Comparison

MasterDex vs Damage Calculator

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

Damage Calculator

Calculate offensive power, bulk, and damage for Pokémon battles. Simulate battle environments like weather and terrain. Save and load custom sets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Offensive power and bulk calculation
  • Damage calculation and KO estimation
  • Speed comparison
  • Battle environment simulation
  • Save and load sample sets
Features
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A power and damage calculator for competitive Pokémon battles. Supports both the mainline games and Pokémon Champions. Features - Offensive power and bulk calculation - Damage calculation and KO count estimation - Speed comparison - Battle environment simulation, including weather, terrain, and Trick Room - Save and load sample sets This app is completely free and contains no ads. This is an unofficial fan-made app and is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. All related game data and copyrights belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

MasterDex4 screens
Damage Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Damage Calculator at none against MasterDex's 2. Damage Calculator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MasterDex's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 4). 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. Damage Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Damage Calculator 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 4, 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 Damage Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Damage Calculator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MasterDex versus Damage Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterDexDamage Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLorenzo GrecoJaeyeon Kim

Customer experience

MasterDex

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

Damage Calculator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
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

Damage Calculator

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

Damage Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MasterDex free?
MasterDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Damage Calculator free?
Damage Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MasterDex or Damage Calculator?
Damage Calculator is rated higher. MasterDex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Damage Calculator averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do MasterDex or Damage Calculator have ads?
MasterDex shows ads; Damage Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, MasterDex or Damage Calculator?
MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, and Damage Calculator every 6 days. Most recently, MasterDex was updated on November 3, 2026 and Damage Calculator on October 31, 2026.

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