FFXIV’s 7.55 patch just closed the Dawntrail relic quest chain and added a new round of Sightseeing Log entries and timeworn maps. If you’re not glued to the game screen 24/7, a handful of Android apps close the gap: reset timers, market board scouts, gathering trackers, and static-planning tools that live on your phone so your Steam Deck stays free for actual playing. We tested seven Final Fantasy XIV companion apps for Android and ranked them by usefulness, community reputation, and how often each one gets updates after major patches.
Nothing on this list requires you to log into Square Enix credentials directly — they either scrape the public Lodestone or use community APIs. The official Square Enix companion app has been retired.
What to look for in an FFXIV companion app
- Patch survival. MMO companion apps age fast. Prioritize ones with a recent update after 7.4 or 7.5.
- Community reputation. Reddit’s /r/ffxiv and the official Discord tend to know which tools are trusted.
- Read-only. Anything that asks for your Square Enix login is a phishing risk. Companion apps should scrape Lodestone or use community APIs.
- Free tier. Most FFXIV community tooling is free with donation options. Paid apps should offer real value.
- Offline caching. Reset timers and map layouts should work when you’re on the subway with no signal.
Quick comparison
| App | Best for | Free plan | Community source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFXIV Time | Reset timers | Free | Independent |
| FF14 Reset Reminder | Weekly reset reminders | Free | Independent (JP) |
| Xiv Cross Hotbar | Controller reference | Free | Independent |
| Universalis (mobile) | Market board flips | Free | Community API |
| Gilbot | Retainer venture reminders | Free | Independent |
| FFXIV Lodestone Reader | Patch note archive | Free | Lodestone scraper |
| Chocobo Toolkit | Chocobo raising | Free | Community wiki |
The apps
1. FFXIV Time — Best for reset timers
FFXIV Time is a lightweight utility that tracks Eorzea time, daily and weekly reset countdowns, and the seven-day roulette bonus rotation. It’s the app most FFXIV players eventually install after realizing the reset schedule doesn’t quite line up with real-world midnight in their timezone.
Where it falls short: interface is functional rather than pretty. No push notifications for daily resets (though the widget shows countdowns).
Pricing:
- Free with donation options
Platforms: Android
Download: Google Play Aptoide
Bottom line: the default install. Reset math on a widget beats mental arithmetic every time.
2. FF14 Reset Reminder — Best for reset push notifications
FF14 Reset Reminder (originally a Japanese app that gained an English UI) explicitly pushes notifications ahead of weekly and daily resets. Configure your play schedule and it pings you an hour before your usual reset window, so you don’t miss the Duty Roulette bonus.
Where it falls short: UI is bilingual with Japanese-first design. Some settings menus are easier to figure out with community screenshots.
Pricing:
- Free with in-app tip jar
Platforms: Android
Download: Google Play Aptoide
Bottom line: the pick if your Duty Roulette bonus keeps expiring because you forgot resets.
3. Xiv Cross Hotbar — Best for controller reference
Xiv Cross Hotbar displays the cross hotbar for every job at every level, so when you’re leveling a new class and don’t remember which button holds Divine Benison at level 62, you can check your phone instead of alt-tabbing out of the game.
Where it falls short: static reference, no live sync with your in-game hotbar. Custom hotbar layouts require manual entry.
Pricing:
- Free
Platforms: Android, iOS
Download: Google Play
Bottom line: essential for controller players learning new jobs.
4. Universalis (mobile wrapper) — Best for market board flips
Universalis is the community-driven market board data aggregator. Multiple third-party Android wrappers surface the same data (price history, current listings, arbitrage between worlds). If you gil-flip, this is the closest thing to a Bloomberg terminal for Eorzea. Search a HQ crafted item, see the last 100 sales across your data center, decide whether to relist.
Where it falls short: wrapper apps vary in quality. The web version (universalis.app) works fine in a mobile browser and is the most trustworthy option.
Pricing:
- Free, community-hosted
Platforms: Web (works in mobile browser), various third-party Android wrappers
Download: Web Google Play (Universalis wrapper)
Bottom line: the pick if you flip. Bookmark the web version if the wrapper app disappoints.
5. Gilbot — Best for retainer ventures
Gilbot reminds you when retainer ventures complete. Send seven retainers out on quick explorations, forget about them, and get a phone ping when each is home. If you retainer-flip on a schedule, this is the app that keeps you honest.
Where it falls short: requires manual entry of each venture. No automatic sync from the game (that’s not possible without a Square Enix API).
Pricing:
- Free
Platforms: Android
Download: Google Play
Bottom line: the pick for retainer flippers. Small utility, real time savings.
6. FFXIV Lodestone Reader — Best for patch note archive
FFXIV Lodestone Reader wraps the official Lodestone site with a mobile-optimized reader interface. Get push notifications for new posts (patch notes, event updates, maintenance schedules), scroll patch archives offline, and get proper text sizing without pinch-zooming a desktop-first site.
Where it falls short: it’s a wrapper. Lodestone downtime kills the app. Some visual formatting quirks in complex posts.
Pricing:
- Free
Platforms: Android
Download: Google Play
Bottom line: the pick for anyone who wants patch notes without launching a browser.
7. Chocobo Toolkit — Best for chocobo raising
Chocobo Toolkit helps you plan chocobo breeding, feeding, and racing pedigrees. If you’re deep enough into the Chocobo Racing system to care about pedigree charts and stat rolls, this is the mobile companion. Web-based tools are more powerful, but for a quick “should I feed this Krakka Root?” check at the market, mobile wins.
Where it falls short: niche. Casual FFXIV players won’t use it. Chocobo Racing itself has fewer active riders than in earlier expansions.
Pricing:
- Free
Platforms: Android
Download: Google Play
Bottom line: the pick for Chocobo Racing enthusiasts only.
How to pick
- You just started FFXIV: FFXIV Time. Reset math is the first thing that trips new players.
- You keep missing your Duty Roulette bonus: FF14 Reset Reminder. Push notifications are the fix.
- You’re leveling controller jobs: Xiv Cross Hotbar. Cross-reference on your phone while you play.
- You flip on the market board: Universalis via the web or a wrapper. Nothing else has this data.
- You use retainers: Gilbot. Small utility, saves real time.
- You want patch notes on your phone: Lodestone Reader. Best of the wrappers.
- You race chocobos: Chocobo Toolkit. Niche but well-made.
FAQ
Is there an official Final Fantasy XIV companion app? The Square Enix Companion App was discontinued years ago and never reinstated. All current FFXIV companion apps are community-built.
Do FFXIV companion apps need my Square Enix login? They should not. Any app asking for your Square Enix credentials is a phishing risk — community apps use the public Lodestone or community APIs like Universalis, which don’t need your login.
What’s the best free FFXIV market board app? Universalis via the web. Third-party Android wrappers exist but the source data is the same, and the web version is the most reliably updated.
Can I use these apps on iOS? Some (Xiv Cross Hotbar) have iOS versions. The FF14 Reset Reminder, FFXIV Time, and Gilbot are Android-only or have inferior iOS ports. Web tools like Universalis work in Safari.
What’s changing in FFXIV’s 7.55 patch? 7.55 wraps the Dawntrail relic weapon chain, adds new Sightseeing Log entries, timeworn maps, and quality-of-life adjustments to gathering. Companion apps that track daily objectives and market prices are especially useful during patch-catch-up weeks.
