Comparison

RotoGO+ vs ShinyDex

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

Head to head
About

RotoGO+

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
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A Rotom has made residence in your smartphone! RotoGO is an Unofficial Pokémon Index (Pokédex) app inspired by the popular video game franchise Pokémon. Based on the Pokédex used by the player character in the latest series handheld video games, RotoGO is a real world Pokédex similar to the ones used in the anime series and graphic novels. A valuable supplement for any Pokémon player, competitive or casual! Features: * Detailed analysis of all Pokémon and their alternate forms and transformations, including pre-forms and evolution methods, base stats, egg groups, locations, typings, abilities and hidden abilities! *Offline! No internet required! Access a wide variety of Pokémon information anywhere on the GO! * 3D Models of every Pokémon and alternate, male/female, and shiny forms. * Detailed descriptions for every move each Pokémon can learn in the latest series games. * Rotom gives you tips! Try giving him a little poke and see what he says. * Switch between multiple Pokédex entries with a tap. * As a trainer you have a trainer bag with access to a variety of items for your adventures and Pokémon! * Filter through your bag and find exactly what item you need for your adventure. *Search through your Movedex to get descriptions of every learnable move and their effects in battle. *See what effects natures have on your Pokémon and get recommendations for Pokémon that would best benefit from that nature. *Add your favorite Pokémon to your favorites list and place them in Battle Boxes in the PC page *See information for every ability available! *RotoGO is too huge for a synopsis! Trainers, jump right in and explore! RotoGO is coded and designed by a single developer. This app utilizes fan community data and resources. It will be receiving updates that provide additional features and information in the near future. Leave a feature request if theres anything specific you may want as an addition! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ********************** Pokémon is the intelectual property of Nintendo Co., Ltd., Creatures Inc, and GAME FREAK Inc. This app is intended to act a companion app for Pokémon players, and is in no way intended to infringe on said copyrighted material. **********************

About

ShinyDex

This app helps users track their creature collection with detailed information, artwork, and evolution chains. It offers offline access, search functionality, and Siri integration for a smooth user experience. Perfect for enthusiasts to expand their knowledge and track progress.

Highlights
  • Offline functionality
  • Detailed creature information
  • Capture tracking
  • High-quality artwork
  • Intuitive interface
  • Search and evolution chains
  • Siri integration
Features
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Key Features: 100% Offline. Detailed information on characteristics, abilities, and stats. Track which creatures you've captured in your journey. Beautiful, high-quality artwork for each creature . Smooth, intuitive interface for easy navigation. Search functionality to quickly find specific creatures . Evolution chains to see how creatures grow and change. Shortcuts and integration with Siri. Perfect for fans and trainers, this app is an essential companion for enthusiasts of all ages. Expand your knowledge, track your progress, and become a master! Download now and start your creature discovery adventure today! This app is an unofficial app and is NOT affiliated, endorsed or supported by Nintendo, GAME FREAK or The Pokemon company in any way. Some images used in this app are copyrighted and are supported under fair use. Some images used in this app are copyrighted and belong to Nintendo, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon Company. They are used in this app in accordance with the laws of Fair Use, for the United States of America, the intellectual property code, for France. Pokémon and Pokémon character names are trademarks of Nintendo. No copyright infringement intended. Pokémon © 2002-2018 Pokémon. © 1995-2018 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RotoGO+4 screens
ShinyDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShinyDex at none against RotoGO+'s 16. ShinyDex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). RotoGO+'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 10). On price 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. RotoGO+ sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ShinyDex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShinyDex holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RotoGO+ has 1.9K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of RotoGO+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of ShinyDex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RotoGO+ ships an update every 9 days, ShinyDex every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
RotoGO+ versus ShinyDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRotoGO+ShinyDex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size635 MB311 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbraham ObuduluDanielle Lewis

Customer experience

RotoGO+

All ratings1,862 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral8.9%
Negative17.3%

ShinyDex

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RotoGO+

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve Pokémon move set management

ShinyDex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

RotoGO+

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Pro$3.991 Month
  • 3 Months Pro$8.993 Months
  • 6 Months Pro$17.996 Months
One-time13
  • Grand Visor$1.99
  • Neo Plasma$5.99
  • Skull$5.99
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  • Aqua$5.99
  • Magma$5.99
  • Ultra Recon$5.99
  • Flare$5.99
  • Galactic$5.99
  • Iris$5.99
  • Nessa$5.99
  • Volo$5.99
  • Shiny Rotom$9.99
  • Rainbow Rocket Bundle$19.99
None

ShinyDex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RotoGO+ free?
RotoGO+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShinyDex free?
ShinyDex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RotoGO+ or ShinyDex?
ShinyDex is rated higher. RotoGO+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while ShinyDex averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do RotoGO+ or ShinyDex have ads?
RotoGO+ shows ads; ShinyDex does not.
Which is updated more often, RotoGO+ or ShinyDex?
RotoGO+ ships an update every 9 days, and ShinyDex every 2 months. Most recently, RotoGO+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and ShinyDex on October 24, 2026.

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