# RoR2 Handbook vs Paltopia

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RoR2 Handbook at none against Paltopia's 2. RoR2 Handbook also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Paltopia's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 220). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paltopia sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RoR2 Handbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RoR2 Handbook against 4.8 for Paltopia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paltopia has 1.4K ratings behind it against 220, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of RoR2 Handbook's written reviews are positive against 69% of Paltopia's.

RoR2 Handbook ships an update every 5 days, Paltopia every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RoR2 Handbook | Paltopia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ror2-handbook/id1528143765/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paltopia-pal-tools-and-map/id6476646632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 220 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 69.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528143767) | [Eduardo Miquilena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700676624) |

## 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


### Paltopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paltopia-pal-tools-and-map/id6476646632)

This fan-made guide provides comprehensive information for your PalWorld adventure. Discover detailed Pal stats, breeding combinations, and base-building insights. Organize your collection, create teams, and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive Pal information, Breeding guide and helper, Filter and search Pals, Customizable lists, Team creation and analysis, Backup and sync functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paltopia+ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paltopia++ | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful app for Palworld
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤩 Great features like map and breeding guide
- 👍 Smooth and enjoyable experience
- 🙌 Developers are responsive to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches reported
- ⚠️ Needs to be updated for new game content
- 🚧 Map could be more detailed

**Reported bugs**

- Find location feature not working properly
- App became unusable after recent update
- Backup and save options have spelling error

**Requested features**

- Add AI assistant to answer specific questions
- Include pal weakness/strength information
- Ability to track caught pals and variants
- Add home screen widget for news and updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RoR2 Handbook free?

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

### Is Paltopia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RoR2 Handbook or Paltopia?

Paltopia is rated higher. RoR2 Handbook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Paltopia averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do RoR2 Handbook or Paltopia have ads?

Both RoR2 Handbook and Paltopia show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RoR2 Handbook or Paltopia?

RoR2 Handbook ships an update every 5 days, and Paltopia every 3 weeks. Most recently, RoR2 Handbook was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paltopia on October 24, 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.*