# The Elder Scrolls Map vs MasterDex

The clearest difference is ads: The Elder Scrolls Map at none against MasterDex's shown. MasterDex's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 67%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Elder Scrolls Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for The Elder Scrolls Map against 4.8 for MasterDex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of The Elder Scrolls Map's written reviews are positive against 87% of MasterDex's.

The Elder Scrolls Map ships an update every 2 weeks, MasterDex every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Elder Scrolls Map | MasterDex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-map/id1578477454/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) | [Lorenzo Greco](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768196) |

## What reviewers say

### The Elder Scrolls Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-map/id1578477454)

Explore the vast world of Skyrim with a comprehensive, unofficial companion guide. Discover all locations, quests, and hidden items with an interactive map. Save your progress to track your discoveries and plan your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Interactive maps of Skyrim and DLC areas, All quests and locations marked, Track Dragon priest masks and Deadric artifacts, Mark found locations with checkboxes, Save game progress for organized exploration

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access (3 Months) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium version | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime purchase | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful companion app
- 👍 Beautifully designed
- 👍 Helps with organization
- 👍 Convenient for traveling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for important features
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile app
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔒 Locked content that should be free

**Reported bugs**

- Locations not showing names
- Crash on startup after update
- Paywall reappearing after purchase

**Requested features**

- Add alchemy recipes
- Include Solstheim map
- Add ability to track progress
- Integrate with game saves
- Add perks and skill trees


### 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 | $2.99 | 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 The Elder Scrolls Map free?

The Elder Scrolls Map 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, The Elder Scrolls Map or MasterDex?

MasterDex is rated higher. The Elder Scrolls Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while MasterDex averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do The Elder Scrolls Map or MasterDex have ads?

MasterDex shows ads; The Elder Scrolls Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Elder Scrolls Map or MasterDex?

The Elder Scrolls Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and MasterDex every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Elder Scrolls Map was updated on October 11, 2026 and MasterDex on October 11, 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.*