# Craftculator vs MDGuide

The clearest difference is rating: MDGuide at 5.0 against Craftculator's 3.0. MDGuide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Craftculator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.

MDGuide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Craftculator ships an update every 5 days, MDGuide every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Craftculator | MDGuide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftculator/id6499551654/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdguide-minecraft-dungeons/id6794409777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Antonio Feregrino](https://appshunter.io/developer/991463434) | [Max Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/679887852) |

## What reviewers say

### Craftculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftculator/id6499551654)

This app helps Minecraft players calculate the exact materials needed for any craftable item. It simplifies the building process by showing required blocks and quantities, saving time and resources for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Calculate crafting material needs, Determine block quantities, Supports all craftable items, Save time and resources, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MDGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdguide-minecraft-dungeons/id6794409777)

This app helps players plan their Minecraft Dungeons builds by searching for items, enchantments, and levels. It allows users to record their gear, analyze hero loadouts, and discover curated and community builds. It also provides farm routes, rune locations, and game mechanics information, working offline.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive item and build search, Personal gear and loadout tracking, Hero build analysis and scoring, Curated and community build library, Item drop and farm route information, Hidden rune and secret level locator, Offline compendium access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Craftculator free?

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

### Is MDGuide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Craftculator or MDGuide?

MDGuide is rated higher. Craftculator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MDGuide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Craftculator or MDGuide have ads?

Craftculator shows ads; MDGuide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Craftculator or MDGuide?

Craftculator ships an update every 5 days, and MDGuide every 4 days. Most recently, Craftculator was updated on October 20, 2026 and MDGuide on October 6, 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.*