# MasterDex vs Xeno Configurator

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MasterDex | Xeno Configurator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261/reviews)** | [2.6 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeno-configurator/id1658316937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 441 |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 196 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lorenzo Greco](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768196) | [Damien Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658316939) |

## 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


### Xeno Configurator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeno-configurator/id1658316937)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customization options
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 🚀 Responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth connection

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to saber
- Saber settings reset unexpectedly
- Firmware update issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More blade style and effect options
- Ability to save custom settings
- Improved sound font management
- Better color tuning and customization


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*