Comparison

Alchemy for Skyrim ® vs ProDex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alchemy for Skyrim ®

This app helps players of a popular fantasy role-playing game maximize their in-game gold and character abilities through its alchemy system. It allows users to discover recipes, calculate potion effects, and find ingredients, making the in-game crafting process more efficient and rewarding.

Highlights
  • Discover any potion recipe
  • Calculate potion effects, magnitude, duration, and value
  • Identify ingredient locations and properties
  • Maximize gold earnings
  • Increase alchemy skill quickly
  • Create powerful weapons and abilities
Features
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Now with Dawnguard, Hearthfire, & Dragonborn Ingredients!!! (English language only) Alchemy (in Skyrim) is the best way for the player to make gold & to create really powerful weapons and abilities. --- WITH THIS APP: * Make Gold & Increase your alchemy skill very quickly by making only the strongest, most expensive potions possible. * discover recipes for any combination of effects. * calculate potion effects, magnitude, duration, value, & name (for your specific build). * read descriptions of each ingredient to know where to look for them, and what you're looking for. --- WHAT OTHERS HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT THIS APP: "This is hands down the best alchemy app available on iOS." "can only be described as 'perfect' 10/10"  "with the updated features I am convinced that this is the best Skyrim app out there."  "Everything that you could possibly wish for" "You would think the mastermind behind this app actually worked on the game." "Making gold has never been easier." "You can make easy gold with this, enough to buy anything you want in the game." "this app will get you where you want to be...and with lots of money." "This app makes alchemy a must in Skyrim" "Honestly, if you are a skyrim player at all, you need this app." "Can't recommend this highly enough!" "it deserves six stars." "Probably one of my favorite video game apps" "With this app and the one for Enchantment I totally changed how I play Skyrim." "this is the most comprehensive and helpful tool for all would be alchemists." "It has everything u could possibly want for alchemy in Skyrim." "Holy crap. I thought this app was good before. This app is now INCREDIBLE." "This is perfect." "Unbelievably user-friendly and comprehensive." "This app just keeps getting better and better." "I really feel this app made Alchemy a LOT more useful." "It's hard to imagine this app being any better." "It is simple and ridiculously informative." "I no longer set foot (or paw) in Tamriel without it." "This is the perfect app for alchemy" "I use this constantly" "this app is the perfect addition to the game." "Couldn't play skyrim without it" "Works perfectly and has every conceivable feature." "Amazing app really saves hours of grinding out levels." "Huge time-saver" "I would have paid $5 for it now knowing how good it is." --- If you don't have this app already, what are you waiting for? This app is an essential tool to have while playing Skyrim. --- "ZeniMax Media Inc. does not endorse, promote, or warrant the accuracy  or  quality  of  the  products  or  services  offered  by  Alan Cave. THE ELDER SCROLLS® and SKYRIM® are trademarks owned by ZeniMax Media Inc." ---

About

ProDex

This comprehensive guide offers offline access to all Pokémon data across every game. It features a powerful team builder, customizable checklists for tracking progress and shiny hunts, and advanced filters for quick searches. Enhance your gameplay with detailed stats, moves, abilities, and more.

Highlights
  • Offline Pokédex access
  • Ultimate Team Builder
  • Catch Checklists (Shiny Hunts)
  • Regional and National Pokédex modes
  • Advanced Filters
  • Advanced Type Chart
  • Dark Mode
Features
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ProDex is the ultimate Pokédex companion, offering fast, offline access to all data from all games, from Pokémon Red & Blue up to the latest releases, including Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions. With everything in one place and always up-to-date, ProDex ensures you are ready to catch 'em all and lead the most epic battles. Use our advanced features, such as the Team Builder and customizable Checklists, and enjoy a deeper, more fun way to play. ADVANCED FEATURES ———————————— ProDex is a Pokédex, and much more. Enjoy exclusive features, whether you're battling competitively or hunting every rare Pokémon and Shiny: → Ultimate Team Builder Design, analyze, and save teams for VGC, single-player, or casual play. Check type weaknesses and stat spreads instantly for your entire team. → Catch Checklists (Including Shinies) Track your Pokédex progress across all Pokémon games and never lose sight of your Shiny Hunts and collection goals. → Regional or National Pokédex Choose the game you are currently playing to only see data specific to that game, or browse all data from all games without switching between versions using the National Pokédex mode. → Complete Offline Mode Access all application data, even without an Internet connection. Perfect for playing on the go. → Advanced Filters Find any Pokémon, Attack, TM, or Item instantly using highly customized search filters. → Advanced Type Chart Complete analysis tool for every single-type and double-type matchup. → iOS Optimized Design Enjoy a native and beautiful user interface, optimized for the latest Apple devices and style guidelines. → Dark Mode Optimized UI for comfortable, late-night gaming sessions. ALL GAMES, ALL DATA ———————————— ProDex provides all Regional Pokédexes and a Complete National Pokédex with easy-to-read information on all these elements: → Pokémon → Stats → Evolutions → Moves → Locations → Catch Rates → TMs (Technical Machines) → Abilities → Natures → Items (Held, Battle, Key) → Egg Groups → Move Tutors → Gym Leaders, Elite 4, and Champions Battle Teams → Tera Raid information → And more… DOWNLOAD PRODEX ———————————— Download ProDex today and transform your gaming experience. Access the ultimate guide, designed by Trainers, for Trainers. Legal and Terms ————————— This app is an unofficial app and is NOT affiliated, endorsed or supported by Nintendo, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon company in any way. Some images used in this app are copyrighted and are supported under fair use. Some images used in this app are copyrighted and belong to Nintendo, GAME FREAK or The Pokémon Company. They are used in this app in accordance with the laws of Fair Use, for the United States of America, or of the intellectual property code, for France. Pokémon and Pokémon character names are trademarks of Nintendo. No copyright infringement intended. Pokémon © 2002-2018 Pokémon. © 1995-2018 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Alchemy for Skyrim ®4 screens
ProDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ProDex at Free against Alchemy for Skyrim ®'s $1.99. ProDex also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (5K vs 74). Alchemy for Skyrim ®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating 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

