Comparison

Elden Ring Armor Optimizer vs DS1 Guide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Elden Ring Armor Optimizer

About

Elden Ring Armor Optimizer

Features

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We all know that Souls style games are really about fashion, but sometimes you've just got to survive. Use the convenient, searchable checklist to track your acquired armor and optimize your build based on your desired dodge roll speed and damage resistance type. Because not all threats are physical, the optimizer works for all non-physical damage affinities as well. Try light rolling. It's fun! If you like your helmet, you can keep it. Using the helmet specific optimizer lets you optimize around any head piece of your choice. Currently the optimizer is English only. Requests for other languages will be considered.

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DS1 Guide

Features

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Guide for upgrade paths and builds for Dark souls

Screenshots

Elden Ring Armor Optimizer4 screens

DS1 Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DS1 Guide at none against Elden Ring Armor Optimizer's 1. DS1 Guide also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Elden Ring Armor Optimizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DS1 Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elden Ring Armor Optimizer ships an update every 4 months, DS1 Guide every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Elden Ring Armor Optimizer versus DS1 Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Elden Ring Armor Optimizer	DS1 Guide
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	18.5	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	9 MB	42 MB
Age rating	12+	4+
Developer	Jason King	MAYA SYLVIA VANTERPOOL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Elden Ring Armor Optimizer

One-time1

Remove Ads$1.99

None

DS1 Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elden Ring Armor Optimizer free?

Elden Ring Armor Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is DS1 Guide free?

DS1 Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Elden Ring Armor Optimizer or DS1 Guide have ads?

Both Elden Ring Armor Optimizer and DS1 Guide show ads.

Which is updated more often, Elden Ring Armor Optimizer or DS1 Guide?

Elden Ring Armor Optimizer ships an update every 4 months, and DS1 Guide every 3 months. Most recently, Elden Ring Armor Optimizer was updated on November 5, 2026 and DS1 Guide on November 5, 2026.