# CoTW Guide vs Pocket Trucks

CoTW Guide and Pocket Trucks both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of CoTW Guide's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pocket Trucks's. CoTW Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pocket Trucks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoTW Guide sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Trucks sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for CoTW Guide against 4.6 for Pocket Trucks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 462 and 785 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of CoTW Guide's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pocket Trucks's.

CoTW Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Pocket Trucks monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoTW Guide | Pocket Trucks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (462 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-guide/id1559292182/reviews) | [4.6 (785 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-trucks-route-evolution/id6449358061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 462 | **785** |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 675 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cristiano Gimenes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559292184) | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) |

## 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


### Pocket Trucks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-trucks-route-evolution/id6449358061)

Experience the life of a truck driver in this idle simulator. Choose your truck, build routes, and deliver cargo across the country. Tackle unexpected challenges and customize your ride to become the ultimate truck tycoon.

**Highlights:** Choose and customize trucks, Build and manage delivery routes, Earn coins and expand empire, Face unexpected road challenges, Collect and customize drivers, Cute retro pixel art style

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Bux | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recurring bux | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| More bux | $4.99 | one-time |
| Freight Fiesta Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Urban Access Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| More bux | $9.99 | one-time |
| City Passage Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roadway Riches Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| More bux | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| City Explorer Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Trucker's Toolbox Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Trucker's Journey Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Engaging progression
- 🎨 Great graphics and style
- 💡 Potential for expansion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔑 Difficulty obtaining keys
- 💰 Excessive monetization
- 🕰️ Slow job refresh times

**Reported bugs**

- Liquid cargo not unloading properly
- Truck parts not working as intended
- Ads not functioning correctly
- Sync/login issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove/retire trucks
- More truck and cargo type options
- Offline play compatibility
- Improved UI and navigation
- Global map expansion (Canada, Mexico)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoTW Guide free?

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

### Is Pocket Trucks free?

Pocket Trucks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CoTW Guide or Pocket Trucks?

CoTW Guide and Pocket Trucks are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 462 and 785 ratings respectively.

### Do CoTW Guide or Pocket Trucks have ads?

Pocket Trucks shows ads; CoTW Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, CoTW Guide or Pocket Trucks?

CoTW Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pocket Trucks monthly. Most recently, CoTW Guide was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pocket Trucks on September 26, 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.*