# Guideys vs Dextopia

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guideys at 85% against Dextopia's 50%. Guideys also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (68 vs 3). Dextopia's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guideys sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dextopia asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dextopia holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guideys has 68 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Guideys's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dextopia's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Guideys ships an update every 10 days, Dextopia every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guideys | Dextopia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guideys-sword-and-shield/id1496095727/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dextopia/id1565684199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hexyas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496095726) | [Bryan Heinz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070965854) |

## What reviewers say

### Guideys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guideys-sword-and-shield/id1496095727)

This app serves as a comprehensive reference for Pokémon Sword and Shield players. It provides detailed information on Pokémon, their abilities, stats, and more, all accessible offline with advanced search and filtering options.

**Highlights:** Galar Pokedex data, Dens and Locations, Moves, Items, and Abilities, Gigantamax and Regional Forms, Offline functionality, Instant search and advanced filters, Dark mode and customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### Dextopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dextopia/id1565684199)

This unofficial app provides a comprehensive Pokédex for core Pokémon RPGs, covering generations 1 through 8. It allows users to track caught Pokémon, search by name or number, and view detailed information including forms, types, stats, and evolution lines.

**Highlights:** National Pokédex (Gen 1-8), Catch tracking, Search by name/dex number, Detailed Pokémon info, Forms and types, Evolution lines

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guideys free?

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

### Is Dextopia free?

Dextopia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Guideys or Dextopia?

Dextopia is rated higher. Guideys averages 4.4 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Dextopia averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Guideys or Dextopia have ads?

Neither Guideys nor Dextopia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guideys or Dextopia?

Guideys ships an update every 10 days, and Dextopia every 5 months. Most recently, Guideys was updated on July 5, 2026 and Dextopia on June 1, 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.*