# CTA Dex vs Hyrule Compendium

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CTA Dex at 91% against Hyrule Compendium's 46%. CTA Dex also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Hyrule Compendium's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CTA Dex sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Hyrule Compendium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CTA Dex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 421 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of CTA Dex's written reviews are positive against 46% of Hyrule Compendium's.

CTA Dex ships an update every 9 days, Hyrule Compendium fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CTA Dex | Hyrule Compendium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cta-dex/id1522211974/reviews)** | [4.5 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyrule-compendium/id1550328012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 421 |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 223 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Dezordi de Jesus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491946240) | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) |

## What reviewers say

### CTA Dex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cta-dex/id1522211974)

This comprehensive companion app helps Pokémon trainers track their collections, plan teams, and access detailed information for every main series game. It includes features for shiny hunting, TCG card collection, and more.

**Highlights:** Complete National Pokédex with all forms, Collection and shiny tracking, Team builder for all supported games, Shiny hunt counter and statistics, TCG card collection tracker, Detailed Pokémon stats and move databases

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Great Ball | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Master Ball | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Small Extra Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small tip! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big tip! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Extra Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge tip! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive Pokédex with all games
- 🚀 Fast updates with new game releases
- 📊 Detailed tracking of Pokédex progress, living dex, and shiny dex
- 🔍 Helpful filters and search options
- 📚 Useful information like type weaknesses, evolution methods, and more

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ads can be intrusive, but can be removed with a small tip
- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches reported, like disappearing teams and missing Pokémon forms
- 🔍 Wish for more granular filtering options (e.g., specific type combinations)

**Reported bugs**

- Missing mega evolution Pokémon like mega Dragonite
- Issues with loading move information in the Team Builder for Pokémon Legends: Arceus
- Paldea National Pokédex numbers are incorrect

**Requested features**

- Add Pokémon Go integration and checklist
- Implement a mass deletion/reset option
- Allow creating custom checklists (e.g., for DLC Pokédexes)
- Add the ability to view and track Pokémon forms, including Alolan, Galarian, and regional variants
- Integrate Pokémon Home functionality more deeply


### Hyrule Compendium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyrule-compendium/id1550328012)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for completing your in-game compendium. It helps you discover rare creatures, items, and explore the entire map with detailed location information. A checklist feature allows you to track your progress effectively.

**Highlights:** Creature and item details, Progress checklist, Detailed map with locations, Treasure finding, Unlockable features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very helpful for 100% completion
- 👍 Helps a lot with games
- 👍 Best Zelda compendium ever
- 👍 Useful for learning about monsters
- 👍 Great for registering gear

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to unlock sections
- 💸 Scummy paywall
- 💸 Not free to unlock all
- 💸 Misleading purchase information
- 💸 Inaccurate data for TOTK

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to purchase
- Data copied and pasted, inaccurate
- Numbering is wrong
- Text doesn't fit properly
- Blue moblins don't have 3000 health

**Requested features**

- Add tips section
- Add enter button
- Add TOTK health, defense, durability, damage
- Add Spanish language option
- Make everything free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CTA Dex free?

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

### Is Hyrule Compendium free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CTA Dex or Hyrule Compendium?

CTA Dex is rated higher. CTA Dex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Hyrule Compendium averages 4.5 from 421 ratings.

### Do CTA Dex or Hyrule Compendium have ads?

CTA Dex shows ads; Hyrule Compendium does not.

### Which is updated more often, CTA Dex or Hyrule Compendium?

CTA Dex ships an update every 9 days, and Hyrule Compendium fortnightly. Most recently, CTA Dex was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hyrule Compendium on October 23, 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.*