# iZurvive vs CoTW Guide

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iZurvive | CoTW Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/izurvive-dayz-maps/id585632597/reviews)** | [4.6 (468 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-guide/id1559292182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 468 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 675 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Innovaptor OG](https://appshunter.io/developer/585632600) | [Cristiano Gimenes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559292184) |

## What reviewers say

### iZurvive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/izurvive-dayz-maps/id585632597)

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.

**Highlights:** High-resolution game maps, Loot spawn filtering, Shared team markers, Distance measurement tool, Weapon and attachment wiki, Community finder

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iZurvive+ | $2.49 | per month |
| Alpha Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tactical Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Playstyle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🐛 Issues with map downloads and marker placement
- 🤔 Lack of real-time player tracking or location sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Map downloads not working after recent update
- Marker placement and sharing not functioning properly
- App freezing and lagging after extended use

**Requested features**

- 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

[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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iZurvive free?

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

### Is CoTW Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iZurvive or CoTW Guide?

iZurvive is rated higher. iZurvive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while CoTW Guide averages 4.6 from 468 ratings.

### Do iZurvive or CoTW Guide have ads?

iZurvive shows ads; CoTW Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, iZurvive or CoTW Guide?

iZurvive ships an update monthly, and CoTW Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, iZurvive was updated on November 7, 2026 and CoTW Guide on November 3, 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.*