# ProDex vs Middle Earth Explorer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Middle Earth Explorer at none against ProDex's 19. ProDex's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 14) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads 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. Middle Earth Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ProDex against 4.6 for Middle Earth Explorer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProDex has 4.9K ratings behind it against 14, 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.

ProDex ships an update every 4 days, Middle Earth Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProDex | Middle Earth Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodex-complete-game-guide/id1485409731/reviews) | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middle-earth-explorer/id6759880971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 196 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Wido](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485386735) | [Alp Ozcan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878252814) |

## 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


### Middle Earth Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middle-earth-explorer/id6759880971)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 and Middle Earth Explorer are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.9K and 14 ratings respectively.

### Do ProDex or Middle Earth Explorer have ads?

Both ProDex and Middle Earth Explorer show ads.

### 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 17, 2026 and Middle Earth Explorer on October 11, 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.*