Phantom Countdown vs MasterDex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phantom Countdown
This free utility app helps fans of a popular JRPG series track upcoming events. Create and customize multiple countdowns, display them on your home screen with widgets, and choose from built-in or custom themes. Countdowns update daily, offering flexible tracking by date, number of days, or unknown dates.
- Multiple countdown creation
- Home screen widgets
- Customizable themes
- Automatic daily updates
- Flexible date tracking
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Wake up, get up, get out there! For all the Phantom Thieves, Investigation Team members, and SEES fighters, prepare for your next event with Phantom Countdown! Phantom Countdown is a free app themed after everyone's favorite JRPG series, Persona. Features include: - Create and manage multiple Countdowns! - Display the Countdowns on your Home Screen with Widgets! - Style your Countdowns using baked in themes or your own themes! - Countdowns automatically update in the list and on your Widgets every new Calendar day! - Track Countdowns using a specific Date, a number of days until the event occurs, or an unknown date! Download today and begin counting down with style! Persona and all associated trademarks are properties of ATLUS and not of my own creation.
MasterDex
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.
- Updated creature information
- Team builder tool
- Trading Card Game details
- Offline functionality
- Shiny creature tracker
- Advanced search filters
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Embark on an epic journey with MasterDex, the ultimate companion for all the fans and trainers. Key Features: ▶ Updated to Scarlet and Violet: Stay up-to-date with the latest generation of creatures, including their unique forms, evolutions, and abilities. ▶ Team Builder: Strategize and assemble your dream team using MasterDex's intuitive team-building feature. Plan your battles and unleash the power of synergy. ▶ TCG Info Included: Dive into the Trading Card Game world with comprehensive TCG information, including card details, prices, and rarity. ▶ No Login Required: Get instant access to a wealth of creature knowledge without the hassle of creating an account or remembering credentials. ▶ Works Offline: MasterDex is designed to be your reliable companion, even when you're offline. Access crucial information on the go, no matter where your adventures take you. ▶ Special Evolutions and Alternative Forms: Uncover the secrets of special evolutions and explore the diverse range of alternative forms within this captivating universe. ▶ Create a List of Your Favorite Creatures: Keep track of your most cherished companions. ▶ Keep Track of Your Shinies: Stay organized and track your shiny creatures with ease. MasterDex helps you monitor and celebrate your rare and unique discoveries. ▶ Detailed Information: Access to comprehensive details on creatures, moves, abilities, natures, items locations, and types. ▶ Advanced Search Filters: Find the creatures you're looking for effortlessly using advanced search filters. Narrow down your search based on various criteria. Embark on an extraordinary journey with MasterDex, your go-to companion. Please note that MasterDex is an unofficial, fan-made, and free-to-use app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the creators of the captivating world. Start your adventure today and become a true master!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Phantom Countdown at none against MasterDex's shown. MasterDex's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Phantom Countdown sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MasterDex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterDex has 1.7K ratings behind it against 276, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Phantom Countdown's written reviews are positive against 87% of MasterDex's.
Phantom Countdown ships an update every 2 months, MasterDex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phantom Countdown | MasterDex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (276 ratings) | 4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | 86.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 276 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 196 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Sinex | Lorenzo Greco |
Customer experience
Phantom Countdown
MasterDex
User reviews
Phantom Countdown
From 276 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Persona-themed countdown
- 👍 Customizable themes and colors
- 🎨 Stylish and visually appealing
- 📆 Helpful for tracking deadlines and events
- 🎮 Captures the Persona aesthetic
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs with widget functionality
- 🔧 Issues with changing themes and colors
- 🔒 Lack of transparency in background
- 📊 Limited customization options
MasterDex
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Great Pokédex
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 One-time purchase
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashing and slow loading
- 🐛 Bugs with team builder
- 🐛 Missing Pokémon forms and gender differences
- 🐛 Incorrect or outdated information
- 💡 Lack of Pokémon location filters
Bugs and requests
Phantom Countdown
Reported bugs
4 issues- Countdowns disappearing or not saving
- Widgets not displaying properly
- App freezing when changing notification settings
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add countdown to lock screen
- Integrate with calendar app
- Ability to set custom countdown sounds
- Automatic countdown rotation
- More detailed Persona-themed design
MasterDex
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
9 requests- 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
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- Add Pokémon trainer and villain information
- Provide option to change default sprite view
- Implement Tera Type information
- Add item location and TM/HM information
In-app purchases
Phantom Countdown
- Level 1 Tip$0.99
- Level 5 Tip$2.99
- Level 25 Tip$9.99
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- Level 50 Tip$24.99
- Level 99 Tip$49.99
MasterDex
- Masteredex - Sale$1.99
- Masterdex PRO$2.99
Questions
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