PokéType Chart vs BattleDex Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PokéType Chart
Explore Pokémon type matchups and move effectiveness. Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes to master type compatibilities. This fan-made tool is designed for Pokémon enthusiasts.
- Type effectiveness lookup
- Move compatibility checker
- Pokémon type quizzes
- Memorization aid
- Fan-made Pokémon tool
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This app allows you to investigate the compatibility of moves and types in Pokémon. It also includes quizzes to help you memorize Pokémon types and their compatibilities. Please note that this app was created by a fan of Pokémon GO and is not an official product. The app is free to use for the first 3 days after installation. After the free trial period ends, the app will be locked. However, you can continue to use it by unlocking it with a purchase. Requires iOS 17.0 or later, macOS 14.0 or later.
BattleDex Assistant
Instantly analyze Pokémon type matchups and discover strengths and weaknesses. Quickly search for any Pokémon by name, number, or type combination. This tool provides competitive-grade accuracy for team building and battles.
- Instant type analysis
- Dual-type interaction calculations
- Lightning-fast Pokémon search
- Competitive-grade accuracy
- Detailed matchup insights
- Official type effectiveness data
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■ Instant Type Analysis Select any single or dual-type combination and instantly see comprehensive strength and weakness breakdowns. Our advanced algorithm calculates exact damage multipliers for all 18 Pokémon types, handling complex dual-type interactions with precision. ■ Lightning-fast Search Find any Pokémon instantly by name, Pokédex number, or type combination. Search "fire flying" to find all Fire/Flying types, or just type "6" to jump straight to Charizard. ■ Competitive-grade Accuracy Built with the latest official type effectiveness data. Every calculation is tournament-accurate, making BattleDex the perfect companion for competitive play, ranked battles, or casual team building. ■ Detailed Mathcup Insights See exactly which types you're strong against and which ones threaten you. Results are intelligently grouped by effectiveness level - so you can quickly identify key threats and opportunities. BattleDex is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Nintendo, Game Freak, The Pokémon Company, or any of their subsidiaries. Pokémon is a trademark of Nintendo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BattleDex Assistant at 5.0 against PokéType Chart's 2.0. BattleDex Assistant also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). PokéType Chart's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. PokéType Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BattleDex Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.
BattleDex Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BattleDex Assistant has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PokéType Chart ships an update every 5 days, BattleDex Assistant every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PokéType Chart | BattleDex Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | Athanasios Sipsis |
In-app purchases
PokéType Chart
- Access Unlock$1.99
BattleDex Assistant
No in-app purchases
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