Comparison

Alchemy Guide vs Pocket Wiki for Astroneer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Alchemy Guide

This app helps players master potion and poison making in a popular role-playing game. It features an extensive database of ingredients and potion effects, allowing users to find ingredients, track their inventory, and discover the most valuable or specific potions and poisons to create.

Highlights
  • Extensive ingredient and potion effect database
  • Ingredient location information
  • Inventory system
  • Valuable potion and poison recipe finder
  • MagicFilter for specific potion/poison searches
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Ready for PSVR, DLC Included! From the makers of PipClock, the Nuclear Wasteland Survival App, a new amazing app: Alchemy Guide. Master the Art of Potion & Poisons making and become a Mighty Alchemist with the best and most beautiful Skyrim Companion App. Browse the extensive database of ingredients and potion effects, check where you can find specific ingredients, then add your ingredients to the inventory and look for the most valuable potions you can create! Search only potions with specific curative effects or find the most deadly poisons. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK9UMj9Rr08 Alchemy Guide is just the best Skyrim companion! Features: - Fully localized in English, German and Italian - iOS 11 support - All DLC ingredients! (Dragonborn, Hearthfire, Dawnguard) - Extensive database of Ingredients & Potion effects - Direct wiki access for more informations - Inventory system - Show the most valuable recipes you can make with your ingredients or look for potions with specific effects - "MagicFilter" to search for specific potions or poisons (search criteria include: number of ingredients, purity, number of effects, value and up to 3 required effects) - Incredibly beautiful graphic design & animations - Icon badge on the home screen showing the number of potions you can create with your ingredients --Note-- This app is unofficial and is not authorized or created by the creator or publisher of the the mentioned video game. This application complies with US Copyright law guidelines of "fair use". All the aspects of the video game described within this application are trademarked by their respective owners. This application does not copy any portion of the game, nor does it contain screenshots of the game, only original text. If you feel there is a copyright or trademark violation, or that the information within this application does not fall under US Copyright guideline(s) § 107 "fair use", please contact us immediately.

About

Pocket Wiki for Astroneer

This unofficial companion app provides comprehensive information for the game Astroneer. It offers detailed guides, tips, and data on items, mechanics, and planets, all accessible offline. Enhance your gameplay with this all-in-one resource for both new and experienced players.

Highlights
  • Offline access
  • Comprehensive item and resource data
  • Guides, hints, and tips
  • Interconnected object information
  • Global and text search
  • Customizable text and themes
  • Favorites and recent views
Features
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Looking for help or the latest tips for the game Astroneer? This all-in-one solution is exactly what you need: everything for a good game and improving your gaming skills. It will be useful for both novice and experienced players. Doesn't require an internet connection to use, so that any relevant information is always available to you. This app is unofficial. No ads! ● Features: • Achievements • Items • Mechanics • Planets • Player • Resources • Tools • Vehicles • Guides • Hints • Tips • Tricks • Videos • A dark theme • All objects are interrelated • Easy navigation through the app • Global search by object's name • iPad & iPhone supported • Text search • Search for an object by name • The ability to add/remove/sort objects to/from favorites • The ability to customize the size and type of the font, the choice of different color themes viewing the text • The ability to view a list of recently viewed objects • Zoom images or text • Works offline • Items, resources, vehicles and etc. Full info for each item or vehicle: description, images, stats, etc. • Guides, hints, tips, and tricks Tons of useful and nice guides that will be useful for both novice and experienced players. • Optimized 
The app is fully optimized to work on all mobile devices from Apple Inc. • Relationship All objects are interconnected with each other. • Videos Tons of useful and nice videos that will be useful for both novice and experienced players. • Works offline The app does not require an internet connection, meaning you can use it when you want. Any requests, suggestions, and comments, please send via the "Feedback" in the app or email me at support@momotov.com. I will be happy and motivated if you leave a positive review of my work. Thanks! :) ● Note This app is unofficial and not affiliated with the game’s developer, publisher, or distributor. All in-game content, imagery, text, and videos on the application are copyrighted by their respective owners. This reference app is for informational purposes and meant to assist fans of this game with gameplay, and is intended to be used alongside the game. It can contain information obtained from free sources on the internet. If you have a concern or feel there is a direct copyright or trademark violation that does not fall within "fair use" guidelines, please email directly me at legal@momotov.com to discuss this.

Screenshots

Alchemy Guide4 screens
Pocket Wiki for Astroneer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alchemy Guide at 91% against Pocket Wiki for Astroneer's 13%. Alchemy Guide also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and monetization model (free vs paid). Pocket Wiki for Astroneer's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Alchemy Guide costs $1.99 and Pocket Wiki for Astroneer $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alchemy Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Alchemy Guide's written reviews are positive against 13% of Pocket Wiki for Astroneer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alchemy Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Pocket Wiki for Astroneer every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Alchemy Guide versus Pocket Wiki for Astroneer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlchemy GuidePocket Wiki for Astroneer
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.5 (63 ratings) — better2.6 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews — better13.3% of reviews
Number of ratings63 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 49 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB171 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRuben FrosaliDmytro Momotov

Customer experience

Alchemy Guide

All ratings63 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.0%

Pocket Wiki for Astroneer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Alchemy Guide

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ingredients get added randomly to the list
  • App becomes unstable after Dawnguard/Dragonborn DLCs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for DLC ingredients and effects
  • Implement a way to track ingredient quantities
  • Add a search function and quick scrolling
  • Allow removing used ingredients more easily

Pocket Wiki for Astroneer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Alchemy Guide

No in-app purchases

None

Pocket Wiki for Astroneer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alchemy Guide free?
Alchemy Guide costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Wiki for Astroneer free?
Pocket Wiki for Astroneer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alchemy Guide or Pocket Wiki for Astroneer?
Alchemy Guide is rated higher. Alchemy Guide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Pocket Wiki for Astroneer averages 2.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Alchemy Guide or Pocket Wiki for Astroneer have ads?
Neither Alchemy Guide nor Pocket Wiki for Astroneer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alchemy Guide or Pocket Wiki for Astroneer?
Alchemy Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pocket Wiki for Astroneer every 49 months. Most recently, Alchemy Guide was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pocket Wiki for Astroneer on October 29, 2026.

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