# FFXIV Gear Calculator vs MasterDex

The clearest difference is rating: MasterDex at 4.8 against FFXIV Gear Calculator's 2.5. MasterDex also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 6). FFXIV Gear Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FFXIV Gear Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

MasterDex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterDex has 1.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FFXIV Gear Calculator's written reviews are positive against 87% of MasterDex's.

## The numbers

| Metric | FFXIV Gear Calculator | MasterDex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ffxiv-gear-calculator/id1509329014/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **86.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coding Minds, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480612283) | [Lorenzo Greco](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768196) |

## What reviewers say

### FFXIV Gear Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ffxiv-gear-calculator/id1509329014)

Easily search and filter gear data for Final Fantasy XIV. Sort by class and level to quickly find the specific equipment you need.

**Highlights:** Filter gear data, Sort by class, Sort by level, Search equipment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MasterDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for fans and trainers, offering detailed information on creatures, team building, and the trading card game. It features offline access, advanced search, and tracking for favorite creatures and shinies, updated for the latest generation.

**Highlights:** Updated creature information, Team builder tool, Trading Card Game details, Offline functionality, Shiny creature tracker, Advanced search filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Masteredex - Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Masterdex PRO | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Great Pokédex
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 One-time purchase
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing and slow loading
- 🐛 Bugs with team builder
- 🐛 Missing Pokémon forms and gender differences
- 🐛 Incorrect or outdated information
- 💡 Lack of Pokémon location filters

**Reported bugs**

- Shiny toggle not working in team builder
- Pokémon 3D models and artwork not displaying
- Johto region locations missing
- Crashes when adding Pokémon to teams
- Incorrect information for some Pokémon (e.g., Necrozma's ability, Pikachu's classification)

**Requested features**

- Add Pokémon location filters
- Implement ability to mark Pokémon as caught/seen
- Add damage calculator
- Allow reorganizing of teams
- Include Pokémon cries and Dynamax/Gigantamax forms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FFXIV Gear Calculator free?

FFXIV Gear Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MasterDex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FFXIV Gear Calculator or MasterDex?

MasterDex is rated higher. FFXIV Gear Calculator averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MasterDex averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do FFXIV Gear Calculator or MasterDex have ads?

MasterDex shows ads; FFXIV Gear Calculator does not.

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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.*