Comparison

Puzzle Sidekick vs Database for Stardew Valley

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

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About

Puzzle Sidekick

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools, reference materials, and links for puzzle enthusiasts. It includes various decoders, timers, and extensive lists of codes, ciphers, and common data for solving complex puzzles and games.

Highlights
  • Codebreaking tools (ROT-N, Vigenere, Substitution)
  • Character encoding references (Morse, Semaphore, Braille)
  • Word pattern matching dictionary
  • Countdown timer prediction
  • Color mixer and password generator
  • Extensive reference lists (constants, periodic table, zodiac)
Features
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Puzzle Sidekick is a set of tools, reference material, and links for anyone who plays The Game, solves puzzle hunts, plays Alternate Reality Games, participates in transmedia storytelling, or solves puzzle trails. The tools range from decoder-ring style codebreaking to countdown timer prediction. The reference material includes word frequency, morse code, semaphore, and more. *NOTE* This application is for iOS 7 only. If you are stuck on an earlier version of iOS, you can still use the “ARG Tools” app. Included in this package are: • Dictionary:   ◦ Search for words matching patterns (e.g. all possible crossword answers) • Encoding/Decoding:   ◦ ROT-N (from 1 to 26, including ROT-13)   ◦ BASE64   ◦ Vigenere / Beaufort   ◦ Transposition   ◦ Substitution • Character Encodings   ◦ Baudot Code   ◦ Braille   ◦ Fingerspelling   ◦ Letters to numbers (1..26) and ASCII   ◦ Nautical Flags   ◦ Moon Alphabet   ◦ Morse Code (two representations)   ◦ Myst D'ni Glyphs   ◦ Phonetic alphabet   ◦ Pigpen Cipher (two representations)   ◦ Roman Numerals   ◦ Semaphore (two representations) • Tools and Reference   ◦ Telephone digits to letters (2=ABC, 3=DEF, etc.), optionally constrained by dictionary words. 228 becomes ACT, BAT, and CAT   ◦ A red/green/blue color mixer with hex and decimal values   ◦ A list of common English words, letters, letter pairs   ◦ Billiard ball colors   ◦ Books of the Bible   ◦ Countdown timer prediction   ◦ Dart board scoring   ◦ Dewey Decimal System   ◦ ISO Country Codes   ◦ Mathematical Constants, Prime Numbers   ◦ Music Notes and their Frequencies   ◦ Password Generator   ◦ Periodic Table   ◦ Planets   ◦ Resistor Color Codes   ◦ Ring Sizes   ◦ Zodiac, Chinese Zodiac   ◦ Quick access to Google, Wikipedia, Sudoku Step-Solving, Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences The design goals of this application include: • Easy to use in the field • Small enough to be downloadable over the air so you can quickly obtain it without WiFi access • Free-as-in-beer!

