RaiderBuddy

RaiderBuddy is an ARC Raiders companion for players who want maps, event information, progression tracking, and build planning in one place. It suits players on the web or Windows who prefer game-specific tools over a general guide. Its breadth is compelling for that audience, but its single-game focus and lack of a mobile app narrow the fit.

Overview

The app brings reference material and planning aids together: players can check changing map conditions, explore locations, track objectives, and work on loadouts without switching between separate tools. Every tool works without an account, which keeps the free core accessible; signing in lets progress carry across devices. RaiderBuddy is a fan project unaffiliated with Embark Studios or ARC Raiders.

Privacy measures include encryption for most local data and encryption at rest and in transit, plus row-level security, for Supabase cloud data. Desktop and web analytics activate only after consent. The Chrome extension does not collect analytics or track browsing activity. The privacy policy also identifies Discord and Google sign-in, Embark account linking through the Chrome extension, Supabase, Stripe, Vercel, Google Analytics, and NitroPay as integrations.

Key features

Events and maps

Event timers show live map conditions across five server regions and indicate what starts next. That is useful for players who plan sessions around timed activity, rather than relying on a static reference. Interactive maps include loot, ARC enemies, resources, locked rooms, quest locations, and user-created markers, supporting both targeted searches and broader exploration.

Progress and loadouts

Weekly trial objectives, quest tracking, a needed-items cheat sheet, and a blueprint tracker cover several kinds of ongoing progression. Build tools let players plan and share skill builds, check weapon stats, and create shareable weapon tier lists. Together, these features make RaiderBuddy more than a map viewer, especially for players who regularly revisit objectives or adjust their setup.

Windows overlay

The free Windows overlay displays event timers, trials, and the user's list over the game. It can keep those references close during play, though it is specifically a Windows feature; web access is also supported through RaiderBuddy's other tools.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and keeps the core tools available without an account. It is the sensible starting point for players who want maps and tracking without paying or signing in, but it does not include Premium's ad-free experience, event notifications, saved builds, private map markers, blueprint and progress sync, or trial spawn locations.

Premium Yearly costs €2.99 a year, billed yearly, with a 7-day free trial and the same Premium features as the monthly plan. Premium Monthly costs €4.99 a month, billed monthly, also with a 7-day free trial. The yearly plan is the lower-priced option for players ready to commit to annual billing; monthly billing costs more but avoids that commitment. Premium allows up to five saved skill builds and 50 custom map markers. Priority support is included, and payments are handled through Stripe with PayPal, Klarna, Amazon Pay, and major credit and debit cards.

Platforms

RaiderBuddy supports web, Windows, and a browser extension. There are no mobile apps, so players who want a dedicated Android or iOS experience should look elsewhere. The Windows overlay is the platform-specific advantage for players who want timers and their list visible over the game.

Who it's for

RaiderBuddy is best for ARC Raiders players who want several game-specific tasks—tracking events, exploring maps, following objectives, and planning builds—in one companion. The no-account free core suits casual or privacy-conscious users who do not need cross-device progress. Premium is a better fit for regular players who value notifications, syncing, saved builds, private markers, or trial spawn locations. Players seeking multi-game coverage or mobile apps should choose another guide or mapping tool.

Pros and cons

• Broad ARC Raiders coverage: Maps, event timers, progression tools, weapon information, and build planning address different parts of play in one app.
• Useful free access: Every tool works without an account, and the Windows overlay is free.
• Premium adds continuity and convenience: Syncing, notifications, saved builds, and private markers benefit players who use the app regularly across devices.
• Premium caps customization: Five saved skill builds and 50 custom map markers may constrain players who maintain many setups or mark heavily.
• No mobile app or broader game coverage: The tools are limited to ARC Raiders, and phone-first players cannot use a dedicated mobile app.

Alternatives

Gamepressure Guides is a better fit for players seeking a wider game-guide service across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows; its open service is free, while downloadable guides have custom pricing.

Icy Veins is another free, ad-supported guide option for Linux, macOS, web, and Windows users. Its Premium plan is priced at $3.99 a year, billed $3.99 per month, and auto-renews every 12 months.

Gamer Guides Interactive Maps suits players looking for iOS and web maps with guides, databases, bookmarks, and discussion. Its free plan allows 50 markers per map, while Ad-Free costs $2.99 a month.

Kronos is another freemium option for Android, iOS, and web.

ClearedMap may suit web users who want maps, checklists, notes, and drawings without an account; its free plan includes every map and marker and an unlimited checklist.

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

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

Pocket Codex is a free iPhone and iPad option for users on iOS 26.0 or later.

For more options, browse Video Game Guide Platforms.

Verdict

Choose RaiderBuddy if ARC Raiders is your main game and you want event timing, maps, progression tracking, and loadout tools together, with a useful free tier and an optional Windows overlay. Its main drawbacks are the one-game scope and no mobile app; players who need either should look to a broader guide or a mobile-first alternative.