# M.Tech vs MasterDex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MasterDex at 87% against M.Tech's 17%. MasterDex also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 13). M.Tech's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. M.Tech asks for nothing beyond the download.

MasterDex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterDex has 1.7K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of M.Tech's written reviews are positive against 87% of MasterDex's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M.Tech | MasterDex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtech/id1546431761/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [侃 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545099105) | [Lorenzo Greco](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768196) |

## What reviewers say

### M.Tech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtech/id1546431761)

Control a device through various modes including remote, drive, gyroscope, path, and programming. Experience different ways to interact and have fun with its versatile control options.

**Highlights:** Multiple control modes, Remote control, Drive mode, Gyroscope control, Path mode, Programming mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 M.Tech free?

M.Tech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MasterDex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, M.Tech or MasterDex?

MasterDex is rated higher. M.Tech averages 3.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MasterDex averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do M.Tech or MasterDex have ads?

MasterDex shows ads; M.Tech does not.

### Which is updated more often, M.Tech or MasterDex?

M.Tech ships an update every 3 weeks, and MasterDex every 3 weeks. Most recently, M.Tech was updated on September 24, 2026 and MasterDex on September 27, 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.*