# Pokémon Masters EX vs Orb Master

The clearest difference is ads: Pokémon Masters EX at none against Orb Master's shown. Pokémon Masters EX also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 33%) and ratings volume (219K vs 1.5K). Orb Master's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon Masters EX sells 48 one-off in-app purchases and Orb Master sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Pokémon Masters EX against 4.7 for Orb Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon Masters EX has 219K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Pokémon Masters EX's written reviews are positive against 33% of Orb Master's.

Pokémon Masters EX ships an update every 2 weeks, Orb Master monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon Masters EX | Orb Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (219K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-masters-ex/id1442061397/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-master/id1518970399/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **219K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 33.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DeNA Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431078943) | [HONG KONG TOUDA CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526634119) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon Masters EX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-masters-ex/id1442061397)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Adventure, #37 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a new Pokémon adventure, teaming up with trainers and their Pokémon from all regions. Engage in strategic three-on-three battles, deepen bonds with your favorite characters, and capture unique moments through photography. Hatch new Pokémon and build your ultimate team to conquer challenges.

**Highlights:** Team up with trainers from all regions, Engage in 3v3 Pokémon battles, Collect trainers and their Pokémon, Deepen bonds with trainers, Take photos in Pokéstar Studios, Hatch eggs for new Pokémon

**In-app purchases (48)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nov. Master Fair gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Happy New Year gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marvelous Mega 7 Years gem spl | $0.99 | one-time |
| Run-Up to 7 gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arc Suit Fair gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EX Master Fair gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem special: 300 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily gems (limit 1) + present | $0.99 | one-time |
| Run-Up to 6 gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| May Master Fair gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Celebrate 5.5 gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Run-Up to 5.5 gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday season gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sep. Master Fair gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5-Year Anniv. gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arc suit gem special 1 (lim.1) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Run-Up to 5 gem special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Masters Day gem special 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gem Bundle EX | $3.99 | one-time |
| Post-6.5 gems + spl. present | $3.99 | one-time |
| Arc suit gem special 2 (lim.1) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 520 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem special: 1,000 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Daily Stamina Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Happy New Year gem special 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Select Master Bundle 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Select Master Bundle 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Select Master Bundle 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pokémon Masters Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5-Year Anniv. gem special 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem special: 3,200 gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Story Bundle | $21.99 | one-time |
| Nov. Master Fair gem special 3 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Happy New Year gem special 3 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $23.99 | one-time |
| Arc Suit Fair gem special 3 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gem Bundle EX + | $23.99 | one-time |
| EX Master Fair gem special 3 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Celebrate 5.5 gem special 3 | $23.99 | one-time |
| 5-Year Anniv. gem special 3 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Arc suit gem special 3 (lim.1) | $23.99 | one-time |
| Run-Up to 5 gem special 3 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Happy New Year gem special 4 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 7-Year Anniv. super gem spl. 4 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 9,800 gems | $79.99 | one-time |
| Celebrate 5.5 gem special 4 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 5-Year Anniv. gem special 4 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth animations and visuals
- 👍 Nostalgic and engaging for Pokémon fans
- 🎨 Unique and enjoyable battle system
- 🤝 Cooperative gameplay with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive gacha system with paid/unpaid gems
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🔋 Battery-draining performance
- 🔍 Limited character customization options
- 🕹️ Unbalanced difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and connection issues
- Incorrect type matchup and move effectiveness
- Sync move and ability bugs

**Requested features**

- Add PVP battle mode
- Increase free gem rewards
- Introduce more Pokémon and trainer characters
- Improve account recovery and data portability
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes


### Orb Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-master/id1518970399)

Engage in fast-paced, real-time PVP battles by strategically choosing, merging, and leveling up powerful Orbs. Team up with friends to defeat monsters or compete against players worldwide in quick, exciting matches.

**Highlights:** Real-time PVP battles, Orb merging and leveling, Co-op monster battles, Diverse strategies and lineups, Collect unique skins and emojis, Multiple game modes

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Co-op Silver Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| $0.99 First Purchase Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Ball Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Ball Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Pleasure Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Star Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Infinite pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Magic pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Pleasure Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Pro Lifetime Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Infinite pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Magic pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Brawl Selectable Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Advanced Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Token | $9.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Pleasure Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Collab Sign-up Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Wish Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| $279.99 Token | $279.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Interesting fusion mechanics
- 👍 Fun co-op mode
- 🎨 Good visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/security concerns
- 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🕹️ Unbalanced gameplay and matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading or crashing on launch
- Co-op mode not functioning properly
- Inconsistent damage calculations
- Accounts being deleted or unable to sign in

**Requested features**

- More language options
- Improved co-op matchmaking
- Ability to customize orb placements
- Fairer progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon Masters EX free?

Pokémon Masters EX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orb Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon Masters EX or Orb Master?

Pokémon Masters EX is rated higher. Pokémon Masters EX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 219K ratings, while Orb Master averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Pokémon Masters EX or Orb Master have ads?

Orb Master shows ads; Pokémon Masters EX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon Masters EX or Orb Master?

Pokémon Masters EX ships an update every 2 weeks, and Orb Master monthly. Most recently, Pokémon Masters EX was updated on October 31, 2026 and Orb Master on October 22, 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.*