# Crafting Recipes. vs DLV Guide

The clearest difference is rating: DLV Guide at 4.8 against Crafting Recipes.'s 4.3. DLV Guide also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 35) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Crafting Recipes.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DLV Guide sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Crafting Recipes. asks for nothing beyond the download.

DLV Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DLV Guide has 1.4K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Crafting Recipes.'s written reviews are positive against 70% of DLV Guide's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Crafting Recipes. ships an update every 2 months, DLV Guide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crafting Recipes. | DLV Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafting-recipes/id523705392/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dlv-guide/id6470280261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppsbyMe](https://appshunter.io/developer/521096935) | [Hydrate Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709792038) |

## What reviewers say

### Crafting Recipes.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafting-recipes/id523705392)

This app provides a comprehensive guide to crafting items within Minecraft. Easily find recipes for tools, armor, weapons, food, and more without leaving the game. It includes items up to version 1.7.4 and offers a search function and favorites list.

**Highlights:** View all crafting items, Tools, armor, weapons, food recipes, Mechanical, dyes, fireworks, potions, Add to favorites, Includes 1.7.4 items, Search bar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate and find recipes
- 👍 Useful offline reference guide
- 👍 Clean, simple user interface
- 👍 Minimal ads compared to competitors
- 👍 Helpful for new players

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Severely outdated - hasn't been updated in years
- ⚠️ Missing recipes from recent Minecraft versions
- ⚠️ Contains incorrect or false recipe information
- ⚠️ Incomplete recipe database
- ⚠️ Display scaling issues on newer devices (iPhone X)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup for some users
- App gets stuck in 'waiting' state after updates
- Display appears tiny on iPhone X
- Videos overlap and obstruct recipe information
- Incorrect recipe information (e.g., smooth stone slab, anvil recipe)

**Requested features**

- Update to support Minecraft 1.16, 1.17, and newer versions
- Add enchanting guide section
- Add enemy/mob information category
- Improve search to find items across all categories
- Add horse armor and beacon recipes


### DLV Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dlv-guide/id6470280261)

This app serves as a comprehensive companion for an immersive game, offering detailed walkthroughs, character profiles, and a complete compendium of crafting and cooking recipes. It helps players track daily challenges, live critters, and favorite items, providing tips and tricks for an enhanced gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Detailed walkthroughs for missions and quests, In-depth character profiles, Crafting and cooking recipe compendium, Daily challenge and critter tracker, Live critter tracking, Favorite item tracking, Tips and tricks

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Catalog | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Goofy Store | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Favourites | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| My Garden - Unlimited Planting | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dreamlight Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Fantastic app, great organization
- 🤩 Beautiful and functional UI
- 🔍 Extremely helpful guide
- 🧭 Keeps me on track and organized
- 🥰 Wonderful resource, worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Missing item images/photos
- 🔍 Lacks character quest tracking
- 🐛 Issues with character level display
- 🐛 Glitches with app functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing/not opening after recent updates
- Incorrect/outdated information on star paths
- Inconsistent data entry and duplicates

**Requested features**

- Add character quest tracking
- Implement item/clothing/furniture images
- Add ability to sort by in-game categories
- Integrate with player account for auto-tracking
- Provide iPad-optimized version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crafting Recipes. free?

Crafting Recipes. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DLV Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crafting Recipes. or DLV Guide?

DLV Guide is rated higher. Crafting Recipes. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while DLV Guide averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Crafting Recipes. or DLV Guide have ads?

DLV Guide shows ads; Crafting Recipes. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crafting Recipes. or DLV Guide?

Crafting Recipes. ships an update every 2 months, and DLV Guide fortnightly. Most recently, Crafting Recipes. was updated on June 29, 2026 and DLV Guide on September 27, 2026.

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