# MasterDex vs Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MasterDex | Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/damage-calc-plus-for-sv-champs/id1644347579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lorenzo Greco](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768196) | [Kensuke Hoshikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/733552122) |

## 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


### Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/damage-calc-plus-for-sv-champs/id1644347579)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time damage calculation, Supports SV and Champions, Handles various battle conditions, Calculation history, Pokémon and party management, Popular Pokémon and move rankings

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MasterDex free?

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

### Is Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs free?

Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MasterDex or Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs?

MasterDex is rated higher. MasterDex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MasterDex or Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs have ads?

Both MasterDex and Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MasterDex or Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs?

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, and Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs every 2 days. Most recently, MasterDex was updated on November 12, 2026 and Damage Calc Plus for SV Champs on November 12, 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.*