# Guideys vs Prokedex

The clearest difference is ads: Guideys at none against Prokedex's shown. Prokedex's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1K vs 70). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guideys sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Prokedex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prokedex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prokedex has 1K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Guideys's written reviews are positive against 82% of Prokedex'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, Prokedex weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guideys | Prokedex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guideys-sword-and-shield/id1496095727/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prokedex/id6474760289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hexyas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496095726) | [Alexandru Raul Contor Nagy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722467682) |

## 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- ✨ No ads in free version
- 💯 Great Pokédex for Sword/Shield
- 💡 Helpful for tracking Pokémon
- ✅ Detailed information provided

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing to figure out how to get the app/game
- 🗺️ Difficulty navigating maps
- 🤔 Users struggle to understand functionality
- 💰 Some users dislike paying for information
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 No family sharing for premium upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Rockruff and its evolution have issues (only Midday has evolutions)
- Zygarde 10% and 50% forms are mixed up

**Requested features**

- Scarlet and Violet version
- Option to add number of Pokémon obtained and nicknames
- Catch rate for each Pokeball on each Pokémon
- Filter Pokémon by weather condition
- Group late-game Pokémon separately from early/mid-game Pokémon


### Prokedex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prokedex/id6474760289)

Access comprehensive data for all pocket monsters across multiple game generations. Features include an interactive encyclopedia, teambuilder, and detailed move and ability information. Explore regions with interactive maps and track your progress with checklists.

**Highlights:** Monster encyclopedia with detailed stats, Interactive regional maps, Teambuilder with cloud sharing, Comprehensive moves and abilities dex, Type weakness and resistance calculator, Caught checklist and living dex tracker, Shiny hunting tracker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Informative and comprehensive
- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 💡 Helpful for Nuzlocke runs
- 👍 Nostalgic and refreshing
- 👍 Covers all generations of Pokémon

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on certain features
- 💡 Missing some Pokémon information
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific Pokémon
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to view Nincada's evolution
- Saved notes for shiny hunting disappearing
- Default game setting not saving

**Requested features**

- Ability to search by Pokédex number
- Option to reorder built teams list
- Pokémon Go integration
- Nuzlocke tracking features
- Ability to nickname Pokémon in team builder


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guideys free?

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

### Is Prokedex free?

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

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

Prokedex is rated higher. Guideys averages 4.4 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Prokedex averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Guideys or Prokedex have ads?

Prokedex shows ads; Guideys does not.

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

Guideys ships an update every 10 days, and Prokedex weekly. Most recently, Guideys was updated on October 24, 2026 and Prokedex on October 22, 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.*