# The Search for Lost Species vs TMB Reference Guide

The clearest difference is rating: TMB Reference Guide at 5.0 against The Search for Lost Species's 3.9. The Search for Lost Species's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TMB Reference Guide sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Search for Lost Species asks for nothing beyond the download.

TMB Reference Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Search for Lost Species has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Search for Lost Species ships an update every 6 weeks, TMB Reference Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Search for Lost Species | TMB Reference Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-search-for-lost-species/id1664283369/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmb-reference-guide/id6483254489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 380 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Renegade Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560824663) | [Petr Hejkal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020261739) |

## What reviewers say

### The Search for Lost Species

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-search-for-lost-species/id1664283369)

This companion app aids a tabletop board game by randomly generating island inhabitants and locations. Players use the app to survey wildlife, record findings, and deduce the location of lost species through logic and surveys.

**Highlights:** Randomly chooses species locations, Generates island inhabitants, Facilitates wildlife surveys, Records survey findings, Aids in deduction of species location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TMB Reference Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmb-reference-guide/id6483254489)

Access comprehensive reference sheets for the Too Many Bones board game. This app provides all Gearloc and Tyrant reference sheets, including a full list of skills, to enhance your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Gearloc reference sheets, Tyrant reference sheets, Full skill lists, Game strategy aid, Offline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trover | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ghillie | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nugget | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gasket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dart | $1.99 | one-time |
| Riffle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lab Rats | $1.99 | one-time |
| Splice & Dice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Undertow | $6.99 | one-time |
| All-in | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Search for Lost Species free?

The Search for Lost Species is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TMB Reference Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Search for Lost Species or TMB Reference Guide?

TMB Reference Guide is rated higher. The Search for Lost Species averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while TMB Reference Guide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Search for Lost Species or TMB Reference Guide have ads?

Neither The Search for Lost Species nor TMB Reference Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Search for Lost Species or TMB Reference Guide?

The Search for Lost Species ships an update every 6 weeks, and TMB Reference Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Search for Lost Species was updated on November 3, 2026 and TMB Reference Guide on November 4, 2026.

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