# CTA Dex vs ShinyDex

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CTA Dex | ShinyDex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cta-dex/id1522211974/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinydex-shiny-tracker/id6504899853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 223 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Dezordi de Jesus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491946240) | [Danielle Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703420073) |

## 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


### ShinyDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinydex-shiny-tracker/id6504899853)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*