# MasterDex vs Final Fantasy Map

The clearest difference is ads: Final Fantasy Map at none against MasterDex's shown. Final Fantasy Map also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). MasterDex's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 6). 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 Final Fantasy Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MasterDex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterDex has 1.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Final Fantasy Map every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MasterDex | Final Fantasy Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterdex-complete-guide/id1621464261/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-map/id6778795939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lorenzo Greco](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768196) | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) |

## 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


### Final Fantasy Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-map/id6778795939)

Navigate the world of Final Fantasy VII with an interactive map and detailed game information. Track progress, find hidden locations, items, and side quests. Designed for all players to enhance their adventure.

**Highlights:** Interactive world map, Progress tracking, Collectible discovery, Search and filter markers, Offline functionality, Detailed game information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime purchase | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MasterDex free?

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

### Is Final Fantasy Map free?

Final Fantasy Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MasterDex or Final Fantasy Map?

MasterDex is rated higher. MasterDex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Final Fantasy Map averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do MasterDex or Final Fantasy Map have ads?

MasterDex shows ads; Final Fantasy Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, MasterDex or Final Fantasy Map?

MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, and Final Fantasy Map every 2 days. Most recently, MasterDex was updated on October 22, 2026 and Final Fantasy Map on October 20, 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.*