Comparison

ProDex vs Middle Earth Explorer

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

Head to head
About

ProDex

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
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ProDex is the ultimate Pokédex companion, offering fast, offline access to all data from all games, from Pokémon Red & Blue up to the latest releases, including Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions. With everything in one place and always up-to-date, ProDex ensures you are ready to catch 'em all and lead the most epic battles. Use our advanced features, such as the Team Builder and customizable Checklists, and enjoy a deeper, more fun way to play. ADVANCED FEATURES ———————————— ProDex is a Pokédex, and much more. Enjoy exclusive features, whether you're battling competitively or hunting every rare Pokémon and Shiny: → Ultimate Team Builder Design, analyze, and save teams for VGC, single-player, or casual play. Check type weaknesses and stat spreads instantly for your entire team. → Catch Checklists (Including Shinies) Track your Pokédex progress across all Pokémon games and never lose sight of your Shiny Hunts and collection goals. → Regional or National Pokédex Choose the game you are currently playing to only see data specific to that game, or browse all data from all games without switching between versions using the National Pokédex mode. → Complete Offline Mode Access all application data, even without an Internet connection. Perfect for playing on the go. → Advanced Filters Find any Pokémon, Attack, TM, or Item instantly using highly customized search filters. → Advanced Type Chart Complete analysis tool for every single-type and double-type matchup. → iOS Optimized Design Enjoy a native and beautiful user interface, optimized for the latest Apple devices and style guidelines. → Dark Mode Optimized UI for comfortable, late-night gaming sessions. ALL GAMES, ALL DATA ———————————— ProDex provides all Regional Pokédexes and a Complete National Pokédex with easy-to-read information on all these elements: → Pokémon → Stats → Evolutions → Moves → Locations → Catch Rates → TMs (Technical Machines) → Abilities → Natures → Items (Held, Battle, Key) → Egg Groups → Move Tutors → Gym Leaders, Elite 4, and Champions Battle Teams → Tera Raid information → And more… DOWNLOAD PRODEX ———————————— Download ProDex today and transform your gaming experience. Access the ultimate guide, designed by Trainers, for Trainers. Legal and Terms ————————— 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/

About

Middle Earth Explorer

An interactive map and guide to the lands of Middle Earth, featuring over 50 locations, 90 events, and 10 quest timelines. Explore detailed lore, character journeys, and movie/book information. Works offline and supports accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Interactive Middle Earth map
  • 50+ detailed locations
  • 10 epic quest timelines
  • 26 major character profiles
  • Library of movies, books, and TV adaptations
  • Full-text search and bookmarking
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Explore the lands of Middle Earth like never before. An interactive map with 50+ locations, 90+ events, and 10 epic quest timelines — all beautifully crafted for Tolkien fans. EXPLORE THE MAP - Browse all of Middle Earth on a stunning hand-drawn style map - Tap any location for deep lore: The Shire, Rivendell, Mordor, Minas Tirith, and more - Filter by race: Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, Humans, and creatures of shadow FOLLOW THE QUESTS - 10 quest timelines from The Hobbit to The Return of the King - Swipe through events step by step — battles, departures, encounters, and milestones - See where each event happened on the map with a single tap MEET THE CHARACTERS - Detailed profiles for 26 major characters with portraits - Follow character journeys traced across the map - Discover connections between characters and events LIBRARY - Browse Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies with cast, crew, and ratings - Explore TV adaptations with episode guides and cast photos - Discover Tolkien's books with cover art from OpenLibrary - Watch iconic video clips with a native player POWERFUL TOOLS - Full-text search across locations, events, and paths - Bookmark your favorite places and create custom collections - Measure distances between locations in leagues BUILT FOR EVERYONE - Available in 31 languages - Designed for accessibility with full VoiceOver support - Works offline — video clips require an internet connection Free. No ads. No personal data collected. Your data stays on your device. Middle Earth Explorer qualifies for Apple's "Data Not Collected" privacy label. Explore freely.

Screenshots

ProDex4 screens
Middle Earth Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Middle Earth Explorer at none against ProDex's 19. Middle Earth Explorer also leads on ads (none vs shown). ProDex's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 13) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). On price, rating 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. ProDex sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Middle Earth Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ProDex against 4.5 for Middle Earth Explorer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProDex has 4.9K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of ProDex's written reviews are positive against 67% of Middle Earth Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProDex ships an update every 4 days, Middle Earth Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ProDex versus Middle Earth Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProDexMiddle Earth Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.9K ratings) — better4.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4.9K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB28 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWidoAlp Ozcan

Customer experience

ProDex

All ratings4,871 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews1,073 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.3%

Middle Earth Explorer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

ProDex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

7 requests
  • National Pokédex view
  • Ability to track caught Pokémon
  • Pokémon evolution information
  • Offline mode
  • Filters for Pokémon search
Show 2 more
  • Shiny Pokémon tracking in team builder
  • Gym leader and trainer team information

Middle Earth Explorer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

ProDex

Subscriptions2
  • Support to the project$0.991 Month
  • Big support to the project$2.991 Month
One-time17
  • Premium Ultra-Sun Ultra-Moon$0.99
  • Premium Soul Silver Heart Gold$0.99
  • Premium for Emerald$0.99
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  • Premium for Red Blue Yellow$0.99
  • Premium for Legends Z-A$1.49
  • Premium for Sword and Shield$1.99
  • Premium for FireRed, LeafGreen$1.99
  • Premium for Pokémon Let's Go$1.99
  • Premium Diamond Pearl remakes$1.99
  • Premium for Legends Arceus$1.99
  • Premium for Scarlet and Violet$1.99
  • Premium Pack Pokémon 3DS$2.99
  • Premium Pack Pokémon DS$2.99
  • Tips - Pay us a Cappuccino$2.99
  • Premium Pack Pokémon GameBoy$3.79
  • Premium Mega Pack Pokémon$5.99
  • Premium Mega Pack Pokémon$6.99
None

Middle Earth Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProDex free?
ProDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Middle Earth Explorer free?
Middle Earth Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ProDex or Middle Earth Explorer?
ProDex is rated higher. ProDex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Middle Earth Explorer averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do ProDex or Middle Earth Explorer have ads?
ProDex shows ads; Middle Earth Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, ProDex or Middle Earth Explorer?
ProDex ships an update every 4 days, and Middle Earth Explorer fortnightly. Most recently, ProDex was updated on October 3, 2026 and Middle Earth Explorer on September 25, 2026.

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