ProDex is free to download; Alchemy for Skyrim ® costs $1.99 up front. ProDex sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Alchemy for Skyrim ® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alchemy for Skyrim ® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProDex has 5K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Alchemy for Skyrim ®'s written reviews are positive against 88% of ProDex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alchemy for Skyrim ® ships an update monthly, ProDex every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Alchemy for Skyrim ® versus ProDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlchemy for Skyrim ®ProDex
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (74 ratings) — better4.6 (5K ratings)
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews — better88.0% of reviews
Number of ratings745K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlan CaveWido

Customer experience

Alchemy for Skyrim ®

All ratings72 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.6%

ProDex

All ratings4,968 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews1,102 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.4%

User reviews

Alchemy for Skyrim ®

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Helps make a lot of money
  • 🚀 Easy and efficient to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive and user-friendly
  • 🔍 Provides ingredient and effect information
  • 🧪 Helps level up alchemy quickly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Lacks support for some DLC ingredients
  • 🔍 Inventory management could be improved

ProDex

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive Pokédex
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 🔍 Detailed Pokémon information
  • 💡 Helpful team building tools
  • 🗺️ Accurate location data

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Missing some Pokémon data
  • 🌐 Requires internet connection
  • 🇪🇸 Lack of language options (e.g. Spanish)

Bugs and requests

Alchemy for Skyrim ®

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inventory list sometimes resets unexpectedly
  • Incorrect potion values or effects displayed in some cases

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for custom/modded ingredients
  • Improve inventory management with automatic ingredient removal
  • Implement a potion planner feature to track needed ingredients

ProDex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Move description not loading for some moves
  • Pokémon type weaknesses not displaying correctly
  • Checklist feature crashing the app
  • Ads still showing up after purchasing premium

Requested features

7 requests
  • National Pokédex view
  • Ability to track caught Pokémon
  • Pokémon evolution information
  • Offline mode
  • Filters for Pokémon search
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  • Shiny Pokémon tracking in team builder
  • Gym leader and trainer team information

In-app purchases

None

Alchemy for Skyrim ®

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

ProDex

Subscriptions2
  • Support to the project$0.991 Month
  • Big support to the project$2.991 Month
One-time7
  • Premium for Sword and Shield$1.99
  • Premium for FireRed, LeafGreen$1.99
  • Premium for Pokémon Let's Go$1.99
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  • Premium Diamond Pearl remakes$1.99
  • Premium for Legends Arceus$1.99
  • Premium for Scarlet and Violet$1.99
  • Premium Mega Pack Pokémon2 variants$5.99

Questions

Is Alchemy for Skyrim ® free?
Alchemy for Skyrim ® costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProDex free?
ProDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alchemy for Skyrim ® or ProDex?
Alchemy for Skyrim ® is rated higher. Alchemy for Skyrim ® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while ProDex averages 4.6 from 5K ratings.
Do Alchemy for Skyrim ® or ProDex have ads?
ProDex shows ads; Alchemy for Skyrim ® does not.
Which is updated more often, Alchemy for Skyrim ® or ProDex?
Alchemy for Skyrim ® ships an update monthly, and ProDex every 4 days. Most recently, Alchemy for Skyrim ® was updated on November 1, 2026 and ProDex on November 5, 2026.

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