Comparison

MasterDex vs Clue Companion

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

Clue Companion

Enhance your in-person Clue game experience by discreetly managing your suspect, weapon, and location notes. This app syncs with your console or PC game, offering a private digital notepad for your detective work.

Highlights
  • Discreetly track suspects, weapons, and locations
  • Syncs with PC and console Clue games
  • Customizable color scheme matches character
  • Seamless game flow integration
  • Private digital notepad for notes
Features
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Love playing Clue on PC or console with friends and family in the same room? Make sure to keep your cards concealed! With your trusty Clue Companion app in hand, you can easily keep track of your suspect list, potential murder weapons, and the scene of the crime without anyone sneaking a peek! If anyone’s going to find out whodunit, it’s you! Keep a watchful eye on your suspects, mark down who you think has a watertight alibi, and pull together the perfect accusation. Download the official Clue Companion app today – the only sidekick a top-tier detective can trust! This app requires you to have Clue on PlayStation®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox or Steam®. FEATURES LOCAL PLAY MADE EASY — Download the Clue Companion app on your phone and keep your notes and cards close to hand easily. CUSTOMISED TO YOUR CHARACTER — Your app’s colour scheme will automatically match your character choice! Solve the crime in style! SEAMLESS GAME FLOW — Boot up CLUE on your chosen platform, pick Local Game, then enter the code on the Clue Companion app on your phone. You’re ready to get sleuthing!

Screenshots

MasterDex4 screens
Clue Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MasterDex at 87% against Clue Companion's 18%. MasterDex also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 19). Clue Companion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Clue Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MasterDex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterDex has 1.8K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of MasterDex's written reviews are positive against 18% of Clue Companion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Clue Companion every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MasterDex versus Clue Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterDexClue Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better3.3 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews — better18.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLorenzo GrecoMarmalade Game Studio Limited

Customer experience

MasterDex

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

Clue Companion

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative79.8%

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

Clue Companion

From 19 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for some users
  • 👍 Enjoyable game experience
  • 👍 Syncs well with game
  • 👍 Developers have fixed issues
  • 👍 Good for family play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not work for many
  • 🐛 "Game does not exist" error
  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🐛 Unplayable after updates
  • 🐛 Waste of money/time

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

Clue Companion

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App does not connect to game
  • Error message: "Game does not exist"
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Update broke the app
  • Game code invalid
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  • Cannot join local games
  • Slow download times
  • Visual glitch showing player cards
  • App not syncing with game

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve download speed
  • Fix app to work with game
  • Allow offline play
  • Improve text readability
  • Better control scheme

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MasterDex

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

Clue Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MasterDex free?
MasterDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clue Companion free?
Clue Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MasterDex or Clue Companion?
MasterDex is rated higher. MasterDex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Clue Companion averages 3.3 from 19 ratings.
Do MasterDex or Clue Companion have ads?
MasterDex shows ads; Clue Companion does not.
Which is updated more often, MasterDex or Clue Companion?
MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clue Companion every 2 months. Most recently, MasterDex was updated on November 3, 2026 and Clue Companion on October 30, 2026.

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