# Dododex: ARK Survival Ascended — Companion & Taming Calculator

> ARK Survival companion app with creature taming calculator and detailed game guides. (iPhone/iPad app by Dan Leveille.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dododex-ark-survival-ascended/id1071311292 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dan Leveille](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068314606)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 49,941 App Store ratings · 827 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dododex-ark-survival-ascended/id1071311292/reviews.md

## What is Dododex?

Elevate your ARK game with the Dododex taming calculator and companion app used by over 12 million ARK players. Compatible with all versions: ARK: Survival Ascended, ARK: Survival Evolved, and ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition.



Dododex provides a comprehensive and frequently-updated guide for every creature in ARK: Survival Ascended (and ARK: Survival Evolved), including taming calculations, kibble and saddle recipes, admin commands, stats, timers, knock-out information for any weapon, as well as original tips and crowdsourced data from thousands of ARK players.

Updated regularly for over 10 years!



FEATURES
- Taming calculator and guide for every dinosaur in ARK: Survival Ascended/Evolved
- Player tips on taming, battling, and utilizing every ARK creature
- Kibble recipes and flow chart
- Saddle recipes
- Breeding timers
- Knock-out details for each creature and weapon, including custom weapons
- Stat calculator
- List of dropped items and gathering efficiency ratings for every creature from 300,000+ Dododex users.
- Breeding times and egg incubation temperatures
- Starve timer for starve taming
- Torpor timer
- Recipes & dyes
- Find out which creatures are carryable by flyers
- Creature stats and rankings
- Taming multipliers for unofficial ARK servers 
- Admin commands, ARK IDs, and cheats
- Maps
- Access the official ARK: Survival Ascened/Evolved Wiki directly from the app
- Details on Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, Genesis, Fjordur and all DLCs!
- PLUS: Dino stickers for iMessage!



Details on new creatures are added as soon as information becomes available in ARK: Survival Ascended.



"A must-have app for any ARK player — new or veteran." —Proof187, App Store Review
"Best taming calculator out there" —Troy Richards, App Store Review



Have a feature request? Share it here: dododex.com/discord



Dododex is an unofficial ARK: Survival Ascended app.

## Key features

- Taming calculator for all ARK creatures
- Kibble and saddle recipes
- Creature stats and rankings
- Knock-out information
- Breeding timers and incubation temperatures
- Admin commands and ARK IDs
- Crowdsourced player tips

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dododex Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Dododex?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Incredibly helpful
- 🚀 Essential for Ark players
- 👍 Accurate and up-to-date information
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Useful community tips
- 👍 Efficient taming and breeding calculators
- 👍 Comprehensive resource and map data

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in taming requirements
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when ads are displayed
- 🐛 Limited information for some newer creatures
- 🐛 Lack of mobile-specific settings

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Torpor timer resets when app is closed
- Certain creature information not up-to-date

**Most requested features**

- Ability to track tamed creatures and their stats
- Integration of resource and crafting calculators
- Expanded information on creature abilities and uses
- Interactive maps with spawn locations and resource hotspots
- Filtering options for community tips (e.g., mobile-specific)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 827)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dododex-ark-survival-ascended/id1071311292/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The OG

*2026-08-25, version 2.8*

This app has made playing ARK more bearable for YEARS! The site is an OG and the app is very user friendly. A few copies have sprung up recently ripping off the hard work of Dododex and their team, and they arent trustworthy or safe to use at all. This is the original, community tested and approved ARK companion app!

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2026-08-25, version 2.8*

Amazing app for the games! Regardless of Evolved or Ascended, it’s almost a necessity.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2026-08-21, version 2.8*

It has a lot of great tips and stats for beginners or returning players. Very minimal adds too

### 5/5 — Vary helpful

*2026-08-19, version 2.8*

Vary helpful and so I don’t have to waste millions of narcotics

### 5/5 — Perfect Companion App for Ark: Survival Evolved

*2026-08-17, version 2.8*

Though I haven’t played Survival Ascended, this app’s the perfect reference guide/manual for ASEvolved. I would recommend looking in the tips section for items and creatures for player-driven insights on taming, crafting, and more!

### 5/5 — Must have

*2026-08-16, version 2.8*

Absolutely must have too hard to play ARK without this everybody should download this app

### 1/5 — ARK BUDDY SUCKS

*2026-08-10, version 2.8*

IT WONT TELL ME THE TRUTH I KEEP ASKING HOW TO GET TO GLOBAL CHAT SHE KEEPS SPITTING OUT LIES

### 5/5 — Really helpful

*2026-08-05, version 2.8*

This app has help me with my ark game so I know what is good in my game

### 5/5 — How helpful dodo dex is

*2026-08-03, version 2.8*

I have really loved your app and it has helped me tame a multitude of different dinos with accurate amounts of items.I hope you can keep up the good work.

