The Forest Map Companion

The Forest Map Companion is a map and guide for The Forest and Sons of the Forest, suited to players who want to plan searches and keep track of what they have found. Its strongest case is the combination of detailed maps, progress tools and recipes; players seeking an official game resource should look elsewhere.

Overview

The companion spans two games, with 1,122 markers for The Forest and 1,419 for Sons of the Forest. That breadth makes it useful for more than locating a particular collectible: players can filter the map, record their own points of interest and use guides alongside exploration.

This is an unofficial fan-made app, not affiliated with or endorsed by Endnight Games Ltd. The homepage labels The Forest 3 as coming soon, but current map and guide coverage is for The Forest and Sons of the Forest.

Key features

Full cave map layers and filters for locations, collectibles, items, wildlife and other categories let players narrow a crowded map to the search at hand. Completion-minded players will get the most from the marker depth; casual players looking only for occasional directions may find the catalogue more than they need.

Players can mark items as found, check completion counters by category and jump to the next missing item. Custom pins accommodate bases, caches and other personal points of interest, while discovery mode hides other markers. This is a practical mix for both systematic collection and planning a route around a personal objective.

Step-by-step walkthroughs and crafting recipes include exact ingredients and quantities. That makes the companion useful when a player needs guidance on a task or wants to check a recipe without relying on map markers alone.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and includes interactive maps and guides. It is a useful starting point for players who want core reference material without committing to a paid plan, though it does not include full access.

Full access costs $3.99 a month with Forest Monthly, billed on an auto-renewing basis. Forest Yearly costs $6.99 a year, also billed auto-renewing, and suits players who expect to keep using the companion: it has a lower listed cost over a year than paying monthly throughout one. The one-time Forest Companion App option costs $6.99, paid once for full access, a straightforward fit for players who prefer a single payment over recurring billing.

All three paid options are for full access; the free plan gives up that access while retaining maps and guides. The choice is therefore between a free reference, recurring full access, or a one-time payment—not between different game coverage or stated marker quotas.

Platforms

The Forest Map Companion is available on Android, iOS and the web, giving players a choice of mobile access or browser use. The app's privacy disclosures differ by platform: Apple says it may collect coarse location, usage data and crash data not linked to the user. Google Play states that no data is collected, that data is encrypted in transit and that data cannot be deleted. Those distinctions matter to privacy-conscious users choosing where to use it.

Google Play provides [email protected] as the support email. The iOS version history directs users to the app's Discord from its menu for bug reports and feature requests.

Who it's for

This is a strong fit for players of either covered game who want a detailed collectible reference, category-by-category progress tracking, or help with walkthroughs and crafting. Its web and mobile availability also suits players who want access beyond a single device. It is less suitable for players who need an official Endnight Games resource or who prefer not to use an unofficial companion.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Extensive marker coverage across two games gives completion-focused players a detailed search reference.
• Pros: Find tracking, category counters, next-missing-item navigation and custom pins support both completion and personal exploration.
• Pros: Free interactive maps and guides let players try the core reference before paying for full access.
• Cons: Full access requires a paid plan; the free option is limited to maps and guides.
• Cons: It is unofficial, which rules it out for players looking specifically for an endorsed companion.
• Cons: Apple's and Google Play's privacy disclosures differ, so users should consider the platform-specific terms before choosing where to use it.

Alternatives

Interactive Game Maps is a useful place to compare other map-focused options. Choose LootAtlas instead if you want a free option available on Android, iOS and the web. OGM is another freemium choice for Android, iOS and macOS; its free plan includes offline maps, markers and tracking but is ad-supported, while monthly premium removes ads for $1.99 a month.

Gamer Guides Interactive Maps may suit iOS and web users who want access to guides, maps and databases with 50 free markers per map, bookmarks, comments and discussion. Choose TH.GL if extension, web or Windows access is the priority: its free plan includes interactive maps, filters and live tracking, while cloud-synced filters and marker comments require sign-in. ClearedMap is a web-only alternative whose free plan offers every map and marker, an unlimited checklist, notes and drawings, without an account.

GameMaps offers browser maps for free, with paid subscriptions through its Overwolf app. CollectThemAll is a free option for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows. Guild Order is a paid alternative with a free trial and availability across mobile, desktop and web platforms.

Verdict

The Forest Map Companion is best for players of The Forest or Sons of the Forest who want detailed map coverage, completion tracking and game guidance in one place. Its free maps and guides make it easy to start, and the one-time full-access option avoids recurring billing. Look elsewhere if official status is essential or if the free tier's limits do not fit your needs.