MasterDex vs Smart IV
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!"
Smart IV
This app provides real-time IV scanning for your Pokémon without exiting the game. It helps identify perfect IV Pokémon and discover their abilities, enhancing your gameplay experience.
- Real-time IV scanning
- 100% IV checker
- Discover Pokémon abilities
- In-game overlay
- Free to use
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Smart IV is a FREE Pokémon GO IV scanner that seamlessly gives details about your Pokémon without leaving the game. 100% IV Checker tells if your Pokémon is 100% IV even before catching the Pokémon. Discover all Pokémon and their abilities within Smart IV. DISCLAIMER Smart IV is a third-party application to help trainers to get in touch with each other. It is not affiliated with Pokémon GO, Niantic, Nintendo, or The Pokémon Company. EULA Please visit https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MasterDex at 87% against Smart IV's 40%. MasterDex also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Smart IV's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Smart IV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MasterDex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of MasterDex's written reviews are positive against 40% of Smart IV's.
MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart IV every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MasterDex | Smart IV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews — better | 39.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 1.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 366 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lorenzo Greco | PYDE TECHNOLOGIES LTD |
Customer experience
MasterDex
Smart IV
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
Smart IV
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 💡 Helpful for finding high IV Pokémon
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
- 🐛 Inaccurate IV predictions
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with screen recording
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
Smart IV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Broadcast session issues
- Inability to update trainer level
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
3 requests- Display exact IV percentages instead of just 'maybe 100%'
- Add support for Master League data
- Allow sorting of Pokémon
In-app purchases
MasterDex
- Masteredex - Sale$1.99
- Masterdex PRO$2.99
Smart IV
- Smart IV Mega Collector$1.991 Month
