Pokémon Masters EX vs Dex Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pokémon Masters EX
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.
- 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
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THE NEXT CHAPTER OF POKÉMON UNFOLDS Trainer tales continue—and new relationships that span beyond regions begin! Experience Pokémon stories unique to Pokémon Masters EX! TEAM UP WITH SYNC PAIRS FROM EVERY REGION! Team up and interact with Trainers from the Paldea region, the Hisui region, and everywhere in between! TAKE ON THREE-ON-THREE BATTLES Engage in Pokémon battles with your favorite Trainers and emerge victorious through the bonds between Pokémon and Trainer! TRAINERS FROM ALL OVER COME TOGETHER! Champions, Elite Four members, Gym Leaders, and visitors from the past! Enjoy adventures together with your favorite Trainers and their Pokémon! TRAINERS DON SPECIAL OUTFITS! Trainers appear wearing outfits exclusive to Pokémon Masters EX! Enjoy original stories connected to those outfits, too! GET TO KNOW YOUR FAVORITE TRAINERS! Interact with Trainers in the Trainer Lodge to deepen your bond and get special photos and stories! TAKE PHOTOS OF YOUR FAVES! Select the Trainers, background, frame, and effects to take a photo worthy of Pokéstar Studios! You can include up to three Trainers in a photo! HATCH EGGS & TEAM UP! Hatch Eggs to get new Pokémon! Add hatched Pokémon to your team, and battle your way to the top! Note: ・We recommend a device with at least 2GB of RAM. ・We do not guarantee functionality on all devices listed above. ・There may be cases where the app does not function properly due to your device’s capabilities, specifications, or particular conditions for using apps. ・It may take time to become compatible with the latest OS.
Dex Scanner
This unofficial application provides information related to Pokémon. It utilizes copyrighted images under fair use principles for informational purposes. The app is free to download and use.
- Pokémon information
- Unofficial app
- Fair use of images
- Free to download
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This app is an unofficial app and is NOT affiliated, endorsed or supported by Nintendo, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon 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, or of 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pokémon Masters EX at 63% against Dex Scanner's 0%. Pokémon Masters EX also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (219K vs 1). Dex Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 70) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Pokémon Masters EX sells 48 one-off in-app purchases. Dex Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pokémon Masters EX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon Masters EX has 219K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Pokémon Masters EX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dex Scanner's.
Pokémon Masters EX ships an update every 2 weeks, Dex Scanner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pokémon Masters EX | Dex Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (219K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 219K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #48 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.8 GB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DeNA Co., Ltd. | Azikus d.o.o |
Customer experience
Pokémon Masters EX
Dex Scanner
Bugs and requests
Pokémon Masters EX
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and connection issues
- Incorrect type matchup and move effectiveness
- Sync move and ability bugs
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Dex Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pokémon Masters EX
- Nov. Master Fair gem special 12 variants$0.99
- Happy New Year gem special 12 variants$0.99
- Marvelous Mega 7 Years gem spl$0.99
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- Run-Up to 7 gem special 1$0.99
- Arc Suit Fair gem special 15 variants$0.99
- EX Master Fair gem special 13 variants$0.99
- 100 gems$0.99
- Gem special: 300 gems$0.99
- Daily gems (limit 1) + present$0.99
- Run-Up to 6 gem special 1$0.99
- May Master Fair gem special 12 variants$0.99
- Celebrate 5.5 gem special 1$0.99
- Run-Up to 5.5 gem special 1$0.99
- Holiday season gem special 1$0.99
- Sep. Master Fair gem special 1$0.99
- 5-Year Anniv. gem special 1$0.99
- Arc suit gem special 1 (lim.1)$0.99
- Run-Up to 5 gem special 1$0.99
- Masters Day gem special 112 variants$3.99
- Daily Gem Bundle EX$3.99
- Post-6.5 gems + spl. present$3.99
- Arc suit gem special 2 (lim.1)$3.99
- 520 gems$4.99
- Gem special: 1,000 gems$5.99
- Daily Stamina Bundle$7.99
- Happy New Year gem special 2$7.99
- Select Master Bundle 1$7.99
- Select Master Bundle 2$7.99
- Select Master Bundle 3$7.99
- Pokémon Masters Pass$7.99
- 5-Year Anniv. gem special 2$7.99
- Gem special: 3,200 gems$19.99
- Story Bundle$21.99
- Nov. Master Fair gem special 3$23.99
- Happy New Year gem special 32 variants$23.99
- Premium Pass$23.99
- Arc Suit Fair gem special 32 variants$23.99
- Daily Gem Bundle EX +$23.99
- EX Master Fair gem special 3$23.99
- Celebrate 5.5 gem special 3$23.99
- 5-Year Anniv. gem special 3$23.99
- Arc suit gem special 3 (lim.1)$23.99
- Run-Up to 5 gem special 3$23.99
- Happy New Year gem special 4$79.99
- 7-Year Anniv. super gem spl. 4$79.99
- 9,800 gems$79.99
- Celebrate 5.5 gem special 4$79.99
- 5-Year Anniv. gem special 4$79.99
Dex Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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