# MasterDex vs Tears Companion

MasterDex and Tears Companion both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of MasterDex's written reviews are positive against 76% of Tears Companion's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tears Companion sells 10 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 Tears Companion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of MasterDex's written reviews are positive against 76% of Tears Companion's.

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Tears Companion every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MasterDex | Tears Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tears-companion/id6449003066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 450 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lorenzo Greco](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768196) | [Sebastian Kruse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199925370) |

## 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


### Tears Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tears-companion/id6449003066)

This interactive guide offers detailed offline maps and checklists for popular Zelda games. Track collectibles, look up items, armor, recipes, and enemies with comprehensive databases. Sync progress across devices and enjoy a customizable experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive offline maps, Smart checklists and progress tracking, Comprehensive game databases, Item, armor, and recipe lookup, Enemy strategies, iCloud sync and backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fully unlock all our apps | $2.49 | per month |
| Fully unlock all our apps | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Fully unlock all our apps | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Fully unlock all our apps | $14.99 | per year |
| Compendium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Armors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monster & Guides | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recipes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Pages | $4.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredibly detailed and helpful
- 👍 Great companion for 100% completion
- 👍 Customizable map overlays
- 🚀 Frequent updates
- 👍 Comprehensive checklist features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💰 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🔍 Inconsistent location naming and missing some details
- 🔍 Lack of visual guides for some collectibles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when accessing checklists
- Inconsistent search functionality

**Requested features**

- Separate checklists for side quests, adventures, and main quests
- Ability to mark progress on shrines and towers (unlocked vs. completed)
- Inclusion of mini-boss and pristine weapon locations
- More detailed information on armor sets and upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MasterDex free?

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

### Is Tears Companion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MasterDex or Tears Companion?

Tears Companion is rated higher. MasterDex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Tears Companion averages 4.8 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do MasterDex or Tears Companion have ads?

Both MasterDex and Tears Companion show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MasterDex or Tears Companion?

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tears Companion every 10 days. Most recently, MasterDex was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tears Companion on November 3, 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.*