Comparison

MasterDex vs Drop Timer

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

Drop Timer

Features
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Master the clock. Drop Timer is your dedicated tactical HUD for tracking high-stakes rotations in real-time. In the modern meta, timing is the only currency that matters. Whether you are waiting for a server to go live, a legendary item to spawn, or a limited-edition piece of tech to restock, being late by a single second means missing out. Drop Timer is the "Scarcity Terminal" built for those who refuse to be late. From global server deployments and streetwear launches to rotating map conditions and supply drops, stay in sync with the pulse of your interests with a stylish, zero-latency second screen. The Scarcity Protocol: This isn't just a clock—it’s a precision terminal. Track the exact millisecond a console restock hits the market, the moment a streetwear "drop" goes live, or the precise window for an extraction in the world’s most demanding tactical shooters. Key Protocols: Command Line Interface (CLI): Designed for speed. Use the built-in CLI to input timers using natural language. Type "2 days, 4 hours" or "tomorrow at 6 pm" to instantly initialize a countdown. No menus, no friction—just immediate synchronization. Calendar Sync: Bridge the digital and physical. With a single tap, sync any terminal countdown to your default calendar. Ensure your external devices and daily schedule are aligned with the same time stream as the drop. Buffer Notifications: Stay ahead of the crowd. Set custom notification buffers to be alerted minutes or hours before an event actually goes live. Perfect for pre-loading launchers or queuing for streetwear drops. Custom Sync: Set relative or absolute timers for weekly resets, streetwear drops, hardware restocks, and game launches. Multi-Domain Hub: Track diverse event types—from extraction shooter map rotations to the next hype-cycle product launch—all in one unified interface. Network HUD: An ad-free, high-performance interface designed to live on your desk during a raid or act as your primary terminal for planning big-ticket purchases. Live-Service Sync: Monitor the pulse of the industry by tracking the exact second seasons reset or major content patches go live. Extraction Timing: Gain a tactical advantage by monitoring critical map windows and extraction point availability in real-time. Event Tracking: Never miss limited-time challenges, double XP weekends, or daily loot rotations again. Designed for the Wired: With an aesthetic inspired by the gritty, analog-future of the early internet, Drop Timer provides a focused, "distraction-free" environment. No algorithms, no tracking, and no noise—just pure data synchronization.

Screenshots

MasterDex4 screens
Drop Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MasterDex at Free against Drop Timer's $1.99. Drop Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

MasterDex is free to download; Drop Timer costs $1.99 up front. MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Drop Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MasterDex versus Drop Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterDexDrop Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLorenzo GrecoJORDAN GARY OLOMAN

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

Drop Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MasterDex

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

Drop Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MasterDex free?
MasterDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drop Timer free?
Drop Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MasterDex or Drop Timer have ads?
MasterDex shows ads; Drop Timer does not.

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