# Paltopia vs ArcMate

The clearest difference is monetization model: Paltopia at free with in-app purchases against ArcMate's subscription. Paltopia also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). ArcMate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paltopia sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ArcMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ArcMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paltopia has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Paltopia ships an update every 3 weeks, ArcMate every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paltopia | ArcMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paltopia-pal-tools-and-map/id6476646632/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcmate/id6757205429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 123 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eduardo Miquilena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700676624) | [Ivan Cabezon Orjales](https://appshunter.io/developer/347664743) |

## 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


### ArcMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcmate/id6757205429)

This app provides a comprehensive guide for a popular game, featuring interactive maps, a complete item database, and detailed crafting recipes. It helps players track projects, understand salvage options, and manage keys and doors, all accessible offline.

**Highlights:** Interactive game maps with POI markers, Complete item database with stats and recipes, Detailed crafting and salvage guides, Keys and doors reference, In-game projects tracker, 100% offline functionality, Regular content updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paltopia free?

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

### Is ArcMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paltopia or ArcMate?

ArcMate is rated higher. Paltopia averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ArcMate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Paltopia or ArcMate have ads?

Paltopia shows ads; ArcMate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paltopia or ArcMate?

Paltopia ships an update every 3 weeks, and ArcMate every 6 days. Most recently, Paltopia was updated on October 18, 2026 and ArcMate on October 11, 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.*