# Smash Stats Tracker vs CTA Dex

The clearest difference is ads: Smash Stats Tracker at none against CTA Dex's shown. Smash Stats Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CTA Dex's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 376). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Stats Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CTA Dex sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Smash Stats Tracker against 4.8 for CTA Dex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 376 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Smash Stats Tracker's written reviews are positive against 91% of CTA Dex's.

Smash Stats Tracker ships an update every 2 months, CTA Dex every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Stats Tracker | CTA Dex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-stats-tracker/id1026391724/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cta-dex/id1522211974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 376 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evan Brass](https://appshunter.io/developer/821378174) | [Leonardo Dezordi de Jesus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491946240) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Stats Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-stats-tracker/id1026391724)

Easily track, edit, and view statistics for your favorite fighters in Super Smash Brothers. Create custom trackers for any fighter across platforms and sort your stats by name or percentage. Compare your performance to see your strongest characters.

**Highlights:** Enter and edit fighter stats, View detailed fighter statistics, Create custom trackers, Support for all platforms, Sort stats by name or percentage, Tag favorite fighters, Compare fighter performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and simple interface
- 📊 Effective stat tracking and win/loss recording
- ⭐ Ability to favorite and organize fighters
- 🎮 Support for multiple Smash Bros games
- 🆓 No ads in the application

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Dark mode compatibility issues (text visibility)
- 📋 Limited character roster (missing DLC fighters)
- ❌ Missing customization options (rename categories, manual sorting)
- 💾 No cloud backup or data persistence
- 🔧 Character list management issues (unwanted characters appearing)

**Reported bugs**

- Black text on black background in dark mode
- DLC fighters not appearing alongside base game characters
- Cloud character persistently appearing in custom lists
- Missing or incomplete character rosters for certain games
- Typo in Mii character name (Swordmsan vs Swordsman)

**Requested features**

- Cloud backup and sync across devices
- Ability to rename and manually sort categories
- Filter/section stats by game patch version
- Best player and worst matchup analytics
- CSV export for advanced analytics


### CTA Dex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cta-dex/id1522211974)

This comprehensive companion app helps Pokémon trainers track their collections, plan teams, and access detailed information for every main series game. It includes features for shiny hunting, TCG card collection, and more.

**Highlights:** Complete National Pokédex with all forms, Collection and shiny tracking, Team builder for all supported games, Shiny hunt counter and statistics, TCG card collection tracker, Detailed Pokémon stats and move databases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Great Ball | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Master Ball | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Small Extra Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small tip! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big tip! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Extra Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge tip! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive Pokédex with all games
- 🚀 Fast updates with new game releases
- 📊 Detailed tracking of Pokédex progress, living dex, and shiny dex
- 🔍 Helpful filters and search options
- 📚 Useful information like type weaknesses, evolution methods, and more

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ads can be intrusive, but can be removed with a small tip
- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches reported, like disappearing teams and missing Pokémon forms
- 🔍 Wish for more granular filtering options (e.g., specific type combinations)

**Reported bugs**

- Missing mega evolution Pokémon like mega Dragonite
- Issues with loading move information in the Team Builder for Pokémon Legends: Arceus
- Paldea National Pokédex numbers are incorrect

**Requested features**

- Add Pokémon Go integration and checklist
- Implement a mass deletion/reset option
- Allow creating custom checklists (e.g., for DLC Pokédexes)
- Add the ability to view and track Pokémon forms, including Alolan, Galarian, and regional variants
- Integrate Pokémon Home functionality more deeply


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Stats Tracker free?

Smash Stats Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CTA Dex free?

CTA Dex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Stats Tracker or CTA Dex?

CTA Dex is rated higher. Smash Stats Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while CTA Dex averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Smash Stats Tracker or CTA Dex have ads?

CTA Dex shows ads; Smash Stats Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Stats Tracker or CTA Dex?

Smash Stats Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and CTA Dex every 9 days. Most recently, Smash Stats Tracker was updated on October 26, 2026 and CTA Dex on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*