Comparison

CTA Dex vs ShinyDex

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

Head to head
About

CTA Dex

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
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Welcome to CTA Dex — the most complete companion app for Pokémon trainers, covering every main series game from Red & Blue to Legends ZA, plus TCG Pocket and Pokopia! POKÉDEX & COLLECTION TRACKING Complete National Dex with all forms: regional variants, Mega, Gigantamax, Tera, gender, and alternate forms Track your regular dex, living dex, and shiny living dex — all in one place Box view to organize your collection like the in-game PC Track expansions and DLC dexes separately (Isle of Armor, Crown Tundra, Teal Mask, Indigo Disk...) CHECKLIST TOOLS Capture, shiny, living dex, seen, and favorite trackers Legends: Arceus research task tracker (level 10 & complete) Alpha and shiny alpha trackers Shiny hunt counter with shareable milestone images and hunt statistics POKÉMON DETAILS Types, base stats, abilities (including hidden abilities), and moves Full evolution chains with all conditions (level, item, trade, friendship, move, time, and more) Where to find each Pokémon — with weather conditions and detailed locations All TMs, TRs, move tutors, and complete move databases per game TEAM BUILDER Build and save teams for every supported game Set moves, ability, held item, nature, IVs, EVs, and Tera type View calculated stats based on your inputs BATTLE TOOLS Interactive type effectiveness chart and matchup calculator Gym leader & Elite Four teams with full rosters and levels TCG POCKET Track your card collection across 25+ expansion sets Filter by rarity, type, energy, and pack Track cosmetics: coins, emblems, sleeves, playmats, deck covers, icons, and display boards POKOPIA Pokédex and event Pokédex tracker Habitats and event habitats Fossils, CDs, and Lost Relics (S & L) collections Complete moves database SUPPORTED GAMES Red/Blue · Yellow · Gold/Silver · Crystal · Ruby/Sapphire · Emerald · FireRed/LeafGreen · Diamond/Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold/SoulSilver · Black/White · Black 2/White 2 · X/Y · Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire · Sun/Moon · Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon · Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee · Sword/Shield · Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl · Legends: Arceus · Scarlet/Violet · Legends: Z-A · TCG Pocket · Pokémon HOME · Pokopia CTA Dex is an unofficial fan app, not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, GAME FREAK, or The Pokémon Company. Pokémon and all character names are trademarks of Nintendo. Pokémon © 1995–2025 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc. Images are used under Fair Use (US) and intellectual property law (FR). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ShinyDex

This app helps users track their creature collection with detailed information, artwork, and evolution chains. It offers offline access, search functionality, and Siri integration for a smooth user experience. Perfect for enthusiasts to expand their knowledge and track progress.

Highlights
  • Offline functionality
  • Detailed creature information
  • Capture tracking
  • High-quality artwork
  • Intuitive interface
  • Search and evolution chains
  • Siri integration
Features
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Key Features: 100% Offline. Detailed information on characteristics, abilities, and stats. Track which creatures you've captured in your journey. Beautiful, high-quality artwork for each creature . Smooth, intuitive interface for easy navigation. Search functionality to quickly find specific creatures . Evolution chains to see how creatures grow and change. Shortcuts and integration with Siri. Perfect for fans and trainers, this app is an essential companion for enthusiasts of all ages. Expand your knowledge, track your progress, and become a master! Download now and start your creature discovery adventure today! This app is an unofficial app and is NOT affiliated, endorsed or supported by Nintendo, GAME FREAK or The Pokemon company in any way. Some images used in this app are copyrighted and are supported under fair use. Some images used in this app are copyrighted and belong to Nintendo, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon Company. They are used in this app in accordance with the laws of Fair Use, for the United States of America, the intellectual property code, for France. Pokémon and Pokémon character names are trademarks of Nintendo. No copyright infringement intended. Pokémon © 2002-2018 Pokémon. © 1995-2018 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CTA Dex4 screens
ShinyDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShinyDex at none against CTA Dex's 9. ShinyDex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). CTA Dex's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 10). On price, rating 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. CTA Dex sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ShinyDex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CTA Dex against 4.9 for ShinyDex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTA Dex has 1.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of CTA Dex's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShinyDex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CTA Dex ships an update every 9 days, ShinyDex every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CTA Dex versus ShinyDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCTA DexShinyDex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB311 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeonardo Dezordi de JesusDanielle Lewis

Customer experience

CTA Dex

All ratings1,185 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%

ShinyDex

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CTA Dex

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

ShinyDex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

CTA Dex

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Great Ball$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Master Ball$4.991 Month
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  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Extra Tip$1.99
  • Small tip!$2.99
  • Big tip!$4.99
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  • Big Extra Tip$4.99
  • Huge tip!$9.99
None

ShinyDex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CTA Dex free?
CTA Dex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShinyDex free?
ShinyDex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CTA Dex or ShinyDex?
ShinyDex is rated higher. CTA Dex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ShinyDex averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do CTA Dex or ShinyDex have ads?
CTA Dex shows ads; ShinyDex does not.
Which is updated more often, CTA Dex or ShinyDex?
CTA Dex ships an update every 9 days, and ShinyDex every 2 months. Most recently, CTA Dex was updated on October 29, 2026 and ShinyDex on October 24, 2026.

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