MasterDex vs Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Updated creature information
- Team builder tool
- Trading Card Game details
- Offline functionality
- Shiny creature tracker
- Advanced search filters
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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!"
Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs
Calculate Pokémon battle damage in real-time for Scarlet Violet and Champions. Manage your Pokémon, parties, and view detailed breakdowns of damage calculations. Features rankings and history for saved builds.
- Real-time damage calculation
- Supports SV and Champions
- Handles various battle conditions
- Calculation history
- Pokémon and party management
- Popular Pokémon and move rankings
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Supports both SV and Champions in one damage calculator. Features - Real-time damage calculation with detailed results - Switch between SV and Champions from a single app - Support for singles, doubles, weather, and field conditions - Calculation history for comparing multiple results - Pokémon and party management for your saved builds - Popular Pokémon and move rankings based on in-app usage Damage Calculation Enter the attacking and defending Pokémon, abilities, stats, EVs in SV or stat points in Champions, items, and moves to see results instantly. You can also review the calculation process and detailed breakdown to understand how each result was produced. History and Management Save previous calculations and revisit them later. You can also register trained Pokémon, keep notes, and organize them into parties for faster setup. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy https://starhoshi.github.io/damageplus/terms-privacy/ This app is an unofficial fan-made app. Pokemon, Pokémon, and Pocket Monsters are registered trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures, and Game Freak.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MasterDex at 4.8 against Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs's 4.0. MasterDex also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and review sentiment (87% vs 73%). Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MasterDex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterDex has 1.8K 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 73% of Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs's.
MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | MasterDex | Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews — better | 72.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lorenzo Greco | Kensuke Hoshikawa |
Customer experience
MasterDex
Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs
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
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- Add Pokémon trainer and villain information
- Provide option to change default sprite view
- Implement Tera Type information
- Add item location and TM/HM information
Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MasterDex
- Masteredex - Sale$1.99
- Masterdex PRO$2.99
Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs
- Remove Ads Monthly$0.991 Month
- Remove Ads Yearly$7.991 Year
- Remove Ads Forever$19.99
Questions
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