# DV Guide vs InkcasteR

DV Guide and InkcasteR both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DV Guide's written reviews are positive against 58% of InkcasteR's. DV Guide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). InkcasteR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (236 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InkcasteR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DV Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DV Guide against 4.7 for InkcasteR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InkcasteR has 236 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of DV Guide's written reviews are positive against 58% of InkcasteR's.

DV Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, InkcasteR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DV Guide | InkcasteR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dv-guide/id6446436161/reviews)** | [4.7 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkcaster/id6450009388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **236** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wesley de Groot](https://appshunter.io/developer/602359900) | [Vadym Pavlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137593885) |

## What reviewers say

### DV Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dv-guide/id6446436161)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for exploring a magical valley. It offers detailed information on activities like gardening, cooking, and fishing, as well as character quests and storyline progression. Find all necessary details about items, recipes, and more to enhance your in-game experience.

**Highlights:** Activity information (Gardening, Cooking, Fishing, Mining, Digging), Character levels and quests, Storyline quest details, Comprehensive item list (Vegetables, Recipes), Detailed item information (energy, price, location), User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### InkcasteR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkcaster/id6450009388)

Build and manage your Disney Lorcana TCG decks with a comprehensive card database, deck-building tools, and strategy guides. Track your collection, discover popular deck lists, and refine your gameplay.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive card database, Deck building tools, Popular deck lists, Card collection tracker, Wishlist functionality, Card filtering and search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Small Tip | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Nice Tip | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Insane Tip | $5.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Insane Tip | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Top-notch UI, visually appealing and intuitive
- 📚 Extensive resources and community tools (news feed, decks, game counter, card library)
- 📖 Encyclopedic individual card information
- 👍 App works well generally
- 🚀 Quick access, better than web pages

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot log in to starter decks past into the Inklands
- ❌ Decks feature unusable with "Domain" error
- 📰 Limited news sources
- 📉 No longer updates with new sets (Set 6)
- ❌ Cannot view community decks

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in to starter decks past into the Inklands
- "Domain" error blocking decks feature
- App not updated with Set 6 cards
- Cannot view community decks
- Card database missing data

**Requested features**

- Add login for multi-device access
- Flip lore counters for opponent's view
- Import existing collection (Illuminarium)
- Show owned cards in deckbuilder


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DV Guide free?

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

### Is InkcasteR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DV Guide or InkcasteR?

DV Guide is rated higher. DV Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while InkcasteR averages 4.7 from 236 ratings.

### Do DV Guide or InkcasteR have ads?

DV Guide shows ads; InkcasteR does not.

### Which is updated more often, DV Guide or InkcasteR?

DV Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and InkcasteR fortnightly. Most recently, DV Guide was updated on September 23, 2026 and InkcasteR on September 19, 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.*