# CTA Dex vs EffortValueTool

The clearest difference is update cadence: CTA Dex at every 9 days against EffortValueTool's every 2 months. CTA Dex also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and review sentiment (91% vs 67%). EffortValueTool's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

EffortValueTool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTA Dex has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of CTA Dex's written reviews are positive against 67% of EffortValueTool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CTA Dex ships an update every 9 days, EffortValueTool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CTA Dex | EffortValueTool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cta-dex/id1522211974/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effortvaluetool/id1609571317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 223 MB | 6 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) | [osamu fujiura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608469017) |

## 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


### EffortValueTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effortvaluetool/id1609571317)

This tool simplifies Pokémon training by allowing you to record and distribute effort values obtained from monsters. It offers an intuitive interface based on the game's mechanics and includes an undo function for mistakes.

**Highlights:** Record effort values, Distribute effort values, Undo mistakes, Intuitive game-based system, Track monster encounters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveADS | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CTA Dex free?

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

### Is EffortValueTool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CTA Dex or EffortValueTool?

EffortValueTool is rated higher. CTA Dex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while EffortValueTool averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CTA Dex or EffortValueTool have ads?

Both CTA Dex and EffortValueTool show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CTA Dex or EffortValueTool?

CTA Dex ships an update every 9 days, and EffortValueTool every 2 months. Most recently, CTA Dex was updated on October 27, 2026 and EffortValueTool on October 12, 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.*