# CoTW Guide vs Beeps!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beeps! at none against CoTW Guide's 7. Beeps! also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). CoTW Guide's advantage is ratings volume (462 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoTW Guide sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Beeps! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beeps! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoTW Guide has 462 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CoTW Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Beeps! daily. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoTW Guide | Beeps! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (462 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-guide/id1559292182/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beeps/id6762516891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **462** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 675 MB | 43 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) | [Michael Cruz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655463504) |

## 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


### Beeps!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beeps/id6762516891)

Discover unique creatures by scanning any barcode. Each scan generates a creature tied to the scanned item, your location, and the weather. Collect them in your field guide, trade with friends, and explore six distinct tribes.

**Highlights:** Scan any barcode to discover creatures, Creatures tied to scan, location, and weather, Collect creatures in a field guide, Trade and gift creatures with friends, Six unique creature tribes, Privacy-first on-device scanning

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoTW Guide free?

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

### Is Beeps! free?

Beeps! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CoTW Guide or Beeps!?

Beeps! is rated higher. CoTW Guide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 462 ratings, while Beeps! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CoTW Guide or Beeps! have ads?

Neither CoTW Guide nor Beeps! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoTW Guide or Beeps!?

CoTW Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beeps! daily. Most recently, CoTW Guide was updated on September 27, 2026 and Beeps! 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.*