# Hyrule Compendium vs Database for Stardew

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hyrule Compendium at 46% against Database for Stardew's 0%. Hyrule Compendium also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (421 vs 4). Database for Stardew's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hyrule Compendium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Database for Stardew sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hyrule Compendium holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyrule Compendium has 421 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Hyrule Compendium's written reviews are positive against 0% of Database for Stardew's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hyrule Compendium | Database for Stardew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyrule-compendium/id1550328012/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-for-stardew-valley/id6636551430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **421** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **45.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) | [Trang Ho Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735934816) |

## What reviewers say

### Hyrule Compendium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyrule-compendium/id1550328012)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for completing your in-game compendium. It helps you discover rare creatures, items, and explore the entire map with detailed location information. A checklist feature allows you to track your progress effectively.

**Highlights:** Creature and item details, Progress checklist, Detailed map with locations, Treasure finding, Unlockable features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very helpful for 100% completion
- 👍 Helps a lot with games
- 👍 Best Zelda compendium ever
- 👍 Useful for learning about monsters
- 👍 Great for registering gear

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to unlock sections
- 💸 Scummy paywall
- 💸 Not free to unlock all
- 💸 Misleading purchase information
- 💸 Inaccurate data for TOTK

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to purchase
- Data copied and pasted, inaccurate
- Numbering is wrong
- Text doesn't fit properly
- Blue moblins don't have 3000 health

**Requested features**

- Add tips section
- Add enter button
- Add TOTK health, defense, durability, damage
- Add Spanish language option
- Make everything free


### Database for Stardew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-for-stardew-valley/id6636551430)

This companion app provides comprehensive information for a popular farming simulation game. Access details on crafting, items, recipes, and guides, with offline functionality for convenience. Stay updated with game news and videos.

**Highlights:** Offline access, Item and recipe details, Crafting information, Game guides and tips, News and videos, Interconnected object navigation, Customizable text and themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Package | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hyrule Compendium free?

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

### Is Database for Stardew free?

Database for Stardew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hyrule Compendium or Database for Stardew?

Hyrule Compendium is rated higher. Hyrule Compendium averages 4.5 out of 5 from 421 ratings, while Database for Stardew averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Hyrule Compendium or Database for Stardew have ads?

Neither Hyrule Compendium nor Database for Stardew shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hyrule Compendium or Database for Stardew?

Hyrule Compendium ships an update fortnightly, and Database for Stardew fortnightly. Most recently, Hyrule Compendium was updated on October 29, 2026 and Database for Stardew 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.*