# AC Helper vs DLVGuide for Dreamlight

The clearest difference is rating: AC Helper at 4.6 against DLVGuide for Dreamlight's 3.9. AC Helper also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (81% vs 63%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AC Helper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and DLVGuide for Dreamlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AC Helper holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AC Helper has 392 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of AC Helper's written reviews are positive against 63% of DLVGuide for Dreamlight's.

AC Helper ships an update every 2 days, DLVGuide for Dreamlight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AC Helper | DLVGuide for Dreamlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-helper/id1508764244/reviews)** | [3.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dlvguide-for-dreamlight/id1662005765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Ricouard](https://appshunter.io/developer/372456982) | [Luis Miranda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661686944) |

## What reviewers say

### AC Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-helper/id1508764244)

This app helps players track their progress in a popular life simulation game. It provides comprehensive information on in-game collectibles, a turnip price prediction system, and a detailed catalog of items. Users can manage their collections, favorite villagers, and plan their island designs.

**Highlights:** Turnip price predictions, Collectible tracking (bugs, fish, fossils), Full furniture and clothing catalog, Villager information and favorites, Daily event dashboard, K.K. Slider music player, Custom item lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AC Helper+ Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| AC Helper+ Yearly | $14.49 | per year |
| AC Helper+ Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful app
- 👍 Great organization
- 🚀 Lots of features
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Data not saving properly
- 🐛 Certain pages/features not working
- 🐛 Outdated information
- 🐛 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Critterpedia pages not loading
- Villager page crashes
- Catalog not updating correctly
- iCloud sync not working
- Turnip price editing issues

**Requested features**

- Add new villagers and items
- Allow time/date changes
- Improve Dodo code/Dream code features
- Add flower/hybrid tracking
- Sync with external websites/services


### DLVGuide for Dreamlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dlvguide-for-dreamlight/id1662005765)

This fan-made guide helps players organize their tasks and track in-game items in Dreamlight Valley. It provides details on characters, collectibles, crafting, and resource locations to enhance gameplay.

**Highlights:** Track daily character discussions, Manage character favorite items, Catalog game collectibles, Information on critters, meals, and ingredients, Details on gems, flowers, fish, and crafting materials, Locate resources and crafting recipes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AC Helper free?

AC Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DLVGuide for Dreamlight free?

DLVGuide for Dreamlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AC Helper or DLVGuide for Dreamlight?

AC Helper is rated higher. AC Helper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while DLVGuide for Dreamlight averages 3.9 from 35 ratings.

### Do AC Helper or DLVGuide for Dreamlight have ads?

Neither AC Helper nor DLVGuide for Dreamlight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AC Helper or DLVGuide for Dreamlight?

AC Helper ships an update every 2 days, and DLVGuide for Dreamlight every 2 months. Most recently, AC Helper was updated on October 15, 2026 and DLVGuide for Dreamlight on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*