Comparison

MasterDex vs SimpliList

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

SimpliList

This intelligent shopping list app uses AI to help you create lists faster, organize items, and track purchases. It offers voice input, receipt scanning, and household sharing to streamline your shopping experience.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted list creation
  • Voice input for adding items
  • Purchase history tracking
  • Receipt scanning and item extraction
  • Household list sharing
  • Smart item organization
Features
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# SimpliList SimpliList is an intelligent grocery list app that helps you plan shopping trips faster, stay organized in the store, and keep track of what your household buys over time. Powered by AI, SimpliList learns from your shopping habits to make list creation and grocery planning effortless. ## Features ### Smart Grocery Lists - Create grocery lists quickly with AI-assisted suggestions. - Organize items for efficient shopping. - Mark items as you shop with simple swipe gestures. ### Voice Input - Add multiple items at once using your voice. - Fast, convenient, hands-free list creation. ### Purchase History - See what you buy most often. - View when items were last purchased. - Better understand your shopping habits over time. ### Receipt Scanning - Capture a photo of a receipt. - AI automatically extracts purchased items. - Keep a searchable history of shopping trips and purchases. ### Household Sharing - Share grocery lists with family members using iCloud. - Keep everyone in sync with a shared household shopping list. ## SimpliList Pro Unlock advanced AI-powered features designed to make grocery shopping even faster and more personalized. Whether you're shopping for yourself or managing a household, SimpliList helps you stay organized, save time, and shop smarter. Privacy Policy: https://simplitica.co/simplilist/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MasterDex4 screens
SimpliList3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SimpliList at none against MasterDex's shown. SimpliList also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MasterDex's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and SimpliList sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SimpliList 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. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of MasterDex's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpliList's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, SimpliList every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MasterDex versus SimpliList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterDexSimpliList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLorenzo GrecoSimplitica, LLC

Customer experience

MasterDex

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

SimpliList

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

SimpliList

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
1 purchases

SimpliList

Subscriptions1
  • SimpliList Pro1 Month trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is MasterDex free?
MasterDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpliList free?
SimpliList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MasterDex or SimpliList?
SimpliList is rated higher. MasterDex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while SimpliList averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MasterDex or SimpliList have ads?
MasterDex shows ads; SimpliList does not.
Which is updated more often, MasterDex or SimpliList?
MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimpliList every 6 days. Most recently, MasterDex was updated on September 24, 2026 and SimpliList on September 14, 2026.

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