Comparison

PokeBuddy vs DexPunk

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

Head to head
About

PokeBuddy

This fan-made companion app helps Pokémon TCG players build decks, practice solo against a CPU, and track match statistics. It also allows users to manage their card collection and follow the current meta through tournament results.

Highlights
  • Deck building with import options
  • Solo playtesting against CPU
  • Match logging and win rate statistics
  • Card search and collection management
  • Tournament results and meta tracking
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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An unofficial, fan-made companion app for Pokémon Trading Card Game players: build decks, playtest solo against a CPU, log every match, and see win rates by matchup. ■ Who it's for - You want to build decks on your phone and playtest them efficiently on your own - You want numbers, not just wins and losses, so you know which matchups you're weak against - You want to keep track of the cards you own and the ones you still need - You want to follow the meta through top-placing decks and card usage rates ■ Features [Deck Building] - Add cards one at a time, or import from a deck code, a screenshot, or your camera - Generate deck codes for both the Japanese and English card pools - See your whole deck at a glance and adjust it as the meta shifts - Simulate sealed packs from the latest set, build from your pool, and play it out against the CPU [Solo Playtesting] - Practice your deck on its own, or put a CPU opponent across the table - Card effects are implemented, so testing runs smoothly without manual bookkeeping - Find your mulligan rate and clunky openings before they cost you a real game [Match Logs & Stats] - Record your deck and your opponent's deck together - Win rates per deck and per matchup show you which matchups to work on - Save and share results for each tournament you enter - Import a text battle log to replay any match turn by turn and share it with friends [Card Search & Collection] - Search cards in both English and Japanese, and switch languages with one tap - Hear how a card name is pronounced when you're not sure - Filter by card type, regulation mark, set, and more - Register the cards you own and the ones you want, and manage them in one place [Tournament Results] - Browse results from Japanese events, international events, and online tournaments - Check top deck lists, their share of the field, and the cards actually being played [Sync Across Devices] - Sign in with Apple, Google, or email and pick up where you left off on another device ■ Please note This is an unofficial app made by an individual fan for players of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK inc. All related trademarks belong to their respective owners. This app does not sell cards or provide card images.

About

DexPunk

Build and manage Pokémon TCG Pocket decks with a fast, visual deck builder. Search cards, view details, and sync your collection across devices. Designed specifically for PTCGP players.

Highlights
  • Visual deck builder
  • Fast card search
  • Detailed card information
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Deck organization
  • PTCGP specific design
Features
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Build better Pokémon TCG Pocket decks with DexPunk — a fast, powerful deck manager designed to make deck building feel effortless. Browse cards, explore variants, build and organize decks, and keep your collection of ideas synced across your devices. DexPunk combines powerful tools with a clean, highly polished interface built specifically for PTCGP players. BUILD DECKS FAST Create and edit decks with a streamlined visual deck builder designed for speed. Quickly add, remove, reorder, and inspect cards without breaking your flow. POWERFUL CARD SEARCH Find the cards you need quickly. Search across card names, attacks, and abilities, with smart matching that handles accented characters naturally. ANALYZE DECK STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES Discover your deck's strengths and identify areas for improvement with powerful deck analysis tools. Evaluate your deck's overall effectiveness and uncover potential weaknesses before entering a match. EXPLORE CARD DETAILS View card artwork, attacks, abilities, weaknesses, retreat costs, variants, evolution information, and other useful details while building your deck. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Sign in to your DexPunk account and keep your decks synchronized so you can continue building from your supported devices. ORGANIZE YOUR DECKS Create multiple decks, reorder them however you like, and keep your deck library clean and easy to navigate. DESIGNED FOR PTCGP DexPunk was built from the ground up specifically for PTCGP. Every part of the experience is focused on making deck building faster, clearer, and more enjoyable. Card data provided with attribution to ptcgp.raenonx.cc. DexPunk is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, Creatures Inc., or Pokémon TCG Pocket.

Screenshots

PokeBuddy4 screens
DexPunk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DexPunk at 5.0 against PokeBuddy's 4.8. DexPunk also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DexPunk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of PokeBuddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of DexPunk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PokeBuddy ships an update every 3 days, DexPunk every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PokeBuddy versus DexPunk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPokeBuddyDexPunk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB245 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperShinnosuke KomiyaT5TECH LLC

Customer experience

PokeBuddy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative3.6%

DexPunk

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PokeBuddy

No in-app purchases

None

DexPunk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PokeBuddy free?
PokeBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DexPunk free?
DexPunk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PokeBuddy or DexPunk?
DexPunk is rated higher. PokeBuddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DexPunk averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do PokeBuddy or DexPunk have ads?
Neither PokeBuddy nor DexPunk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PokeBuddy or DexPunk?
PokeBuddy ships an update every 3 days, and DexPunk every 4 days. Most recently, PokeBuddy was updated on November 7, 2026 and DexPunk on November 6, 2026.

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