# MasterDex vs Treasures

The clearest difference is ads: Treasures at none against MasterDex's shown. Treasures also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MasterDex's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Treasures sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Treasures holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterDex has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Treasures's.

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Treasures every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MasterDex | Treasures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasures-collect-and-share/id6473803728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 196 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lorenzo Greco](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768196) | [DOUBCO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719862793) |

## 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


### Treasures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasures-collect-and-share/id6473803728)

Catalog and organize your personal collections with ease. Add items using photos or links, with AI assistance for details. Share your interests with others and keep track of future finds.

**Highlights:** Unlimited items and collections, AI Autofill for item details, Save discoveries via share sheet, Explore public collections in Club, Wishlist for future finds, Customizable layouts and fields, Add photos, notes, and custom data

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treasures Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Treasures Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Treasures Plus Annual | $24.90 | per year |
| Treasures Pro Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| 250 AI Gems | $7.49 | one-time |
| 500 AI Gems | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 AI Gems | $25.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 AI Gems | $59.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 AI Gems | $109.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 AI Gems | $209.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MasterDex free?

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

### Is Treasures free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MasterDex or Treasures?

Treasures is rated higher. MasterDex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Treasures averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MasterDex or Treasures have ads?

MasterDex shows ads; Treasures does not.

### Which is updated more often, MasterDex or Treasures?

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, and Treasures every 3 days. Most recently, MasterDex was updated on November 12, 2026 and Treasures on November 12, 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.*