MasterDex vs Shiny Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Updated creature information
- Team builder tool
- Trading Card Game details
- Offline functionality
- Shiny creature tracker
- Advanced search filters
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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!"
Shiny Tracker
Organize your shiny hunting progress with this focused tracker. Log encounters, save found shinies with details, and manage multiple hunts simultaneously. Share your progress and track your collection across devices.
- Track active and found hunts
- Multi Hunt for up to four hunts
- Adjustable encounter step counter
- Save nicknames for found shinies
- Track Dex and Living Dex progress
- Share hunts and finds
- Cross-device support (Mac, Apple Watch)
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Shiny Tracker is a focused native tracker for shiny hunters who want to keep every hunt organized without clutter. Create active hunts, choose a game and method, set your encounter step, and count each encounter from a large, easy-to-tap tracker screen. When a shiny is found, save the result with its encounter count, date, method, game, and optional nickname. Built for quick use during real hunts: • Track active and found hunts • Count up to four active hunts at once with Multi Hunt • Count encounters with adjustable steps • Tap the large counter directly and undo accidental counts • Add existing hunts with custom counts and dates • Save nicknames for found shinies • Track Dex and Living Dex progress • Link evolutions and view hunt history • Pin favorite hunts and Dex entries • Share active hunts and finds as square or story cards • Filter, sort, search, and reorder hunts • Use widgets for active hunts and found shinies • Continue active hunts from Apple Watch • Use the native Mac app with the same hunt data • Optional iCloud sync No account is required. The app is designed to stay quiet, fast, and focused on the hunt.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MasterDex at 4.8 against Shiny Tracker's 4.3. MasterDex also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 16). Shiny Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Shiny Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
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 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MasterDex ships an update every 3 weeks, Shiny Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MasterDex | Shiny Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better | 4.3 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lorenzo Greco | Liudger Grunbauer |
Customer experience
MasterDex
Shiny Tracker
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
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- Add Pokémon trainer and villain information
- Provide option to change default sprite view
- Implement Tera Type information
- Add item location and TM/HM information
Shiny Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MasterDex
- Masteredex - Sale$1.99
- Masterdex PRO$2.99
Shiny Tracker
No in-app purchases








