Comparison

MasterDex vs Torakka

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

Head to head
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!"

About

Torakka

Track your anime and manga progress with this intuitive tool. Discover new series, manage your lists, and stay updated on airing shows. It connects with Anilist.co to keep your progress synchronized.

Highlights
  • Track anime and manga progress
  • Discover new and trending series
  • Organize and update lists
  • Receive airing notifications
  • View global and following activities
  • Search for anime and manga
Features
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An easy to use Anime and Manga tracker for Anilist.co. Torakka provides an easy way to: - See Following and Global Activities - Discover what's coming soon - Increase and decrease episode watched and chapter read - Receive notifications for airing anime - Organize and update your Anime and Manga lists - Discover trending and popular series - Search for your favorite Anime and Manga

Screenshots

MasterDex4 screens
Torakka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Torakka at none against MasterDex's 2. Torakka also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). MasterDex's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence 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. MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Torakka asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MasterDex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterDex has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of MasterDex's written reviews are positive against 100% of Torakka's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Torakka every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MasterDex versus Torakka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterDexTorakka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB56 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLorenzo GrecoCarlos King

Customer experience

MasterDex

All ratings1,713 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews373 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.6%

Torakka

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Torakka

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MasterDex

One-time2
  • Masteredex - Sale$1.99
  • Masterdex PRO$7.99
None

Torakka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MasterDex free?
MasterDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Torakka free?
Torakka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MasterDex or Torakka?
MasterDex is rated higher. MasterDex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Torakka averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do MasterDex or Torakka have ads?
MasterDex shows ads; Torakka does not.
Which is updated more often, MasterDex or Torakka?
MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, and Torakka every 2 weeks. Most recently, MasterDex was updated on September 24, 2026 and Torakka on September 8, 2026.

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