PikaDex vs Dextopia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PikaDex
This comprehensive encyclopedia provides all the essential information for Pokémon trainers, covering every core game from Red/Blue to Scarlet/Violet. It features detailed data on Pokémon, moves, items, and locations, along with a unique battle assistant and team builder.
- Pokémon, Moves, Items, and Locations Info
- Dual Type Effectiveness Checker
- Battle Assistant for tactical information
- In-game Team Builder
- Dark Mode and Search Functionality
- Filters for Pokémon list
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PikaDex is the ULTIMATE encyclopedia for all things in the Pokémon world! This is the best companion app for playing through all the core games, from Red/Blue/Yellow to the new Scarlet/Violet. All the information you need to succeed: - Pokémon Info - Moves - Items - Locations -- Capture methods for each Pokémon -- Maps for Generation 5 and earlier - Abilities - Evolutions - Types - Natures - TMs/HMs/TRs Dual Type Checker Check type effectiveness for dual-type Pokémon, and see all the Pokémon with those types! Battle Assistant Never before seen in any other app, select the Pokémon you're fighting against and its level, and view compiled tactical information in a streamlined interface. No more looking through multiple pages to figure out how to fight it! Teams PikaDex comes with a built-in team builder from the initial release! Keep track of all your teams, specific to each game. Track your Pokémon's stats, moves, natures, held items, and more! Other Features - Dark Mode (!!!) - Search in all major lists - Filters for Pokémon list - Dynamic text sizing for improved readability Disclaimer PikaDex is an unofficial app for fans, made by a fan. Thousands of hours by a sole developer have gone into making this the best Pokémon app to help you while playing the games! This app is not affiliated with Nintendo, GAME FREAK, or The Pokémon Company. Pokémon and Pokémon characters are trademarks of Nintendo. Use of Pokémon characters, images, and information is supported under fair use, no copyright infringement is intended. If you have any questions, suggestions or corrections, please reach out to me, contact options available in the app! Credits Our preview images were created using 'Previewed' at previewed.app.
Dextopia
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.
- National Pokédex (Gen 1-8)
- Catch tracking
- Search by name/dex number
- Detailed Pokémon info
- Forms and types
- Evolution lines
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Dextopia is an unofficial Pokédex app for core Pokémon RPGs that currently features a basic national Pokédex. Dextopia currently has the following features: • A basic National Pokédex featuring Pokémon from gen 1 - 8 • Ability to track if you've caught a Pokémon • Search by name or national dex number • Pokémon details • Forms • Types • Effective type chart • Base stats • Evolution line and details
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dextopia at none against PikaDex's 8. Dextopia also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PikaDex's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (747 vs 3). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. PikaDex sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Dextopia asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PikaDex against 4.7 for Dextopia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PikaDex has 747 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of PikaDex's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dextopia's.
PikaDex ships an update every 10 days, Dextopia every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PikaDex | Dextopia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (747 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 747 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.5 GB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Byon | Bryan Heinz |
Customer experience
PikaDex
Dextopia
Bugs and requests
PikaDex
Reported bugs
4 issues- Pokémon data not loading correctly
- Team information being lost
- Crashes when renaming teams
- Incorrect move/ability information
Requested features
5 requests- Add shiny Pokémon sprites
- Include Pokémon locations and item data
- Implement National Pokédex view
- Add Pokémon catch/owned tracking
- Improve team building functionality
Dextopia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PikaDex
- Small Tip$0.99
- All GameBoy Games$0.99
- All DS Games$0.99
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- All 3DS Games$0.99
- All Switch Games$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Premium (All Games)$3.99
- Large Tip$4.99
Dextopia
No in-app purchases
