MasterDex vs Paldea Companion
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!"
Paldea Companion
An unofficial offline map and guide for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It displays the locations of Pokémon, shops, items, and more. Users can tap icons for detailed descriptions and track progress with a checklist, with iCloud sync for data backup.
- Offline maps
- Pokémon locations
- Shop and item markers
- Fast travel points
- Checklist tracking
- Icon filtering
- iCloud sync
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Unofficial offline map for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The maps feature the locations of: - Pokémon - Fast Travel Points - Shops - Items - Battles - Stakes and Shrines - and many more! If there is additional information available, just tap the icon in the map to get a detailed description in a popup. All important and unique locations can also be tracked with a check list. You can check or uncheck your checklist entries even from the icon shown on the map. The shown icons on the map can be filtered e.g. for their type, location and status. To backup your data or share it with multiple devices you can use the iCloud sync. Disclaimer: Paldea Companion is a third party App. The developer of this software is not affiliated with Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. in any way. However, the creation and maintenance is permitted until withdrawal from Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: MasterDex at 1.7K against Paldea Companion's 110. Paldea Companion's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Paldea Companion sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MasterDex against 4.8 for Paldea Companion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterDex has 1.7K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of MasterDex's written reviews are positive against 92% of Paldea Companion's.
MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Paldea Companion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MasterDex | Paldea Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.7K ratings) | 4.8 (110 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 110 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — 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, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 354 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lorenzo Greco | Sebastian Kruse |
Customer experience
MasterDex
Paldea Companion
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
Paldea Companion
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MasterDex
- Masteredex - Sale$1.99
- Masterdex PRO$7.99
Paldea Companion
- Unlock all our apps$2.491 Month
- Unlock all our apps$5.993 Months
- Unlock all our apps$9.996 Months
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- Unlock all our apps$14.991 Year
- Tiny Tip$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Small tip$2.99
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- Big Tip$4.99
- Glorious Tip$9.99







