Comparison

Waveform vs Nexus Dex

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

Head to head
About

Waveform

This app provides offline playback for local audio and video files, offering robust library management and seamless control. It allows for easy file import, organization, and sharing with other users nearby, all without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Zero-latency offline playback
  • Import and organize local files
  • Instant search and flexible sorting
  • Multi-select for efficient management
  • Built-in artwork and metadata editing
  • Persistent mini player and Now Playing interface
  • Nearby audio sharing (Waves)
Features
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App is an offline media player built for the audio and video files you already own. Import your media, organise your library, customize artwork and metadata, and play everything without streaming, subscriptions, or an internet connection. This app supports a wide range of audio and video formats, including MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, ALAC, MP4, MOV, WebM, and more. Features and Highlights: • Play audio and video stored on your device • Browse songs, artists, albums, playlists, and videos • Search and sort your library • Edit metadata and artwork • Build and manage playlists • Queue tracks with Up Next and Play Next • Shuffle, repeat, and set a sleep timer • Control playback with Now Playing and the mini player • Bring your library on the road with CarPlay • Bring your library anywhere with Apple Watch • Manage large libraries with multi-select tools • No streaming. No account. No subscription required App is compatible with: • iPhone and iPhone Duo • iPad • iMac • Apple TV • Apple Watch • Apple CarPlay • Siri Commands Thanks for using this app.

About

Nexus Dex

This app helps Pokémon Go players track their Pokédex completion for various types like Shiny, Lucky, and Mega. It allows users to compare their progress with friends to identify trade opportunities and plan for in-game events.

Highlights
  • Live Pokédex scanning
  • Track Shiny, Lucky, XXL, XXS, G-Max, Mega, Shadow, Purified, and 4 Star Pokémon
  • Compare Pokédex gaps with friends
  • Trade matching and proposal system
  • Event planning and calendar integration
  • Customizable trainer profiles
  • Search string system for trades
Features
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Scan your Pokémon GO Pokédex live. Nexus Dex updates what you are missing across every Pokédex as you scroll: Shiny, Lucky, XXL, XXS, G-Max, Mega, Shadow, Purified and Perfect (100% IV). Then add friends to compare gaps, find the trades that fill both Pokédexes, and see which events to play. Scanning is free forever and runs entirely on your device. HOW IT WORKS Open your Pokédex in Pokémon GO and start a live scan. The Nexus Dex HUD floats over the game, shows which entries are confirmed and tells you when to keep scrolling. Tap a Pokémon in the game and Nexus Dex reads its CP, IVs and moves. You can also upload screenshots of a Pokémon or a Pokédex page. Curated dexes such as Dynamax stay in step with what is released in the game and update with each event. KEY FEATURES - Every Pokédex type in one place: what you have, what you are missing and what is available in Pokémon GO, with released and unreleased totals tracked for Shiny, Shadow, Purified, XXS, XXL, Mega and G-Max. - Friend Dex: add friends and compare Pokédex completion instantly. See what they need and what they can trade you. When both of you are up to date, trades match automatically; propose them in app or with a shareable trade card you can share. - Wish list and search: pick what you are chasing, then check whether you hold something a friend has on their wish list, with a copy-to-clipboard search string for the game. - Events that fit your Pokédex: all released information about Pokémon GO events in your local time, ranked by what you are missing. GO Fest, Spotlight Hours, Community Days, raids and Super Mega raids, research and ticketed events, with one-tap add to any calendar app. Event data by LeekDuck.com, with thanks to them for sharing it for the community. - Trainer profile: answer a short questionnaire and your profile shows only what matters to you, including your top 40 missing Pokémon. - Pro search system: build custom searches from your real gaps to share with friends, and find safe Pokémon to transfer while protecting your treasured, rare, costume, shiny and strong mons. Make room and keep catching. FREE Every Pokédex type, bulk updating, live scanning, event planning and calendar, catch and raid radars, one friend slot and three trade matches per friend. NEXUS DEX PRO - Search string creation for trades and safe transfers - Filter your Nexus Dex by any type and copy the search to your clipboard - Unlimited friends and the full trade engine, filtered by dex type (shiny, lucky, XXL and more) - Live scan of Pokémon detail pages to update several dexes per Pokémon at once - The full events-to-Pokédex engine, including what your friends need from each event PRIVACY Live scanning runs entirely on your device and frames never leave your phone. Nexus Dex never asks for your Pokémon GO login and never connects to the game or it's servers. No advertising, no third-party trackers. ABOUT Nexus Dex is an independent companion app built by a Pokémon GO player. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Scopely Explore, Niantic, Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures Inc. or The Pokémon Company. Pokémon character names and likenesses are used nominatively to identify game content you already own. All interface graphics and icons are our own work. SUPPORT Use the feedback button at the bottom of your Profile page, or email support@nexusdex.ai. Thank you for supporting an independent developer.

Screenshots

Waveform4 screens
Nexus Dex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nexus Dex at 5.0 against Waveform's 4.3. Nexus Dex also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Waveform's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (14 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nexus Dex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Waveform asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nexus Dex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waveform has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Waveform's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nexus Dex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waveform ships an update daily, Nexus Dex every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Waveform versus Nexus Dex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveformNexus Dex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvan MourmourasGrowthEngine

Customer experience

Waveform

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Nexus Dex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Waveform

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Nexus Dex

Subscriptions2
  • Nexus Dex Pro (monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Nexus Dex Pro - Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Waveform free?
Waveform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nexus Dex free?
Nexus Dex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Waveform or Nexus Dex?
Nexus Dex is rated higher. Waveform averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Nexus Dex averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Waveform or Nexus Dex have ads?
Neither Waveform nor Nexus Dex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Waveform or Nexus Dex?
Waveform ships an update daily, and Nexus Dex every 2 days. Most recently, Waveform was updated on October 14, 2026 and Nexus Dex on October 1, 2026.

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