# SuperEffective vs Pokéos

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperEffective at none against Pokéos's 7. SuperEffective also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). Pokéos's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokéos sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SuperEffective asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SuperEffective against 4.8 for Pokéos. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 211 and 77 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of SuperEffective's written reviews are positive against 70% of Pokéos's.

SuperEffective ships an update every 20 months, Pokéos every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SuperEffective | Pokéos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supereffective/id1187401076/reviews) | **[4.8 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokeos/id6742274418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dan Isacson](https://appshunter.io/developer/922179776) | [Manuel Rizzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346666861) |

## What reviewers say

### SuperEffective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supereffective/id1187401076)

Calculate type matchups for Pokémon, considering both offensive and defensive advantages. This tool aims to assist trainers in strategizing for battles and becoming the best.

**Highlights:** Type matchup calculation, Attack type effectiveness, Defense type resistance, Battle strategy aid

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pokéos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokeos/id6742274418)

This app is an unofficial fan-made resource for Pokémon enthusiasts, offering comprehensive databases for Pokémon, moves, and abilities, alongside powerful tools for team building, stat calculation, and shiny hunting. It also includes a Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) section with a database and collection tracker.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive Pokedex, Movedex, and Abilitydex, Team builder and competitive analysis tools, IV/EV and Attack/Defense calculators, Shiny hunting counter, Pokemon TCG database and collection tracker, Home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Tier 1 - Premier Ball | $3.99 | per month |
| PRO Tier 2 - Great Ball | $6.99 | per month |
| PRO Tier 3 - Ultra Ball | $12.99 | per month |
| PRO Tier 4 - Cherish Ball | $26.99 | per month |
| PRO Tier 1 - Premier Ball | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO Tier 5 - Master Ball | $54.99 | per month |
| PRO Tier 1 - Premier Ball | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SuperEffective free?

SuperEffective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pokéos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SuperEffective or Pokéos?

Pokéos is rated higher. SuperEffective averages 4.7 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Pokéos averages 4.8 from 77 ratings.

### Do SuperEffective or Pokéos have ads?

Neither SuperEffective nor Pokéos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SuperEffective or Pokéos?

SuperEffective ships an update every 20 months, and Pokéos every 2 weeks. Most recently, SuperEffective was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pokéos on October 25, 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.*