# ProDex vs Play! Pokémon Access

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProDex at 88% against Play! Pokémon Access's 14%. ProDex also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Play! Pokémon Access's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProDex sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Play! Pokémon Access asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProDex holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProDex has 5K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of ProDex's written reviews are positive against 14% of Play! Pokémon Access's.

ProDex ships an update every 4 days, Play! Pokémon Access every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProDex | Play! Pokémon Access |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodex-complete-game-guide/id1485409731/reviews)** | [2.1 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-pokemon-access/id6738208583/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 14.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 197 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wido](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485386735) | [THE POKEMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/594261408) |

## What reviewers say

### ProDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodex-complete-game-guide/id1485409731)

This comprehensive companion app provides offline access to all Pokémon data across every game. It features advanced tools like a team builder and customizable checklists to enhance your gameplay and collection tracking.

**Highlights:** Offline Pokédex access, Team Builder for VGC and casual play, Shiny Hunt and collection checklists, Regional and National Pokédex modes, Advanced search filters, Detailed type matchup analysis, Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support to the project | $0.99 | per month |
| Big support to the project | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Ultra-Sun Ultra-Moon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Soul Silver Heart Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Emerald | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Red Blue Yellow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Legends Z-A | $1.49 | one-time |
| Premium for Sword and Shield | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for FireRed, LeafGreen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Pokémon Let's Go | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Diamond Pearl remakes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Legends Arceus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Scarlet and Violet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Pokémon 3DS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Pokémon DS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tips - Pay us a Cappuccino | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Pokémon GameBoy | $3.79 | one-time |
| Premium Mega Pack Pokémon | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive Pokédex
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔍 Detailed Pokémon information
- 💡 Helpful team building tools
- 🗺️ Accurate location data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Missing some Pokémon data
- 🌐 Requires internet connection
- 🇪🇸 Lack of language options (e.g. Spanish)

**Reported bugs**

- Move description not loading for some moves
- Pokémon type weaknesses not displaying correctly
- Checklist feature crashing the app
- Ads still showing up after purchasing premium

**Requested features**

- National Pokédex view
- Ability to track caught Pokémon
- Pokémon evolution information
- Offline mode
- Filters for Pokémon search


### Play! Pokémon Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-pokemon-access/id6738208583)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Discover local events and tournaments for Pokémon video games, the Trading Card Game, and Pokémon GO. Connect with the community, find new battles, and forge friendships. This app is your gateway to the Play! Pokémon program.

**Highlights:** Discover local Play! Pokémon events, Search for video game tournaments, Find Trading Card Game tournaments, Locate Pokémon GO tournaments, Connect with the Pokémon community, Find prizes and make friends

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Conceptually a big step forward
- 🔒 Useful tools in one place

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of basic functionality like sorting by date
- 🔍 Difficult to find events, limited search radius
- 🔒 Forced to use app, no browser-based event locator
- 🤯 Inconvenient user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Event information not displayed properly
- Functionality downgraded compared to previous website

**Requested features**

- Sort events by date
- Increase search radius beyond 50 miles
- Add events to phone calendar
- Support multiple accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProDex free?

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

### Is Play! Pokémon Access free?

Play! Pokémon Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProDex or Play! Pokémon Access?

ProDex is rated higher. ProDex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Play! Pokémon Access averages 2.1 from 90 ratings.

### Do ProDex or Play! Pokémon Access have ads?

ProDex shows ads; Play! Pokémon Access does not.

### Which is updated more often, ProDex or Play! Pokémon Access?

ProDex ships an update every 4 days, and Play! Pokémon Access every 2 months. Most recently, ProDex was updated on October 27, 2026 and Play! Pokémon Access 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.*