Comparison

MasterDex vs RuneSkill

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

RuneSkill

This app displays your Old School RuneScape skills and progress directly on your Apple Watch. It offers live complications for your watch face and automatic updates without requiring any login or data collection.

Highlights
  • Skill tab view with progress on watch
  • Live complications for watch face
  • Automatic updates
  • No login or data collection
  • Track total level and XP
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Runeskill puts your Old School RuneScape skills right on your Apple Watch. Check your total level and XP, track progress over time, and show off your favorite stats with rich complications. No login, no setup, no data collection. Features: • Skill tab view with progress directly on your watch • Live complications to display any skill on your watch face • Automatic updates with no extra steps • No accounts, no tracking, just stats Perfect for players who want their progress on hand at all times. Whether you’re grinding for max or just curious about your levels, Runeskill makes your wrist the best place to check in. All user and game data is owned by Jagex Limited.

Screenshots

MasterDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RuneSkill at none against MasterDex's 2. RuneSkill also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MasterDex's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). On price and device support 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. RuneSkill asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RuneSkill holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterDex has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MasterDex versus RuneSkill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterDexRuneSkill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLorenzo GrecoRitwik Biswas

Customer experience

MasterDex

All ratings1,713 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews373 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.6%

RuneSkill

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 4 more
  • Add Pokémon trainer and villain information
  • Provide option to change default sprite view
  • Implement Tera Type information
  • Add item location and TM/HM information

RuneSkill

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MasterDex

One-time2
  • Masteredex - Sale$1.99
  • Masterdex PRO$7.99
None

RuneSkill

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MasterDex free?
MasterDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RuneSkill free?
RuneSkill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MasterDex or RuneSkill?
RuneSkill is rated higher. MasterDex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while RuneSkill averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MasterDex or RuneSkill have ads?
MasterDex shows ads; RuneSkill does not.

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