# Damage Calculator vs Tier List Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Damage Calculator at 93% against Tier List Maker's 28%. Damage Calculator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Tier List Maker's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 45) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tier List Maker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Damage Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Damage Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tier List Maker has 3.1K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Damage Calculator's written reviews are positive against 28% of Tier List Maker's.

Damage Calculator ships an update every 3 weeks, Tier List Maker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Damage Calculator | Tier List Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/damage-calculator/id1554958775/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tier-list-maker-set-list-make/id1593826181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fadi Hareth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554959017) | [Aleksei Metelkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611949928) |

## What reviewers say

### Damage Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/damage-calculator/id1554958775)

Calculate the damage your Pokémon moves will deal in battles. Simulate scenarios by adjusting stats, items, and abilities for accurate damage ranges. Includes a speed calculator to determine attack order.

**Highlights:** Damage simulation for moves, Adjustable Pokémon stats and items, Speed calculation for attack order, Offline functionality, Dark mode support, Custom Pokémon builds

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tier List Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tier-list-maker-set-list-make/id1593826181)

Easily create custom tier lists for any game. Organize items into up to 26 ranked rows with customizable colors and photos. Save your lists within the app or export them directly to your photo gallery.

**Highlights:** Create custom tier lists, Up to 26 ranked rows, Add photos to tiers, Customizable tier colors, Save lists within the app, Export lists to photo gallery

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps organize and plan things
- 🚀 Great for making tier lists
- 👍 Fun and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤑 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Limited functionality without premium

**Reported bugs**

- Deletes saved tier lists
- Images don't always load properly
- Infinite ad loops when trying to use app
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Allow renaming of tiers
- Add ability to rearrange items in tiers
- Provide more customization options
- Improve stability and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Damage Calculator free?

Damage Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tier List Maker free?

Tier List Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Damage Calculator or Tier List Maker?

Damage Calculator is rated higher. Damage Calculator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Tier List Maker averages 4.4 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Damage Calculator or Tier List Maker have ads?

Tier List Maker shows ads; Damage Calculator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Damage Calculator or Tier List Maker?

Damage Calculator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tier List Maker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Damage Calculator was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tier List Maker on October 31, 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.*