Comparison

MasterDex vs Xeno Configurator

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

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connection to Xeno3 boards
  • Customize blade effects, colors, and ignitions
  • Update saber firmware
  • Test sound fonts
  • Change colors per font
Features
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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

Screenshots

MasterDex4 screens
Xeno Configurator4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Xeno Configurator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Xeno Configurator every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MasterDex versus Xeno Configurator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterDexXeno Configurator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better2.6 (441 ratings)
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews — better26.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better441
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLorenzo GrecoDamien Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

MasterDex

All ratings1,713 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.2%

Xeno Configurator

All ratings298 ratings
Positive32.6%
Neutral14.1%
Negative53.4%
Written reviews279 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral13.3%
Negative59.9%

User reviews

MasterDex

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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
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

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

2 purchases

MasterDex

One-time2
  • Masteredex - Sale$1.99
  • Masterdex PRO$2.99
None

Xeno Configurator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MasterDex free?
MasterDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xeno Configurator free?
Xeno Configurator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MasterDex or Xeno Configurator?
MasterDex is rated higher. MasterDex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Xeno Configurator averages 2.6 from 441 ratings.
Do MasterDex or Xeno Configurator have ads?
MasterDex shows ads; Xeno Configurator does not.
Which is updated more often, MasterDex or Xeno Configurator?
MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, and Xeno Configurator every 4 weeks. Most recently, MasterDex was updated on October 30, 2026 and Xeno Configurator on October 30, 2026.

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