iZurvive vs CoTW Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iZurvive
Navigate vast game worlds with detailed maps, loot spawns, and landmark information. Coordinate with teammates using shared markers and plan routes with distance measurements. Discover weapon details and find communities to play with.
- High-resolution game maps
- Loot spawn filtering
- Shared team markers
- Distance measurement tool
- Weapon and attachment wiki
- Community finder
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iZurvive provides you with DayZ, Arma 3 and Arma Reforger maps including loot spawns, landmarks and city names. Join a group with your friends and coordinate your gameplay with shared markers and shapes on the map. Always updated with the maps and information of the latest patch. MAPS - The app contains high-resolution maps for Chernarus, Livonia and Sakhal as well as community made maps like Namalsk, Deer Isle, Chiemsee, Rostow, Esseker, Takistan, Banov, Swans Island and Pripyat. Many more maps for Arma 3, Arma Reforger and the original DayZ Mod are also available. Most of the maps are available as satellite or topographic versions. NAVIGATION - Navigate the map via landmarks, town signs and images of buildings. Entered a town but not sure where you are? Search for the city name in the map search. Use the distance measurement to accurately zero your scope or to plan your next route including the travel time. LOOT - Find the gear and food you need by filtering the map for certain loot spawns. Learn more about a specific loot spot with detailed information like images and categories of items which are able to spawn. TEAMWORK - Join a group with your teammates! You can place markers and mark areas on the map which will be instantly synchronized with everyone in your group. Locating and coordinating your team in the huge open world of DayZ and Arma 3 has never been easier. WIKI - All guns & weapons available in the game with detailed information about ammo & attachments and where you can find them. COMMUNITIES - Looking for people to play with? Browse through an extensive list of diverse communities and join one that looks interesting to you. What other DayZ players are saying about iZurvive: “This is the best app ever 4 dayz always updated and innovative” - Run-tmt “This app has been a life saver so many times in game. I just started playing a week ago and idk what I would do without iZurvive.” - Pandamonium502 “This app let me find the boys and finally we are together” - dinocooper “This is a great app for dayz maps and more. It’s a go to anytime I am lost or need a route to plan out. Simply the best! Fully customizable to meet your needs and what you want on your screen.” - Kase da ace For any questions, or if you feel that we should really have a certain feature in the next version, please contact us: support@izurvive.com This app is not affiliated with Bohemia Interactive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CoTW Guide
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.
- Animal information
- Reserve details
- Need times and weight ranges
- Medal tracking
- Weapon stats
- Hunting tips
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CoTW Guide is an unofficial and comprehensive guide for theHunter: Call of the Wild. It provides detailed information about animals, reserves, need times, weight ranges, medals, weapons, and other essential data to improve your hunting experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CoTW Guide at none against iZurvive's shown. iZurvive's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 468). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. iZurvive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and CoTW Guide sells 7 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 — 4.7 for iZurvive against 4.6 for CoTW Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iZurvive has 36K ratings behind it against 468, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of iZurvive's written reviews are positive against 83% of CoTW Guide's.
iZurvive ships an update monthly, CoTW Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iZurvive | CoTW Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (36K ratings) — better | 4.6 (468 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | 82.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36K — better | 468 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 675 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Innovaptor OG | Cristiano Gimenes |
Customer experience
iZurvive
CoTW Guide
User reviews
iZurvive
From 36K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🗺️ Detailed and accurate maps
- 👍 Helpful for navigation and finding loot
- 🤝 Ability to mark locations and share with friends
- 🔍 Useful for new players to learn the game
Room to improve
- 💢 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🐛 Issues with map downloads and marker placement
- 🤔 Lack of real-time player tracking or location sharing
CoTW Guide
From 468 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Bugs and requests
iZurvive
Reported bugs
3 issues- Map downloads not working after recent update
- Marker placement and sharing not functioning properly
- App freezing and lagging after extended use
Requested features
4 requests- Add crafting recipes and item information
- Implement a route planning and distance tracking feature
- Integrate with game accounts for real-time player location
- Improve map update process and reduce pop-ups
CoTW Guide
Reported bugs
3 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
iZurvive
- iZurvive+$2.491 Month
- Alpha Pack$1.99
- Tactical Pack$1.99
- Helicopter Pack$1.99
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- Playstyle Pack$1.99
CoTW Guide
- A Quail$0.99
- Anatomy Pack$1.99
- A Turkey Leg$1.99
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- Fur Pack$2.99
- A Deer Steak$3.99
- Maps Pack$5.99
- A Wild Feast$9.99
Questions
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