# Pal Guide vs MHWilds Guide

The clearest difference is rating: MHWilds Guide at 4.8 against Pal Guide's 4.3. Pal Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (180 vs 47). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pal Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MHWilds Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MHWilds Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 180 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Pal Guide's written reviews are positive against 48% of MHWilds Guide's.

Pal Guide ships an update every 2 days, MHWilds Guide every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pal Guide | MHWilds Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-guide-map-tips-and-more/id6476694349/reviews) | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mhwilds-guide/id6743055526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **48.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malau Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582423354) | [Lung Kin Cheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490814634) |

## What reviewers say

### Pal Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-guide-map-tips-and-more/id6476694349)

Enhance your Palworld adventures with a comprehensive guide. Access a Pal encyclopedia, interactive world map, item details, and strategic tips. Plan breeding with a dedicated calculator and stay updated with the latest game information.

**Highlights:** Pal Encyclopedia, Interactive World Map, Item Guide, Tips and Strategies, Breeding Calculator, Constant Updates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful companion app
- 🗺️ Helpful map layout
- 💡 Great breeding tips
- ✅ All pals listed
- ✨ Considers non-paying users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription required for use
- 🚫 App doesn't load
- ⚪ Blank screens
- 📉 Outdated information
- 💰 Expensive premium

**Reported bugs**

- App requires subscription for any use
- App is completely blank/white screen
- Nothing loads
- Search bar doesn't work
- Paid subscription but still not working

**Requested features**

- Update with new game content
- Show pal spawn locations
- Add ability to check off pals
- View pal habitats
- More zoom on map


### MHWilds Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mhwilds-guide/id6743055526)

This fan-made companion app provides comprehensive information for players of a popular monster-hunting game. It offers tools to plan character builds, explore monster weaknesses, and manage in-game items. Enhance your gameplay with detailed databases and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Equipment simulator for build customization, Monster encyclopedia with weaknesses and drops, Weapon and armor database with stats, Skill and decoration reference, Talismans and material information, Progress tracking for collected items

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pal Guide free?

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

### Is MHWilds Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pal Guide or MHWilds Guide?

MHWilds Guide is rated higher. Pal Guide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while MHWilds Guide averages 4.8 from 47 ratings.

### Do Pal Guide or MHWilds Guide have ads?

Both Pal Guide and MHWilds Guide show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pal Guide or MHWilds Guide?

Pal Guide ships an update every 2 days, and MHWilds Guide every 9 days. Most recently, Pal Guide was updated on October 24, 2026 and MHWilds Guide on October 24, 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.*