Comparison

Yu vs MasterDex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Yu

This app is a comprehensive tool for Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG players. It allows users to scan and register decks, calculate life points, simulate starting hands, and search for cards. It also supports tournament participation and helps find local stores and events.

Highlights
  • Scan and register decks with camera
  • Calculate Life Points
  • Simulate starting hands
  • Search cards by image or text
  • Log and archive duels
  • Find official tournament stores
  • Search and register for events
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◆The「Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG」Official Support App has finally arrived!! You can easily use the camera to register your Decks, calculate Life Points and even proceed to simulate your starting 5-card hand! This App has tons of features which are beneficial to any Duelist! ◆Standout Features◆ 【Identify various Cards through your Camera!】 You can easily read Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards through your Camera. Image Recognition Technology allows you to scan and read up to 20 Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards at a time! ▼Using Card Recognition can help you to: - Easily register your Deck lists into the App - Quickly check-up on the Card Q&A for certain cards. (Only available in Japanese) 【Installed with Duel Supporting Features which can be used at Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournaments!】 「Yu-Gi-Oh! Neuron」is a Support App which can be used at Official Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Tournaments. Displays your Card game ID barcode Linkable with your current Card Game ID Register your Decks within the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Card Database Installed with many useful features like calculating Life Points, tossing coins, rolling Dices, placing/removing Counters etc. 【Introducing Different Features】 ●Deck Registration - Easily register your Deck through your Camera - Able to read up to maximum 20 cards - Smooth maneuverability to edit your Decks - Manage your Decks by linking it to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Card Database - Able to search public deck lists worldwide - Able to check the latest Forbidden & Limited List - Able to simulate your opening 5-card hand - And many more features to support your Deck managing experience ●Supporting your Duels - Calculating Life Points - Log, Save and Archive your Duels - Flipping coins, rolling dices and placing/removing Counters - Playable BGM feature ●Card Search - Easily search Cards with your Camera - Search Cards accurately through Specifying Card Name, Card Text, Link Markers etc. - Displays Card Text in 8 different languages ●Supports Tournament Participation - Displays your Card game ID barcode - Linkable with your current Card Game ID - Register your Decks within the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Card Database ●Notice/Product Details - Able to check Notices from KONAMI - Able to check Yu-Gi-Oh! Product Details ●Store Search -Search for Official Tournament Store around your area -Locate OTS on the map -Check details of the OTS -Check the featured events in the OTS stores -Set your HOME/Favorite OTS store -Get directions to the OTS stores (by linking with another Map App) ●Search for Sanctioned Events -Event Search -Check Event Details -Pre-Register for Events -Add Events to your Watchlist ●Manage Registered Events -Display today’s registered event -Display future registered event ●Duel Record -Display result of your past event Dueling record. ●Ranking -Display Event Point Rankings per nation ●Others -Display list of Pre-Registered Events -Receive prizes from your HOME OTS store ■System Requirements Supported OS version: iOS 13.0 and above. Supported devices: Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Please note that even if your device fulfils the system specification required to run the application, it may still not run properly due to external factors, such as available memory, conflicts with other applications, or an intrinsic limitation of the device itself. 【About Yu-Gi-Oh!】 “Yu-Gi-Oh!” is a popular manga created by Kazuki Takahashi that was serialized in SHUEISHA Inc.’s “WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP” since 1996. From 1999, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Provides a Trading Card Game (TCG) and console games, based on “Yu-Gi-Oh!” created from the original manga. Currently, the Card Game has expanded to over 75 different countries and locations, especially in Japan, USA and Europe, printed in 9 different languages, and is enjoyed by fans around the world. ©2020 Studio Dice/SHUEISHA, TV TOKYO, KONAMI ©Konami Digital Entertainment

About

MasterDex

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
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Embark on an epic journey with MasterDex, the ultimate companion for all the fans and trainers. Key Features: ▶ Updated to Scarlet and Violet: Stay up-to-date with the latest generation of creatures, including their unique forms, evolutions, and abilities. ▶ Team Builder: Strategize and assemble your dream team using MasterDex's intuitive team-building feature. Plan your battles and unleash the power of synergy. ▶ TCG Info Included: Dive into the Trading Card Game world with comprehensive TCG information, including card details, prices, and rarity. ▶ No Login Required: Get instant access to a wealth of creature knowledge without the hassle of creating an account or remembering credentials. ▶ Works Offline: MasterDex is designed to be your reliable companion, even when you're offline. Access crucial information on the go, no matter where your adventures take you. ▶ Special Evolutions and Alternative Forms: Uncover the secrets of special evolutions and explore the diverse range of alternative forms within this captivating universe. ▶ Create a List of Your Favorite Creatures: Keep track of your most cherished companions. ▶ Keep Track of Your Shinies: Stay organized and track your shiny creatures with ease. MasterDex helps you monitor and celebrate your rare and unique discoveries. ▶ Detailed Information: Access to comprehensive details on creatures, moves, abilities, natures, items locations, and types. ▶ Advanced Search Filters: Find the creatures you're looking for effortlessly using advanced search filters. Narrow down your search based on various criteria. Embark on an extraordinary journey with MasterDex, your go-to companion. Please note that MasterDex is an unofficial, fan-made, and free-to-use app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the creators of the captivating world. Start your adventure today and become a true master!"

Screenshots

Yu4 screens
MasterDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yu at none against MasterDex's 2. Yu also leads on ads (none vs shown). MasterDex's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Yu against 4.8 for MasterDex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Yu's written reviews are positive against 87% of MasterDex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yu ships an update every 5 weeks, MasterDex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Yu versus MasterDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYuMasterDex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.8K ratings)4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews87.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better1.7K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size596 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKONAMILorenzo Greco

Customer experience

Yu

All ratings2,796 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews409 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative27.4%

MasterDex

All ratings1,713 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews373 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.6%

User reviews

Yu

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient deck building and management
  • 👍 Useful life point calculator and duel tools
  • 🔍 Comprehensive card database and search
  • 💡 Potential for more music tracks and customization

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches with certain features
  • 🔌 Offline mode limitations
  • 🇬🇧 Lack of support for certain languages

MasterDex

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Yu

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera scanning issues
  • Frequent crashes and loading problems
  • Syncing and account issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to test decks against AI opponents
  • Option to customize player names and duel layout
  • Inventory management for physical card collections
  • Deck copying and sharing features

MasterDex

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

9 requests
  • 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
Show 4 more
  • Add Pokémon trainer and villain information
  • Provide option to change default sprite view
  • Implement Tera Type information
  • Add item location and TM/HM information

In-app purchases

None

Yu

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MasterDex

One-time2
  • Masteredex - Sale$1.99
  • Masterdex PRO$7.99

Questions

Is Yu free?
Yu 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, Yu or MasterDex?
MasterDex is rated higher. Yu averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while MasterDex averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Yu or MasterDex have ads?
MasterDex shows ads; Yu does not.
Which is updated more often, Yu or MasterDex?
Yu ships an update every 5 weeks, and MasterDex every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yu was updated on September 22, 2026 and MasterDex on September 24, 2026.

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