Comparison

CTA Dex vs Database for Stardew

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

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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

Database for Stardew

This companion app provides comprehensive information for a popular farming simulation game. Access details on crafting, items, recipes, and guides, with offline functionality for convenience. Stay updated with game news and videos.

Highlights
  • Offline access
  • Item and recipe details
  • Crafting information
  • Game guides and tips
  • News and videos
  • Interconnected object navigation
  • Customizable text and themes
Features
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This app will be beneficial for both new and seasoned players. It doesn't require an internet connection for daily use, ensuring that any relevant information is always at your fingertips. Please note that this is an unofficial application. ● Features: • Achievements • Crafting • Item Drops • Environment • Guides • Hints • Items • Game News • Quests • Recipes • Tips • Tricks • Videos • Dark Mode • All objects are interconnected, allowing you to seamlessly navigate between related items—like viewing a recipe, then jumping to an ingredient, and easily returning or exploring other objects. • User-friendly navigation within the app • Supports both iPad & iPhone • Text search functionality • Object search by name • Sorting of objects by category, name, or type • Ability to add/remove objects from favorites • Customization of font size and style, with options for different color themes for text viewing • View a list of recently viewed objects • Zoom in on images or text • Works offline • Guides, hints, tips, and tricks Tons of useful and well-curated guides will be helpful for both new and experienced players. • Items and recipes Complete information for each item or recipe: images, ingredients, stats, and more. • News and videos Stay updated with the latest news and enjoy amazing videos related to this game. • Optimized The app is fully optimized for all Apple mobile devices. • Interconnected Objects All objects (items, recipes, etc.) are linked together for easy reference. • Offline Access Once the database is downloaded, the app can be used without an internet connection. This means all necessary information for a smooth gaming experience is available to you even in places without internet (like the subway). However, internet access is still required to view the news feed and large files like videos or animated GIF images. For any requests, suggestions, or comments, please use the "Feedback" section in the app or email me at jennyho.canada2024@gmail.com. I would be grateful and motivated if you left a positive review of my work. If you are willing and able to help with translations, feel free to email me as well. Thanks! :) ● Note This app is unofficial and is not affiliated with the game's developer, publisher, or distributor. All in-game content, imagery, text, and videos in the application are copyrighted by their respective owners. This reference app is designed to assist fans of the game with gameplay and is intended to be used alongside the game. It may contain information sourced from free online resources. If you have any concerns or believe there is a direct copyright or trademark violation that does not fall under "fair use" guidelines, please email me directly at jennyho.canada2024@gmail.com to discuss. Content is available under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0) unless otherwise noted. 
Subscription: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period. - The length of the subscription: one week, one year. - The price of the subscription: may vary per country. - The account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current period, the cost of the renewal will be identified - Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UPFlnDhVP927aWX2_hYcsc2vshxJ7VzTKw1iHSaM9EI Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15jUjU0NCQzZMPgsFPJJO0rVI1-fz8gBm44zqU_wIii4

Screenshots

CTA Dex4 screens
Database for Stardew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CTA Dex at 91% against Database for Stardew's 0%. CTA Dex also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 4). Database for Stardew's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Database for Stardew sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CTA Dex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTA Dex has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of CTA Dex's written reviews are positive against 0% of Database for Stardew's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CTA Dex ships an update every 9 days, Database for Stardew fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CTA Dex versus Database for Stardew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCTA DexDatabase for Stardew
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB316 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeonardo Dezordi de JesusTrang Ho Minh

Customer experience

CTA Dex

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

Database for Stardew

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Database for Stardew

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
Show 2 more
  • Big Extra Tip$4.99
  • Huge tip!$9.99
1 purchases

Database for Stardew

One-time1
  • Premium Package$9.99

Questions

Is CTA Dex free?
CTA Dex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Database for Stardew free?
Database for Stardew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CTA Dex or Database for Stardew?
CTA Dex is rated higher. CTA Dex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Database for Stardew averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do CTA Dex or Database for Stardew have ads?
CTA Dex shows ads; Database for Stardew does not.
Which is updated more often, CTA Dex or Database for Stardew?
CTA Dex ships an update every 9 days, and Database for Stardew fortnightly. Most recently, CTA Dex was updated on October 29, 2026 and Database for Stardew on October 24, 2026.

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