# RoR2 Handbook vs Tarnished Academy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RoR2 Handbook at 89% against Tarnished Academy's 0%. RoR2 Handbook also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (220 vs 12). Tarnished Academy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RoR2 Handbook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoR2 Handbook has 220 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of RoR2 Handbook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tarnished Academy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RoR2 Handbook | Tarnished Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ror2-handbook/id1528143765/reviews)** | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarnished-academy/id1618858092/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **220** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528143767) | [Arian Mohajer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169639411) |

## What reviewers say

### RoR2 Handbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ror2-handbook/id1528143765)

This comprehensive guide provides all the necessary information for playing Risk of Rain 2. Quickly find stats, challenges, unlocks, and details on items, equipment, survivors, and artifacts with a powerful search function. Supports dark mode and iPad.

**Highlights:** Item information, Equipment details, Survivor stats, Artifact descriptions, Challenge tracking, Powerful search, Dark Mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick access to item information
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful for unlocking items and artifacts
- 🚀 Efficient way to check item details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing updates for new DLC content
- 🐛 Issues with dark mode display
- 💡 Could benefit from additional features (enemy/map info, lore, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when viewing REX information
- Inability to exit larger item description windows

**Requested features**

- Update with Seekers of the Storm DLC content
- Add enemy and map information
- Implement a checklist for challenges/artifacts
- Include lore entries and artwork


### Tarnished Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarnished-academy/id1618858092)

This app lets users showcase their in-game creations and find inspiration from others. Explore a database of builds or simply browse for ideas. Designed by fans for fans, it's a community space for showcasing and discovering in-game content.

**Highlights:** Showcase in-game builds, Search for build inspiration, Browse available builds, Fan-designed interface, Community showcase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RoR2 Handbook free?

RoR2 Handbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tarnished Academy free?

Tarnished Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RoR2 Handbook or Tarnished Academy?

RoR2 Handbook is rated higher. RoR2 Handbook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Tarnished Academy averages 3.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do RoR2 Handbook or Tarnished Academy have ads?

RoR2 Handbook shows ads; Tarnished Academy does not.

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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.*