PLU Codes Database vs Gunther's Library for Stardew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PLU Codes Database
This app serves as a reference and learning tool for PLU codes used in grocery stores. It allows users to look up codes by name or number and features quizzes to help memorize them. It's designed for checkout and manager staff.
- Lookup PLU codes by name
- Lookup PLU codes by number
- Code quiz for memorization
- Picture quiz for association
- Database of 1425 codes
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This app is both a reference and a learning tool for those who need know PLU codes for produce. This includes checkout and manager staff at for supermarkets and grocery stores. Totally free!! No in-app purchases. LOOKUP BY NAME - Type the name or partial name of a product and see all the matches. LOOKUP BY CODE - Type the PLU Code and get information on the associated product. CODE QUIZ - Given a picture of a product type in the correct code. PICTURE QUIZ - Given a PLU Code and six pictures of products you must tap the product associated with the code. There are 1425 codes in the database but photographs and quizzes are restricted to the 100 most common.
Gunther's Library for Stardew
This comprehensive companion app helps Stardew Valley players track progress, plan efficiently, and discover all the secrets the valley holds. It features a complete item database, perfection trackers, villager gift preferences, and detailed guides for in-game content. Manage multiple farms and plan your seasons with custom notes and a calendar.
- Complete Item Database
- Perfection & Collection Trackers
- Villager Gift Tastes & Schedules
- Community Center & Joja Guide
- Golden Walnut Checklist
- Custom Notes, To-Do List & Calendar
- Offline & Private
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Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just starting out, this comprehensive Stardew Valley companion app is designed to be your guide to tracking progress, planning efficiently, and helps you unlock every secret the valley has to offer. - Complete Item Database Instant access to details and checklists for everything in the game: Shipped Items, Fish, Artifacts, Minerals, Cooking & Crafting Recipes, Furniture, Buildings, Shops, Clothing, Weapons, Tools, Villagers, Monsters, Pets, and Farm Animals. - Perfection & Collection Trackers Track everything you’ve acquired and see what’s left to reach 100% completion. - Villager Gift Tastes & Schedules Never miss a birthday or a chance to boost friendship—view accurate daily schedules for every character. - Community Center & Joja Guide Bundle checklist and Joja route planning at your fingertips. - Golden Walnut Checklist Hunt down every last Golden Walnut on Ginger Island with ease. - Building & Upgrade Info Plan your farm layout with complete data on all buildings and upgrades. - Forge & Enchantments Guide Master the Volcano Forge with a breakdown of all weapon and tool enchantments. - Achievements List Browse and track every in-game achievement as you complete them. - Skills Tracker Track your skill progress and view unlocks for every level. - Custom Notes, To-Do List & Calendar Plan your seasons with personal notes, a fully editable calendar, and daily to-do lists. - Multiple Farm Support Manage and track progress across all your farms. - Global Search Quickly find any item, villager, or topic in seconds. - Offline & Private Works entirely offline—no internet required and no data is ever collected, stored, or sent anywhere. Your privacy is fully protected. - 100% Free with NO Ads! The only in-app purchases are for tipping the Developer. - Available in 12 languages! English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Magyar, Italiano, 日本語, 한국어, Português, Русский, Türkçe, 中文 Your journey to Perfection just got easier. Download now and make every day in Stardew Valley count with this full-featured guide for SV!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gunther's Library for Stardew at 100% against PLU Codes Database's 38%. Gunther's Library for Stardew also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). PLU Codes Database's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Gunther's Library for Stardew sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PLU Codes Database asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gunther's Library for Stardew holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gunther's Library for Stardew has 377 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of PLU Codes Database's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gunther's Library for Stardew's.
PLU Codes Database ships an update every 9 months, Gunther's Library for Stardew every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PLU Codes Database | Gunther's Library for Stardew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (377 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 99.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 377 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | MmpApps Corp. | Jonathan Hancock |
Customer experience
PLU Codes Database
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In-app purchases
PLU Codes Database
No in-app purchases
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