# PikaDex vs Dextopia

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PikaDex | Dextopia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikadex-dex-for-every-game/id1509561856/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dextopia/id1565684199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **747** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% 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 | 1.5 GB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Byon](https://appshunter.io/developer/309681721) | [Bryan Heinz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070965854) |

## What reviewers say

### PikaDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikadex-dex-for-every-game/id1509561856)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| All GameBoy Games | $0.99 | one-time |
| All DS Games | $0.99 | one-time |
| All 3DS Games | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Switch Games | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium (All Games) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent Pokédex app
- 🔍 Comprehensive Pokémon information
- 🛠️ Useful team building features
- 💰 Fair one-time premium purchase
- 🔄 Regularly updated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Missing Pokémon data for certain games
- 🔀 Issues with team/move editing
- 🎨 Lack of shiny Pokémon sprites

**Reported bugs**

- Pokémon data not loading correctly
- Team information being lost
- Crashes when renaming teams
- Incorrect move/ability information

**Requested features**

- Add shiny Pokémon sprites
- Include Pokémon locations and item data
- Implement National Pokédex view
- Add Pokémon catch/owned tracking
- Improve team building functionality


### 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 PikaDex free?

PikaDex 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, PikaDex or Dextopia?

Dextopia is rated higher. PikaDex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 747 ratings, while Dextopia averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do PikaDex or Dextopia have ads?

Neither PikaDex nor Dextopia shows ads.

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

PikaDex ships an update every 10 days, and Dextopia every 5 months. Most recently, PikaDex was updated on August 29, 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.*