# CoTW Guide vs Cartographer for Minecraft

The clearest difference is rating: CoTW Guide at 4.6 against Cartographer for Minecraft's 3.9. CoTW Guide also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 53%). Cartographer for Minecraft's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoTW Guide sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Cartographer for Minecraft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CoTW Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 468 and 551 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of CoTW Guide's written reviews are positive against 53% of Cartographer for Minecraft's.

CoTW Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Cartographer for Minecraft monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoTW Guide | Cartographer for Minecraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (468 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-guide/id1559292182/reviews)** | [3.9 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographer-for-minecraft/id1642956379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 468 | **551** |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 675 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cristiano Gimenes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559292184) | [Michele Cantelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1303530062) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cartographer for Minecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographer-for-minecraft/id1642956379)

Easily track and organize important locations within your Minecraft world. Visualize biomes, structures, and custom points of interest on an interactive map. Plan your builds and never lose your favorite spots again.

**Highlights:** Mark and organize custom points of interest, Interactive world map with biomes, Visualize major Minecraft structures, Store all world coordinates in one place, Plan world infrastructures and farms, Supports Java and Bedrock editions (1.19+)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cartographer Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Cartographer Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate biome and structure mapping
- 🚀 Useful for exploring Minecraft worlds
- 💡 Convenient mobile alternative to Chunkbase
- 🎨 Visually appealing user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to locate certain structures
- 🔒 Limited free features, requires subscription
- 🔍 Inaccurate nether fortress and end city locations
- 🔋 App freezes and becomes unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Seed not recognized for some worlds
- Markers disappear after app restart
- Coordinates not matching in-game locations
- Persistent loading circle, app becomes unusable

**Requested features**

- Add search function to find specific structures
- Increase free POI limit and world slots
- Improve accuracy for nether and end structures
- Provide a legend for biome color coding
- Add support for Minecraft Bedrock edition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoTW Guide free?

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

### Is Cartographer for Minecraft free?

Cartographer for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CoTW Guide or Cartographer for Minecraft?

CoTW Guide is rated higher. CoTW Guide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 468 ratings, while Cartographer for Minecraft averages 3.9 from 551 ratings.

### Do CoTW Guide or Cartographer for Minecraft have ads?

Neither CoTW Guide nor Cartographer for Minecraft shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoTW Guide or Cartographer for Minecraft?

CoTW Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cartographer for Minecraft monthly. Most recently, CoTW Guide was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cartographer for Minecraft on November 7, 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.*