Comparison

Scry One vs MasterDex

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

Head to head
About

Scry One

Display artwork from random Magic: The Gathering cards directly on your homescreen. Customize the displayed art by selecting your preferred playing format. This unofficial fan content app brings your favorite game's visuals to your device.

Highlights
  • Random MTG card art display
  • Homescreen widgets
  • Format selection for artwork
  • Unofficial fan content
  • Customizable display
Features
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Simple widgets that display artwork from random Magic: The Gathering cards. Tap and hold on the random card widget to choose the playing format you want to see artwork from. Scry One is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Updated creature information
  • Team builder tool
  • Trading Card Game details
  • Offline functionality
  • Shiny creature tracker
  • Advanced search filters
Features
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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!"

Screenshots

Scry One2 screens
MasterDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scry One at none against MasterDex's shown. Scry One also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%). MasterDex's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Scry One sells 4 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Scry One's written reviews are positive against 87% of MasterDex's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scry One ships an update every 5 months, MasterDex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scry One versus MasterDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScry OneMasterDex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better86.6% of reviews
Number of ratings81.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB196 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJohn DavisLorenzo Greco

Customer experience

Scry One

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MasterDex

All ratings1,713 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.2%

Bugs and requests

Scry One

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

4 purchases

Scry One

One-time4
  • Common Tip$0.99
  • Uncommon Tip$1.99
  • Rare Tip$2.99
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  • Mythic Tip$4.99
2 purchases

MasterDex

One-time2
  • Masteredex - Sale$1.99
  • Masterdex PRO$2.99

Questions

Is Scry One free?
Scry One 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, Scry One or MasterDex?
MasterDex is rated higher. Scry One averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while MasterDex averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Scry One or MasterDex have ads?
MasterDex shows ads; Scry One does not.
Which is updated more often, Scry One or MasterDex?
Scry One ships an update every 5 months, and MasterDex every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scry One was updated on October 14, 2026 and MasterDex on October 20, 2026.

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