# GO Raid Party vs MasterDex

GO Raid Party and MasterDex both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of MasterDex's written reviews are positive against 45% of GO Raid Party's. MasterDex also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). GO Raid Party's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 1.7K) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GO Raid Party sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GO Raid Party against 4.8 for MasterDex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GO Raid Party has 27K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of GO Raid Party's written reviews are positive against 87% of MasterDex's.

GO Raid Party ships an update every 2 months, MasterDex every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GO Raid Party | MasterDex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-raid-party/id1525921773/reviews) | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Whale Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/369008122) | [Lorenzo Greco](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768196) |

## What reviewers say

### GO Raid Party

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-raid-party/id1525921773)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Connect with other players globally to participate in remote raids. Find or host raid parties easily, regardless of your location, to tackle challenging bosses and collect rare Pokémon.  Achieve your raid goals faster with a simple and intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Remote raid invitations, Find raid parties globally, Host your own raid rooms, Raid regional Pokémon, 24/7 raiding opportunities, Simple profile setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthy Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for remote raids
- 🌍 Connects players globally
- 🎉 Able to get rare Pokémon

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription required for full access
- 🤖 Issues with bot accounts
- 🕰️ Long wait times to join raids
- 🏃‍♂️ People leaving raids at the last second

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to host raids for some users
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Invites not being received

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter by player level
- Option to queue for raids instead of constant refreshing
- Improved communication between players
- Accountability system for reliable hosts


### MasterDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for fans and trainers, offering detailed information on creatures, team building, and the trading card game. It features offline access, advanced search, and tracking for favorite creatures and shinies, updated for the latest generation.

**Highlights:** Updated creature information, Team builder tool, Trading Card Game details, Offline functionality, Shiny creature tracker, Advanced search filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Masteredex - Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Masterdex PRO | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Great Pokédex
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 One-time purchase
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing and slow loading
- 🐛 Bugs with team builder
- 🐛 Missing Pokémon forms and gender differences
- 🐛 Incorrect or outdated information
- 💡 Lack of Pokémon location filters

**Reported bugs**

- Shiny toggle not working in team builder
- Pokémon 3D models and artwork not displaying
- Johto region locations missing
- Crashes when adding Pokémon to teams
- Incorrect information for some Pokémon (e.g., Necrozma's ability, Pikachu's classification)

**Requested features**

- Add Pokémon location filters
- Implement ability to mark Pokémon as caught/seen
- Add damage calculator
- Allow reorganizing of teams
- Include Pokémon cries and Dynamax/Gigantamax forms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GO Raid Party free?

GO Raid Party is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MasterDex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GO Raid Party or MasterDex?

GO Raid Party and MasterDex are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 27K and 1.7K ratings respectively.

### Do GO Raid Party or MasterDex have ads?

Both GO Raid Party and MasterDex show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GO Raid Party or MasterDex?

GO Raid Party ships an update every 2 months, and MasterDex every 3 weeks. Most recently, GO Raid Party was updated on September 24, 2026 and MasterDex on September 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.*