# Paltopia vs SF Journal

The clearest difference is ads: SF Journal at none against Paltopia's shown. SF Journal also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Paltopia's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 12) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paltopia sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SF Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Paltopia against 4.8 for SF Journal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paltopia has 1.2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Paltopia's written reviews are positive against 67% of SF Journal's.

Paltopia ships an update every 3 weeks, SF Journal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paltopia | SF Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paltopia-pal-tools-and-map/id6476646632/reviews) | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-journal/id6753732321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eduardo Miquilena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700676624) | [Jeffrey Bemelmans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836784862) |

## What reviewers say

### Paltopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paltopia-pal-tools-and-map/id6476646632)

This fan-made guide provides comprehensive information for your PalWorld adventure. Discover detailed Pal stats, breeding combinations, and base-building insights. Organize your collection, create teams, and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive Pal information, Breeding guide and helper, Filter and search Pals, Customizable lists, Team creation and analysis, Backup and sync functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paltopia+ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paltopia++ | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful app for Palworld
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤩 Great features like map and breeding guide
- 👍 Smooth and enjoyable experience
- 🙌 Developers are responsive to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches reported
- ⚠️ Needs to be updated for new game content
- 🚧 Map could be more detailed

**Reported bugs**

- Find location feature not working properly
- App became unusable after recent update
- Backup and save options have spelling error

**Requested features**

- Add AI assistant to answer specific questions
- Include pal weakness/strength information
- Ability to track caught pals and variants
- Add home screen widget for news and updates


### SF Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-journal/id6753732321)

This app serves as an unofficial companion for a popular space exploration game. It offers a centralized hub for managing exploration progress, tracking missions, and accessing lore. The interface is designed for long gaming sessions, providing essential game context without needing to switch away from the game.

**Highlights:** Star system exploration with planet details, Galaxy map for organized exploration, Resource and crafting material lookup, Character skill and progression planning, Mission and quest tracking, Lore recap timeline

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starfield Journal | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paltopia free?

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

### Is SF Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paltopia or SF Journal?

Paltopia and SF Journal are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.2K and 12 ratings respectively.

### Do Paltopia or SF Journal have ads?

Paltopia shows ads; SF Journal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paltopia or SF Journal?

Paltopia ships an update every 3 weeks, and SF Journal every 2 days. Most recently, Paltopia was updated on October 15, 2026 and SF Journal on October 2, 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.*