# MonsterDex vs Paltopia

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MonsterDex at none against Paltopia's 2. MonsterDex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 69%). Paltopia's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 232). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paltopia sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MonsterDex asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MonsterDex against 4.8 for Paltopia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paltopia has 1.4K ratings behind it against 232, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of MonsterDex's written reviews are positive against 69% of Paltopia's.

MonsterDex ships an update weekly, Paltopia every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MonsterDex | Paltopia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsterdex-the-ultimate-guide/id6447112284/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paltopia-pal-tools-and-map/id6476646632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 232 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.6% of reviews** | 69.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 348 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kubicle LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679797468) | [Eduardo Miquilena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700676624) |

## What reviewers say

### MonsterDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsterdex-the-ultimate-guide/id6447112284)

This app is a comprehensive guide for Pokémon trainers, offering detailed information on Pokémon, items, moves, and abilities across all generations. It allows users to search and sort creatures, track progress, and customize their app icon.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive data for all Pokémon generations, Search and sort Pokémon by name, type, ID, or generation, Full listings for items, moves, and abilities, Customizable app icon, Regular updates with new content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, beautiful, and intuitive user interface
- 💰 Completely free with no ads or paywalls
- 📱 Smooth performance and fast app responsiveness
- 🎯 Comprehensive Pokédex with extensive information
- ✅ Ability to track caught, seen, and shiny Pokémon

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📐 Grid view UI is too large, limiting visibility
- ❌ Missing newer Pokémon from recent games
- 🔄 Inconsistent data across different game Pokédex sections
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older iPad models
- ⚙️ Limited customization options for display preferences

**Reported bugs**

- Phione and Manaphy crash app when selected
- Eevee evolutions cause app to crash
- Cascoon not appearing in evolution section
- Pokémon X and Y Pokédex only displays up to #150 instead of full 400
- White screen on iPad, kicks to home page

**Requested features**

- Add Pokémon Legends: Z-A and all Mega Evolutions
- Include Scarlet and Violet DLC Pokémon (Teal Mask and Indigo Disc)
- Add Sword and Shield DLC Pokémon
- Display moveset information on Pokémon detail pages
- Show regional variants (Alolan, Galarian, etc.)


### Paltopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paltopia-pal-tools-and-map/id6476646632)

This fan-made guide provides comprehensive information for your PalWorld adventure. Discover detailed Pal stats, breeding combinations, and base-building insights. Organize your collection, create teams, and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive Pal information, Breeding guide and helper, Filter and search Pals, Customizable lists, Team creation and analysis, Backup and sync functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paltopia+ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paltopia++ | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful app for Palworld
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤩 Great features like map and breeding guide
- 👍 Smooth and enjoyable experience
- 🙌 Developers are responsive to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches reported
- ⚠️ Needs to be updated for new game content
- 🚧 Map could be more detailed

**Reported bugs**

- Find location feature not working properly
- App became unusable after recent update
- Backup and save options have spelling error

**Requested features**

- Add AI assistant to answer specific questions
- Include pal weakness/strength information
- Ability to track caught pals and variants
- Add home screen widget for news and updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MonsterDex free?

MonsterDex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paltopia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MonsterDex or Paltopia?

MonsterDex is rated higher. MonsterDex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Paltopia averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do MonsterDex or Paltopia have ads?

Paltopia shows ads; MonsterDex does not.

### Which is updated more often, MonsterDex or Paltopia?

MonsterDex ships an update weekly, and Paltopia every 3 weeks. Most recently, MonsterDex was updated on October 27, 2026 and Paltopia on October 27, 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.*