# COTW Animals vs CoTW Guide

The clearest difference is price: CoTW Guide at Free against COTW Animals's $0.99. CoTW Guide also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (462 vs 13). COTW Animals's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

CoTW Guide is free to download; COTW Animals costs $0.99 up front. CoTW Guide sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. COTW Animals asks for nothing beyond the download.

CoTW Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoTW Guide has 462 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of COTW Animals's written reviews are positive against 83% of CoTW Guide's.

## The numbers

| Metric | COTW Animals | CoTW Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-animals/id1555548125/reviews) | **[4.6 (462 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-guide/id1559292182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **462** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 675 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Covolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555548457) | [Cristiano Gimenes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559292184) |

## What reviewers say

### COTW Animals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-animals/id1555548125)

This app helps players of a hunting game find animals on specific maps. It provides details on animal weights, scores, recommended weapons, and optimal hunting times and locations, eliminating the need for paper guides.

**Highlights:** Map-based animal search, Animal weight and score details, Recommended weapon lists, Optimal hunting times, Location information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CoTW Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-guide/id1559292182)

An unofficial, comprehensive guide for theHunter: Call of the Wild. Access detailed information on animals, reserves, weapon stats, and more to enhance your hunting gameplay.

**Highlights:** Animal information, Reserve details, Need times and weight ranges, Medal tracking, Weapon stats, Hunting tips

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Quail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anatomy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Turkey Leg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fur Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Deer Steak | $3.99 | one-time |
| Maps Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| A Wild Feast | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful guide for COTW players
- 🚀 Comprehensive information on animals, fur types, and trophies
- 💡 Useful for beginners and experienced players
- 🔍 Detailed breakdown of animal details and stats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some information is outdated or inaccurate
- ⏱️ Slow to update with new content and map changes
- 🔍 Lacks visual references for fur types and animal appearances
- 🗺️ No in-app maps or location information for animals

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect diamond/gold score thresholds for some animals
- Inconsistent or missing need zone times for certain species
- Crashes or freezes when opening the app on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for new maps and animals
- Include visual references for fur types and animal appearances
- Implement a checklist or tracking system for collected trophies
- Add in-app maps with animal hotspot locations
- Provide gun recommendations and suitability for different animals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is COTW Animals free?

COTW Animals costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CoTW Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, COTW Animals or CoTW Guide?

CoTW Guide is rated higher. COTW Animals averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while CoTW Guide averages 4.6 from 462 ratings.

### Do COTW Animals or CoTW Guide have ads?

Neither COTW Animals nor CoTW Guide shows ads.

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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.*