MasterDex vs Xeno Configurator
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!"
Xeno Configurator
Easily customize your lightsaber's blade effects, colors, and ignitions via Bluetooth. Update your saber's firmware to access new features and test sound fonts. This app provides full control over your lightsaber's visual and auditory experience.
- Bluetooth connection to Xeno3 boards
- Customize blade effects, colors, and ignitions
- Update saber firmware
- Test sound fonts
- Change colors per font
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The future of easy saber technology is here! With the Xeno Configurator, you can connect through bluetooth to your Xeno3 board – pixel OR baselit – and customize your blade effects, colors, and ignitions, as well as update the firmware to add new features to your board as they become available! BASIC FEATURES: - Bluetooth connection to Xeno3 boards - Edit blade modes, effects, and ignitions - Test sound fonts - Easily upgrades the firmware of your saber - Change colors for each font’s blade effects Programmer/ App maker – DT Software
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MasterDex at 87% against Xeno Configurator's 27%. MasterDex also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 441). Xeno Configurator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). 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
Both are free to download. MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Xeno Configurator asks for nothing beyond the download.
MasterDex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 441 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of MasterDex's written reviews are positive against 27% of Xeno Configurator's.
MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Xeno Configurator every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | MasterDex | Xeno Configurator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better | 2.6 (441 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews — better | 26.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 441 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lorenzo Greco | Damien Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
MasterDex
Xeno Configurator
User reviews
MasterDex
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Great Pokédex
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 One-time purchase
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashing and slow loading
- 🐛 Bugs with team builder
- 🐛 Missing Pokémon forms and gender differences
- 🐛 Incorrect or outdated information
- 💡 Lack of Pokémon location filters
Xeno Configurator
From 441 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customization options
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 🚀 Responsive app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth connection
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
Xeno Configurator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot connect to saber
- Saber settings reset unexpectedly
- Firmware update issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
4 requests- More blade style and effect options
- Ability to save custom settings
- Improved sound font management
- Better color tuning and customization
In-app purchases
MasterDex
- Masteredex - Sale$1.99
- Masterdex PRO$2.99
Xeno Configurator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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