# Ketchup for Poké vs DeckSequence

The clearest difference is update cadence: DeckSequence at every 6 days against Ketchup for Poké's every 6 weeks. DeckSequence also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Ketchup for Poké's advantage is ratings volume (217 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ketchup for Poké sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DeckSequence sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DeckSequence holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ketchup for Poké has 217 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Ketchup for Poké's written reviews are positive against 100% of DeckSequence's.

Ketchup for Poké ships an update every 6 weeks, DeckSequence every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ketchup for Poké | DeckSequence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ketchup-for-poke/id6477297968/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decksequence/id6802145218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **217** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 349 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ben McCarthy](https://appshunter.io/developer/893264216) | [Ayax Dev Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802145220) |

## What reviewers say

### Ketchup for Poké

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ketchup-for-poke/id6477297968)

This app serves as a comprehensive creature encyclopedia and catch tracker for a popular game series. It provides detailed information, battle assistance, and a daily quiz. Unlock full content with an optional upgrade.

**Highlights:** Creature encyclopedia, Catch tracking (including shiny variants), Type calculator for battles, Daily creature silhouette quiz, Fast browsing and searching

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ketchup+ Silver | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ketchup+ Gold | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and beautiful UI/UX design
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 📚 Comprehensive Pokémon database with detailed information
- 🎮 Perfect companion app for playing Pokémon games
- ✨ No ads or bloatware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full Pokédex access ($10-$12.99)
- 🔒 Limited free version (Gen 1 only)
- 🐛 Filter features not saving properly
- ❌ Missing regional Pokédex tracking by game
- ❌ No shiny sprite variants

**Reported bugs**

- Filter features don't work properly in game info section
- Filter settings reset back to Pokémon Yellow
- Items menu search searches Pokémon and moves instead of items
- Regional form stats not properly displayed

**Requested features**

- Shiny sprite variants for each Pokémon
- Regional Pokédex tracking for specific games
- Generation-specific movesets and move learning methods
- Pokémon cries and audio integration
- Catching methods for each game


### DeckSequence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decksequence/id6802145218)

Track your Pokémon TCG matches, analyze win rates, and build better decks. Log games instantly, import online battles, and review past matches turn by turn. Optimize your strategy with detailed analytics and deck version tracking.

**Highlights:** Log matches in seconds, Import online battle logs, Analyze win rates by deck and opponent, Track deck version performance, Calculate draw odds during deck building, Replay matches turn by turn, Log tournament rounds

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeckSequence Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| DeckSequence Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ketchup for Poké free?

Ketchup for Poké is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DeckSequence free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ketchup for Poké or DeckSequence?

DeckSequence is rated higher. Ketchup for Poké averages 4.8 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while DeckSequence averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ketchup for Poké or DeckSequence have ads?

Neither Ketchup for Poké nor DeckSequence shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ketchup for Poké or DeckSequence?

Ketchup for Poké ships an update every 6 weeks, and DeckSequence every 6 days. Most recently, Ketchup for Poké was updated on October 16, 2026 and DeckSequence on October 11, 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.*