### 5/5 — Must have

*2026-08-02, version 2.8*

Can NOT play ark without this app

## Frequently asked questions about Dododex

### What does this app do?

This app serves as a comprehensive companion and taming calculator for ARK: Survival Ascended and its predecessors. It provides detailed information on every creature, including taming strategies, kibble and saddle recipes, admin commands, stats, and timers. It also includes player tips and crowdsourced data to help players succeed in the game.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a taming calculator for all ARK creatures, detailed information on creature stats and rankings, kibble and saddle recipes, breeding timers, knock-out details for various weapons, and admin commands. It also offers crowdsourced player tips, starve timers, and information on creature carryability by flyers.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases may unlock additional features or content, though the core functionality of the taming calculator and creature guides is available for free.

### What ARK versions is this app compatible with?

This app is compatible with all versions of ARK, including ARK: Survival Ascended, ARK: Survival Evolved, and ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition. It is regularly updated to include information on new creatures and game content as it becomes available.

### How can this app help me in ARK?

This app can significantly enhance your ARK gameplay by providing precise taming calculations, helping you plan your taming strategies efficiently. It also offers valuable information on creature stats, breeding, crafting recipes, and essential admin commands, making it an indispensable tool for both new and veteran players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8 — 2026-02-18

What's New:
- Built-in admin commands for dino and item
- Item categories, including "Resources" (by popular demand)
- Cloning Chamber cost calculator
- Creatures now prominently display game version availability (ASA/ASE/UME) 
- Carryable by: Aureliax and Gigadesmodus
- Tools are included in "top gatherers" lists again (Sorry! Those were accidentally removed!)
- Additional info on foods and recipes like XP, stack size, health, food, and more.
- Breeding and stats tabs now only display if data is available for a creature
- On recipes, you can now tap an ingredient's icon to open that item
- ASE single player presets added to settings
- Visual design and icon updates

Bug fixes:
- Ads on the ARK Wiki (spawn maps, etc.) would sometimes open full-screen. This was a technical glitch on Dododex's side. These were not Dododex ads.
- Images for some items were not displaying
- Last selected food was sometimes not correctly remembered when switching creatures
- Some creatures were displaying slightly incorrect "hits until flee"

### 2.7 — 2025-10-28

- Advanced knock out details, including ideal shooting tempo and weapon details
- Tribe tower bonus
- Easily open a creature's spawn commands
- Search in capabilities
- Combined resources & items feature with more item information
- ASA/ASE toggle for headshots & body modifiers
- Indicator in KO section if a dino doesn't need to be KOed
- Minor localization improvements
- Added Engram list to Wiki shortcuts
- Minor design updates

BUGS:
- In carrier list, Wyvern and Crystal Wyvern columns were reversed 
- Fixed issues with offline mode
- Selecting Tamed / Want to Tame / Favorites categories and then leaving search would deselect those categories
- Google Translate feature would not show full translation if a player tip included an apostrophe

### 2.6.1 — 2024-11-12

- Resource Calculator for crafting needs (available under Recipes feature)
- Track your tames with a "want to tame" and "already tamed" checklist
- List of recipes made with a resource
- Search now searches dino categories (tamable, ridable...)
- Net Projectile added to capabilities list
- Made it easier to tap small buttons, such as the +/- buttons on the stat calculator
- Some creatures were missing base stats due to a bug
- Some creatures were showing incorrect stat rankings for damage
- In-app browser has easier-to-click navigation buttons
- Many missing items added, broken spawn commands fixed 
- Added many more translations for various languages
- Fixed issue where level picker would cause crash

### 2.6 — 2024-11-11

- Resource Calculator for crafting needs (available under Recipes feature)
- Track your tames with a "want to tame" and "already tamed" checklist
- List of recipes made with a resource
- Search now searches dino categories (tamable, ridable...)
- Net Projectile added to capabilities list
- Made it easier to tap small buttons, such as the +/- buttons on the stat calculator
- Some creatures were missing base stats due to a bug
- Some creatures were showing incorrect stat rankings for damage
- In-app browser has easier-to-click navigation buttons
- Many missing items added, broken spawn commands fixed 
- Added many more translations for various languages

### 2.5.3 — 2023-12-31

- Fixed issue where some flyers were repeated twice on the "more" menu

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