Comparison

RFC View vs PikaDex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RFC View

Access and read RFC documents in various formats, including text, HTML, and PDF. Features offline reading for text files, document searching, and the ability to save favorites. Stay updated with the latest documents without needing app updates.

Highlights
  • List all RFC documents
  • Search by title, ID, author, or keywords
  • Read in text, HTML, or PDF formats
  • Offline reading for text documents
  • Save favorite documents
  • View latest documents
Features
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A reader for RFC documents. Features for RFC View are: 1 - List all RFC documents 2 - Search with title, document id, authors or keywords in all RFC documents 3 - Read all documents with text, HTML or PDF formats 4 - Offline Mode: You can read all documents in text format without internet 5 - Keep your favorite documents 6 - Get latest docs: You can view all new documents without waiting for the new version of this app

About

PikaDex

This comprehensive encyclopedia provides all the essential information for Pokémon trainers, covering every core game from Red/Blue to Scarlet/Violet. It features detailed data on Pokémon, moves, items, and locations, along with a unique battle assistant and team builder.

Highlights
  • Pokémon, Moves, Items, and Locations Info
  • Dual Type Effectiveness Checker
  • Battle Assistant for tactical information
  • In-game Team Builder
  • Dark Mode and Search Functionality
  • Filters for Pokémon list
Features
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PikaDex is the ULTIMATE encyclopedia for all things in the Pokémon world! This is the best companion app for playing through all the core games, from Red/Blue/Yellow to the new Scarlet/Violet. All the information you need to succeed: - Pokémon Info - Moves - Items - Locations -- Capture methods for each Pokémon -- Maps for Generation 5 and earlier - Abilities - Evolutions - Types - Natures - TMs/HMs/TRs Dual Type Checker Check type effectiveness for dual-type Pokémon, and see all the Pokémon with those types! Battle Assistant Never before seen in any other app, select the Pokémon you're fighting against and its level, and view compiled tactical information in a streamlined interface. No more looking through multiple pages to figure out how to fight it! Teams PikaDex comes with a built-in team builder from the initial release! Keep track of all your teams, specific to each game. Track your Pokémon's stats, moves, natures, held items, and more! Other Features - Dark Mode (!!!) - Search in all major lists - Filters for Pokémon list - Dynamic text sizing for improved readability Disclaimer PikaDex is an unofficial app for fans, made by a fan. Thousands of hours by a sole developer have gone into making this the best Pokémon app to help you while playing the games! This app is not affiliated with Nintendo, GAME FREAK, or The Pokémon Company. Pokémon and Pokémon characters are trademarks of Nintendo. Use of Pokémon characters, images, and information is supported under fair use, no copyright infringement is intended. If you have any questions, suggestions or corrections, please reach out to me, contact options available in the app! Credits Our preview images were created using 'Previewed' at previewed.app.

Screenshots

RFC View4 screens
PikaDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PikaDex at 4.6 against RFC View's 4.0. PikaDex also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (755 vs 1). RFC View's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PikaDex sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. RFC View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PikaDex holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PikaDex has 755 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of RFC View's written reviews are positive against 75% of PikaDex's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFC View ships an update every 13 months, PikaDex every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RFC View versus PikaDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFC ViewPikaDex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (755 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better74.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1755 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB1.5 GB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermantarDaniel Byon

Customer experience

RFC View

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PikaDex

All ratings747 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral11.9%
Negative13.6%

Bugs and requests

RFC View

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PikaDex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Pokémon data not loading correctly
  • Team information being lost
  • Crashes when renaming teams
  • Incorrect move/ability information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add shiny Pokémon sprites
  • Include Pokémon locations and item data
  • Implement National Pokédex view
  • Add Pokémon catch/owned tracking
  • Improve team building functionality

In-app purchases

None

RFC View

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

PikaDex

One-time8
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • All GameBoy Games$0.99
  • All DS Games$0.99
Show 5 more
  • All 3DS Games$0.99
  • All Switch Games$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Premium (All Games)$3.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is RFC View free?
RFC View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PikaDex free?
PikaDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RFC View or PikaDex?
PikaDex is rated higher. RFC View averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PikaDex averages 4.6 from 755 ratings.
Do RFC View or PikaDex have ads?
Neither RFC View nor PikaDex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFC View or PikaDex?
RFC View ships an update every 13 months, and PikaDex every 10 days. Most recently, RFC View was updated on November 2, 2026 and PikaDex on November 3, 2026.

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