RaiderBuddy

RaiderBuddy is an ARC Raiders companion for players who want event information, maps, progression aids, and build planning in one toolkit. Its appeal is a useful free core that needs no account; the main compromise is that it has no mobile app.

Overview

The app brings together reference and planning tools for a single game, from live event conditions to quest and blueprint tracking. That focus gives ARC Raiders players a coherent set of utilities, but makes it a poor fit for anyone looking for a general gaming guide or support for other titles. Signing in lets progress follow users across devices, while the core tools remain usable without an account.

RaiderBuddy describes itself as a fan project unaffiliated with Embark Studios or ARC Raiders. Its privacy policy says most local data is encrypted; Supabase cloud data uses encryption at rest and in transit, with row-level security. Web and desktop analytics activate only after consent, and the Chrome extension does not collect analytics or track browsing activity.

Key features

Events and maps

Event timers show live map conditions across five server regions and what starts next. This is useful for players planning around timed activity, rather than consulting a static reference. Interactive maps include loot, ARC enemies, resources, locked rooms, quest locations, and user-created markers, covering both exploration and route planning.

Progress and loadouts

Weekly trial objectives, quest tracking, a needed-items cheat sheet, and a blueprint tracker help players keep several kinds of progression in view. Loadout tools let users plan and share skill builds, check weapon stats, and create shareable weapon tier lists. Together, these features make RaiderBuddy more than a map reference; players who only need one of these tools may find its game-specific breadth unnecessary.

Windows overlay

The free Windows overlay displays event timers, trials, and the user's list over the game. It keeps those references close during play, though its limited set of displayed tools means it does not replace the broader web toolkit.

Privacy and account options

Every tool works without an account, while signing in enables cross-device progress. The privacy policy names Discord and Google sign-in, Embark account linking through the Chrome extension, Supabase, Stripe, Vercel, Google Analytics, and NitroPay. That gives prospective users a clear picture of the services involved; the policy's consent-based analytics approach is especially relevant to users who prefer not to be tracked by default.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and includes the core tools without requiring an account. It is the sensible choice for players who want maps, timers, and progression tools without cross-device syncing or Premium conveniences.

Premium Yearly costs €2.99 a year, billed yearly, with a stated 40% saving and a 7-day free trial. Premium Monthly costs €4.99 a month, billed monthly, also with a 7-day free trial. Both paid plans offer the same Premium features: an ad-free experience, event notifications, saved builds, private map markers, blueprint and progress sync, trial spawn locations, and priority support. Premium supports up to five saved skill builds and 50 custom map markers. Yearly is the lower-cost fit for committed players; monthly avoids a yearly commitment but costs more over a full year. Payment methods include PayPal, Klarna, Amazon Pay, and major credit and debit cards through Stripe.

Platforms

RaiderBuddy runs on the web, Windows, and as an extension. There are no mobile apps, so players who want these tools on Android or iOS should choose a mobile-capable alternative.

Who it's for

RaiderBuddy suits ARC Raiders players who want timed event information, map references, progression tracking, and loadout planning together, especially those who value free access without signing up. Premium is aimed at players who want notifications, saved builds, private markers, or progress synced across devices. It is not the right choice for mobile-first players or anyone seeking tools for multiple games.

Pros and cons

Pros: Core tools work free and without an account, so players can use the toolkit without committing to a subscription or registration.

Pros: Timers span five server regions, while maps combine exploration points and user-created markers in one reference.

Pros: The Windows overlay brings timers, trials, and the user's list over the game.

Pros: Premium adds syncing and notifications, with stated caps of five builds and 50 custom markers.

Cons: No mobile apps limits its usefulness for players who want a phone-based companion.

Cons: Its tools are specific to ARC Raiders, so it does not serve players seeking broader game coverage.

Alternatives

For a wider selection of game-reference tools, browse Video Game Guide Platforms.

Gamepressure Guides is a better fit for readers who want a broad game-guide service across web, desktop, and mobile, with a free online service.

Icy Veins suits players looking for a free, ad-supported guide app on web and desktop, with a paid option at $3.99 a year billed $3.99 per month and auto-renewing every 12 months.

Gamer Guides Interactive Maps is worth considering when map access across iOS and web matters most; its free plan allows 50 markers per map and includes guides, maps, databases, bookmarks, and discussion.

Kronos is another freemium game companion for Android, iOS, and web.

GameGuide AI is a free app option for Android and iOS, with in-app purchases available.

MapGenie is an alternative for readers who want a freemium service on Android, iOS, or web.

MetaForge is another freemium option available on Android, iOS, and web.

Piggyback Official Interactive Maps is a web-based alternative with a free plan that allows up to five custom notes and 100 marked locations.

Verdict

Choose RaiderBuddy if you play ARC Raiders and want event timers, interactive maps, progression tracking, and build tools in one free toolkit that works without an account. Premium makes sense when cross-device syncing, notifications, or saved builds matter. Look elsewhere if you need a mobile app or a companion that covers more than one game.