# CoTW Guide vs Ark IDs

The clearest difference is ads: CoTW Guide at none against Ark IDs's shown. CoTW Guide also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Ark IDs's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (95% vs 83%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoTW Guide sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Ark IDs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ark IDs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 462 and 277 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of CoTW Guide's written reviews are positive against 95% of Ark IDs's.

CoTW Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Ark IDs every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoTW Guide | Ark IDs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (462 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-guide/id1559292182/reviews) | **[4.8 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-ids-admin-commands-and-ids/id6443435836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **462** | 277 |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 675 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cristiano Gimenes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559292184) | [DANTOO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645891042) |

## 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


### Ark IDs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-ids-admin-commands-and-ids/id6443435836)

Access a comprehensive database of Ark: Survival Evolved admin commands, spawn codes, and item IDs. Easily find and generate commands for spawning creatures, items, and applying colors. This app simplifies in-game administration and item management for players.

**Highlights:** Admin command database with generators, Item ID and GFI code list, Creature and dino ID spawning, Color ID list for dinos, DLC and category filters, Spawn command parameter customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ark IDs Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Ark IDs Premium (Xmas 2023) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ark IDs Premium | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Comprehensive information in one place
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Convenient command lookup and copy-paste
- 🤖 Helpful for managing servers and single-player
- 🎨 Useful for spawning and customizing creatures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and issues with functionality
- 💰 Complaints about ads interrupting the experience
- 📱 Not optimized for mobile devices/platforms
- 🕰️ Lags behind updates to the game

**Reported bugs**

- Creature IDs not working as expected
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with newer game versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for Ark Ascended and mod content
- More accurate and up-to-date information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoTW Guide free?

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

### Is Ark IDs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CoTW Guide or Ark IDs?

Ark IDs is rated higher. CoTW Guide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 462 ratings, while Ark IDs averages 4.8 from 277 ratings.

### Do CoTW Guide or Ark IDs have ads?

Ark IDs shows ads; CoTW Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, CoTW Guide or Ark IDs?

CoTW Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ark IDs every 6 weeks. Most recently, CoTW Guide was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ark IDs on September 20, 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.*