# RotoGO+ vs MasterDex

RotoGO+ and MasterDex both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of MasterDex's written reviews are positive against 74% of RotoGO+'s. RotoGO+'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RotoGO+ sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MasterDex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of RotoGO+'s written reviews are positive against 87% of MasterDex's.

RotoGO+ ships an update every 9 days, MasterDex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RotoGO+ | MasterDex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotogo-plus/id1207514661/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 635 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abraham Obudulu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207514660) | [Lorenzo Greco](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768196) |

## What reviewers say

### RotoGO+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotogo-plus/id1207514661)

This unofficial index provides comprehensive details on all Pokémon, including forms, stats, moves, and abilities. Access a vast amount of information offline, view 3D models, and manage your items and favorites.

**Highlights:** Detailed Pokémon analysis (forms, stats, abilities), Offline access to all information, 3D models of all Pokémon, Move descriptions and effects, Item management and filtering, Trainer bag and PC features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Pro | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Pro | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Grand Visor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Neo Plasma | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skull | $5.99 | one-time |
| Aqua | $5.99 | one-time |
| Magma | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Recon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Flare | $5.99 | one-time |
| Galactic | $5.99 | one-time |
| Iris | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nessa | $5.99 | one-time |
| Volo | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shiny Rotom | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Rocket Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent Pokédex app
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Beautiful and vibrant visual design
- 🔍 Comprehensive Pokémon information
- 🛠️ Helpful team building and move set features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain Pokémon information
- 🔒 Paywall for some features
- 🔁 Frustration over subscription model changes
- 🔼 Slow performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when viewing certain Pokémon forms
- Issues with accessing the National Pokédex
- Problems with adding moves to Pokémon

**Requested features**

- Add Pokémon Sword and Shield data
- Improve Pokémon location/encounter information
- Implement type effectiveness charts
- Allow custom Pokémon teams across generations
- Add more customization options


### MasterDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for fans and trainers, offering detailed information on creatures, team building, and the trading card game. It features offline access, advanced search, and tracking for favorite creatures and shinies, updated for the latest generation.

**Highlights:** Updated creature information, Team builder tool, Trading Card Game details, Offline functionality, Shiny creature tracker, Advanced search filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Masteredex - Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Masterdex PRO | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Great Pokédex
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 One-time purchase
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing and slow loading
- 🐛 Bugs with team builder
- 🐛 Missing Pokémon forms and gender differences
- 🐛 Incorrect or outdated information
- 💡 Lack of Pokémon location filters

**Reported bugs**

- Shiny toggle not working in team builder
- Pokémon 3D models and artwork not displaying
- Johto region locations missing
- Crashes when adding Pokémon to teams
- Incorrect information for some Pokémon (e.g., Necrozma's ability, Pikachu's classification)

**Requested features**

- Add Pokémon location filters
- Implement ability to mark Pokémon as caught/seen
- Add damage calculator
- Allow reorganizing of teams
- Include Pokémon cries and Dynamax/Gigantamax forms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RotoGO+ free?

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

### Is MasterDex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RotoGO+ or MasterDex?

MasterDex is rated higher. RotoGO+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while MasterDex averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do RotoGO+ or MasterDex have ads?

Both RotoGO+ and MasterDex show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RotoGO+ or MasterDex?

RotoGO+ ships an update every 9 days, and MasterDex every 3 weeks. Most recently, RotoGO+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and MasterDex on September 24, 2026.

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