# COTW Companion vs Crew

The clearest difference is review sentiment: COTW Companion at 91% against Crew's 25%. COTW Companion also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Crew's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

COTW Companion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: COTW Companion has 228 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of COTW Companion's written reviews are positive against 25% of Crew's.

COTW Companion ships an update every 5 weeks, Crew every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | COTW Companion | Crew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-companion/id6443782494/reviews)** | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crew-mate/id6745189554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 123 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jan Stehno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649221204) | [Justin Dakich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811197346) |

## What reviewers say

### COTW Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-companion/id6443782494)

This app provides comprehensive information for players of a popular hunting simulation game. It details animals, weapons, reserves, and maps, along with dynamic need zone data. Users can also track their in-game harvests and progress.

**Highlights:** Huntable animal information, Usable weapons and callers, Reserve details, Interactive maps, Dynamic need zones, Harvest saving (Catch book), Harvest tracking (Counters)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive animal information database
- 🎯 Detailed fur type and rarity identification
- 🗺️ Map and reserve location details
- 🔫 Weapon and ammunition compatibility guide
- ⏰ Animal behavior timing (drink, feed, sleep)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow update frequency for new content
- 🗺️ Missing latest map releases
- 🐛 App freezes when viewing certain features
- ❓ Unclear interface icons without labels
- 🔍 Search function not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when viewing animal needs on maps
- Search button malfunction
- App crashes after recent updates
- Reserves not displaying correctly
- Water zones no longer visible on maps

**Requested features**

- 360-degree view of rare fur types
- Night vision mode for rare fur identification
- Visual gallery of all fur variations
- Fishing/angler companion section
- Great One reference guide


### Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crew-mate/id6745189554)

Connect boat owners with captains and crewmates. Post and find jobs, set your rates, and discover the perfect match for your maritime needs.

**Highlights:** Connect boat owners with crew, Post and find active jobs, Set custom rates, Search for crewmates, Find the right fit

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is COTW Companion free?

COTW Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crew free?

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

### Which has better reviews, COTW Companion or Crew?

COTW Companion is rated higher. COTW Companion averages 4.7 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while Crew averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do COTW Companion or Crew have ads?

Crew shows ads; COTW Companion does not.

### Which is updated more often, COTW Companion or Crew?

COTW Companion ships an update every 5 weeks, and Crew every 5 days. Most recently, COTW Companion was updated on October 17, 2026 and Crew on October 5, 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.*