# Dextopia vs Pokélab for Legends Arceus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pokélab for Legends Arceus at 98% against Dextopia's 50%. Pokélab for Legends Arceus also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (108 vs 3). Dextopia's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokélab for Legends Arceus sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Dextopia asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pokélab for Legends Arceus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokélab for Legends Arceus has 108 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Dextopia's written reviews are positive against 98% of Pokélab for Legends Arceus's.

Dextopia ships an update every 5 months, Pokélab for Legends Arceus every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dextopia | Pokélab for Legends Arceus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dextopia/id1565684199/reviews) | **[4.9 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokelab-for-legends-arceus/id1614967174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **98.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryan Heinz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070965854) | [Hilal Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614967626) |

## What reviewers say

### Dextopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dextopia/id1565684199)

This unofficial app provides a comprehensive Pokédex for core Pokémon RPGs, covering generations 1 through 8. It allows users to track caught Pokémon, search by name or number, and view detailed information including forms, types, stats, and evolution lines.

**Highlights:** National Pokédex (Gen 1-8), Catch tracking, Search by name/dex number, Detailed Pokémon info, Forms and types, Evolution lines

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pokélab for Legends Arceus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokelab-for-legends-arceus/id1614967174)

This app serves as an unofficial companion for Pokémon Legends Arceus, offering comprehensive tools to aid players in their journey. It includes checklists for various in-game achievements, a team builder, and detailed search and sorting functionalities for Pokémon, moves, and items.

**Highlights:** Research task checklists, Pokémon caught checklists, Shiny and Alpha Pokémon tracking, Team builder with customization, Advanced search and filtering, Detailed Pokémon and move information, Item and location guides

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip Icon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip Icon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip Icon | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive Pokédex with detailed information
- 🎯 Excellent research task tracking system
- 🗺️ Helpful maps for collectibles and Pokémon locations
- ✨ Beautiful and intuitive user interface design
- 🆓 Completely free with no ads or paywalls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on iPhone
- 📱 No cloud sync between devices (iPhone/iPad)
- 🎯 Inconsistent touch targets on menus/dropdowns
- 📋 Could use better organization system
- 🔤 Font choice not appealing to some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes consistently on iPhone
- Research level 10 doesn't auto-check Pokémon on checklist
- Duplicate moves appearing in move selection
- Touch targets for menus slightly misaligned
- Missing some alpha Pokémon data

**Requested features**

- Cloud sync/iCloud backup for cross-device data
- Companion apps for other Pokémon games (Scarlet/Violet, etc.)
- Support for multiple game versions/saves
- Shiny Pokédex tracker
- Type matchup rating in team builder


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dextopia free?

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

### Is Pokélab for Legends Arceus free?

Pokélab for Legends Arceus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dextopia or Pokélab for Legends Arceus?

Pokélab for Legends Arceus is rated higher. Dextopia averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pokélab for Legends Arceus averages 4.9 from 108 ratings.

### Do Dextopia or Pokélab for Legends Arceus have ads?

Neither Dextopia nor Pokélab for Legends Arceus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dextopia or Pokélab for Legends Arceus?

Dextopia ships an update every 5 months, and Pokélab for Legends Arceus every 9 days. Most recently, Dextopia was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pokélab for Legends Arceus on October 8, 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.*