About

Database for Stardew Valley

This comprehensive companion app provides essential game information, tips, and guides for players. It offers detailed data on items, recipes, quests, and more, all accessible offline. Enhance your gameplay experience with customizable features and easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive game guides and tips
  • Detailed item and recipe information
  • Quest and achievement tracking
  • Offline access to essential data
  • Customizable display options
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Interconnected object navigation
Features
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Looking for help or the latest tips for Stardew Valley? This all-in-one solution is exactly what you need to enhance your gameplay and improve your skills. It caters to both novice and experienced players and, once downloaded, does not require an internet connection for daily use—ensuring that essential information is always at your fingertips. Languages: The database is available in the following languages: • Chinese (中文) • English • French (Français) • German (Deutsch) • Hungarian (Magyar) • Italian (Italiano) • Japanese (日本語) • Korean (한국어) • Portuguese (Português) • Russian (Русский) • Spanish (Español) • Turkish (Türkçe) Features: • Achievements • Crafting • Drops • Environment details • Guides • Hints • In-game news • Items • Quests • Recipes • Tips • Tricks • Videos Additional Benefits: • Ability to add or remove objects from favorites • Ability to sort objects by category, name, or type • Customizable font size, style, and color themes for a personalized reading experience • Dark theme for comfortable viewing • Easy navigation throughout the app • Interconnected objects: navigate from a recipe directly to its ingredients and explore related items seamlessly • List of recently viewed objects for quick reference • Optimized for both iPad and iPhone • Powerful text search and object name search functionality • Works offline once the database is downloaded (internet connection required only for heavy files like videos or animated GIFs) • Zoom functionality for images and text Content Overview: • Comprehensive guides, hints, tips, and tricks to support both beginners and experienced players • Detailed information on items and recipes, including images, ingredients, and stats • Latest news and engaging videos about Stardew Valley Performance: The app is fully optimized for all Apple mobile devices. With the database downloaded, you can access all essential game information even in offline scenarios such as when you’re on the subway. Feedback: For any requests, suggestions, or comments, please use the "Feedback" option within the app or email me at kateryna.momotova@yahoo.com. Your positive reviews are highly appreciated, and if you would like to help with translations, please get in touch via email. License: Content is available under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0) unless otherwise noted. Note: This app is unofficial and is not affiliated with the game’s developer, publisher, or distributor. All in-game content, imagery, text, and videos are the property of their respective owners. This reference app is designed solely for informational purposes to assist fans alongside playing the game. It may include information sourced from freely available online resources. If you have any concerns or believe there is a copyright or trademark issue that falls outside of "fair use," please contact me directly at kateryna.momotova@yahoo.com. Subscription Details: Your payment will be charged to your iTunes account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the period’s end. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Terms--Conditions-02-13. Terms & Conditions: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-02-13-6.

Screenshots

Puzzle Sidekick4 screens
Database for Stardew Valley4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puzzle Sidekick at none against Database for Stardew Valley's 12. Puzzle Sidekick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Database for Stardew Valley's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 116). On price, rating 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. Database for Stardew Valley sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Puzzle Sidekick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Puzzle Sidekick against 4.8 for Database for Stardew Valley. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Database for Stardew Valley has 4K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Puzzle Sidekick's written reviews are positive against 69% of Database for Stardew Valley's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Sidekick ships an update every 20 months, Database for Stardew Valley every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Puzzle Sidekick versus Database for Stardew Valley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle SidekickDatabase for Stardew Valley
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (116 ratings) — better4.8 (4K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better69.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1164K — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB161 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNetninja.comKateryna Momotova

Customer experience

Puzzle Sidekick

All ratings109 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Database for Stardew Valley

All ratings4,001 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative24.9%

Bugs and requests

Puzzle Sidekick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Database for Stardew Valley

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Search function not working
  • Crashing on opening pages
  • Downloading/updating issues
  • Incompatibility with newer game versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Checklist/progress tracking
  • Villager schedules/gifts
  • Monster/mine information
  • Community center/bundle tracking
  • Heart event tracking
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  • Stardew Valley Expanded mod support

In-app purchases

None

Puzzle Sidekick

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Database for Stardew Valley

Subscriptions1
  • Tip jar subscription$0.991 Month
One-time9
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$4.99
  • Small tip$6.99
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  • Large tip$9.99
  • Medium tip$9.99
  • Large tip$14.99
  • Generous tip$14.99
  • Generous tip$24.99
  • Enormous tip$49.99

Questions

Is Puzzle Sidekick free?
Puzzle Sidekick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Database for Stardew Valley free?
Database for Stardew Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puzzle Sidekick or Database for Stardew Valley?
Puzzle Sidekick is rated higher. Puzzle Sidekick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Database for Stardew Valley averages 4.8 from 4K ratings.
Do Puzzle Sidekick or Database for Stardew Valley have ads?
Database for Stardew Valley shows ads; Puzzle Sidekick does not.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Sidekick or Database for Stardew Valley?
Puzzle Sidekick ships an update every 20 months, and Database for Stardew Valley every 2 months. Most recently, Puzzle Sidekick was updated on October 21, 2026 and Database for Stardew Valley on October 24, 2026.

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