# MasterDex vs SC2 Playbook

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MasterDex at 1.7K against SC2 Playbook's 2. MasterDex also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). SC2 Playbook's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SC2 Playbook sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SC2 Playbook 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of MasterDex's written reviews are positive against 100% of SC2 Playbook's.

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, SC2 Playbook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MasterDex | SC2 Playbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sc2-playbook/id1632329889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lorenzo Greco](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768196) | [Aleksandar Andreev](https://appshunter.io/developer/597079503) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SC2 Playbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sc2-playbook/id1632329889)

Master StarCraft II with this comprehensive companion app. It offers detailed build orders, unit stats, and strategic insights for all races. Stay updated on balance changes and improve your gameplay with an easy-to-use design.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive build orders for all races, Detailed unit and building stats, Strategic insights and tips, Balance update tracking, Easy-to-use in-game reference

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Supporter | $14.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Supporter | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MasterDex free?

MasterDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SC2 Playbook free?

SC2 Playbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MasterDex or SC2 Playbook?

SC2 Playbook is rated higher. MasterDex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while SC2 Playbook averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MasterDex or SC2 Playbook have ads?

Both MasterDex and SC2 Playbook show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MasterDex or SC2 Playbook?

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, and SC2 Playbook every 3 months. Most recently, MasterDex was updated on October 20, 2026 and SC2 Playbook on October 4, 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.*