Comparison

FonduuTimer vs MasterDex

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

Head to head
About

FonduuTimer

This app helps you perfectly time your fondue cooking with customizable timers. It notifies you immediately upon completion via vibration or push notification, ensuring your food is never undercooked. No user data is tracked.

Highlights
  • Customizable timers
  • Preloaded common food options
  • Fork color selection
  • Vibration notifications
  • Push notifications
  • No user data tracking
Features
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Take the guesswork out of fondue night with FonduuTimer—a simple, customizable cooking timer designed to help keep every bite on track. FonduuTimer includes six default timers for common fondue favorites, including chicken, beef, pork, seafood, shrimp, and vegetables. Adjust their cooking times to match your preferences, or create custom presets for anything else on the menu. Personalize each custom preset with an emoji, color, name, and cooking duration. You can also select a fork color to help identify each active timer at a glance. FonduuTimer keeps your active timers accurate—even when the app is minimized—and alerts you when cooking is complete using notifications and optional vibration. Saved presets and timer settings remain ready for your next meal. Features include: Six built-in food timers Custom timer presets Personalized emojis and colors Multiple active timers Fork-color identification Completion notifications Enjoy your meal without constantly watching the clock. Always verify that food has reached a safe internal temperature before eating. NO USER DATA TRACKED.

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

FonduuTimer4 screens
MasterDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FonduuTimer at none against MasterDex's shown. FonduuTimer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MasterDex's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 20). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. FonduuTimer sells 3 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

FonduuTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterDex has 1.7K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of FonduuTimer's written reviews are positive against 87% of MasterDex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FonduuTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, MasterDex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FonduuTimer versus MasterDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFonduuTimerMasterDex
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings) — better4.8 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better86.8% of reviews
Number of ratings201.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrasente Wright Technologies, LLCLorenzo Greco

Customer experience

FonduuTimer

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

MasterDex

All ratings1,713 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews379 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.0%

Bugs and requests

FonduuTimer

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
Show 4 more
  • 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

3 purchases

FonduuTimer

One-time3
  • Small Star Pack$0.99
  • Medium Star Pack$2.99
  • Large Star Pack$4.99
2 purchases

MasterDex

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

Questions

Is FonduuTimer free?
FonduuTimer 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, FonduuTimer or MasterDex?
FonduuTimer is rated higher. FonduuTimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while MasterDex averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.
Do FonduuTimer or MasterDex have ads?
MasterDex shows ads; FonduuTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, FonduuTimer or MasterDex?
FonduuTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, and MasterDex every 3 weeks. Most recently, FonduuTimer was updated on October 4, 2026 and MasterDex on October 13, 2026.

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