# DV Guide vs Maker Valley

DV Guide and Maker Valley both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DV Guide's written reviews are positive against 64% of Maker Valley's. DV Guide also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). Maker Valley's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DV Guide against 4.8 for Maker Valley. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maker Valley has 1.4K 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 64% of Maker Valley's.

DV Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Maker Valley weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DV Guide | Maker Valley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dv-guide/id6446436161/reviews) | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-valley/id6738954961/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 45 MB | 884 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wesley de Groot](https://appshunter.io/developer/602359900) | [First Flame Studio Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896745503) |

## 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


### Maker Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-valley/id6738954961)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Design and expand a cozy village for celestial animals. Customize your avatar and villagers, craft decorations, and fulfill requests to create a thriving community. Engage in mini-games and match-3 puzzles for bonus rewards.

**Highlights:** Village customization and expansion, Avatar and villager customization, Crafting decorations and items, Fulfilling villager requests, Collecting celestial animals, Match-3 puzzle mini-games, Cooperative play with friends

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love this game
- 🎨 Cute and cozy graphics
- 🎮 Smooth gameplay
- 🎯 Reminds me of Animal Crossing
- 🔍 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Lack of cross-save between devices
- 🌳 Trees getting in the way of building
- 💰 Coin grinding to progress
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing at crafting station
- Unable to progress past level 5
- Loss of progress and save data after crashes

**Requested features**

- Add more villagers and animal characters
- Increase level cap beyond 15
- Allow moving of buildings for more customization
- Implement controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DV Guide free?

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

### Is Maker Valley free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DV Guide or Maker Valley?

DV Guide and Maker Valley are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1.4K ratings respectively.

### Do DV Guide or Maker Valley have ads?

Both DV Guide and Maker Valley show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DV Guide or Maker Valley?

DV Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Maker Valley weekly. Most recently, DV Guide was updated on October 10, 2026 and Maker Valley on October 16, 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.*