# Database for EFT vs ER Companion

The clearest difference is ads: Database for EFT at none against ER Companion's shown. Database for EFT also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (80% vs 72%). ER Companion's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 235). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Database for EFT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ER Companion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Database for EFT against 4.7 for ER Companion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ER Companion has 2.9K ratings behind it against 235, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Database for EFT's written reviews are positive against 72% of ER Companion's.

Database for EFT ships an update weekly, ER Companion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Database for EFT | ER Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-for-eft/id1557116752/reviews) | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/er-companion/id1612963915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 235 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dao Cuong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474510910) | [Sebastian Kruse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199925370) |

## What reviewers say

### Database for EFT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-for-eft/id1557116752)

An unofficial fan-made companion app for a popular survival game. It provides a comprehensive database of in-game items, tools for optimizing gear and weapons, and helpful tracking features for quests and in-game events.

**Highlights:** Flea Market data, Preset and Gun Builder, Quest Tracker with sync, Interactive Map & Bosses, Ballistics and Armor analysis, Barter and Craft Profit Calculators, Trader Restock Notifications

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads - 3 Months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove Ads - 1 Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Donate $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donate $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful app with many features
- 👍 Helpful for tracking quests and hideout
- 🗺️ Interactive maps and quest guides
- 💰 Accurate flea market price tracking
- 🔍 Comprehensive item and ballistics information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 💸 Subscription model for ad removal
- 📚 Lack of language support (non-English)
- 🤔 Cluttered UI and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Flea market data not always up-to-date
- Kappa quest information inaccurate
- Shoreline stash locations not showing on map
- Quests marked as incomplete after app restart

**Requested features**

- Damage calculator for different armor and characters
- Gun builder and customization tool
- Kappa quest completion guide
- Offline mode for maps and information
- Customizable color themes and layouts


### ER Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/er-companion/id1612963915)

An unofficial offline map and guide for Elden Ring, detailing the locations of enemies, dungeons, items, and more. Track collectibles with a checklist and filter map icons for easy navigation. An in-app purchase unlocks advanced build planning and stat calculation features.

**Highlights:** Offline Elden Ring map, Location tracking for enemies, dungeons, and items, Detailed item descriptions, Collectible checklist, Map icon filtering, iCloud data sync, Build planning and stat calculator (IAP)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fully unlock all our apps | $2.49 | per month |
| Fully unlock all our apps | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Fully unlock all our apps | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Fully unlock all our apps | $14.99 | per year |
| Gear and Build Planner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Items & Recipes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Guides | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all content | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful app
- 👍 Great companion for Elden Ring
- 👍 Useful checklist and map features
- 👍 Detailed information on items and locations
- 👍 Constantly updated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Subscription-based model for full access
- 🔒 Locking features behind paywall
- 🌐 Lack of language support (e.g. French, Spanish, Russian)

**Reported bugs**

- Map icons and text not rendering
- Checklist progress getting reset
- Crashes on startup after updates

**Requested features**

- Add quest tracking
- Improve map filtering and organization
- Provide more detailed descriptions and guides
- Allow renaming of save slots
- Add split-screen support for tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Database for EFT free?

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

### Is ER Companion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Database for EFT or ER Companion?

Database for EFT and ER Companion are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 235 and 2.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Database for EFT or ER Companion have ads?

ER Companion shows ads; Database for EFT does not.

### Which is updated more often, Database for EFT or ER Companion?

Database for EFT ships an update weekly, and ER Companion fortnightly. Most recently, Database for EFT was updated on September 21, 2026 and ER Companion on September 22, 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.*