# CTA Dex vs BattleDex Assistant

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BattleDex Assistant at none against CTA Dex's 9. BattleDex Assistant also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). CTA Dex's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. BattleDex Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

BattleDex Assistant 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 7, 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 100% of BattleDex Assistant's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CTA Dex | BattleDex Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cta-dex/id1522211974/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battledex-assistant/id6746467637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 223 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Dezordi de Jesus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491946240) | [Athanasios Sipsis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817084763) |

## 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


### BattleDex Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battledex-assistant/id6746467637)

Instantly analyze Pokémon type matchups and discover strengths and weaknesses. Quickly search for any Pokémon by name, number, or type combination. This tool provides competitive-grade accuracy for team building and battles.

**Highlights:** Instant type analysis, Dual-type interaction calculations, Lightning-fast Pokémon search, Competitive-grade accuracy, Detailed matchup insights, Official type effectiveness data

**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 BattleDex Assistant free?

BattleDex Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CTA Dex or BattleDex Assistant?

BattleDex Assistant is rated higher. CTA Dex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while BattleDex Assistant averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do CTA Dex or BattleDex Assistant have ads?

CTA Dex shows ads; BattleDex Assistant does not.

### Which is updated more often, CTA Dex or BattleDex Assistant?

CTA Dex ships an update every 9 days, and BattleDex Assistant every 9 days. Most recently, CTA Dex was updated on October 27, 2026 and BattleDex Assistant 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.*