# PocketDex vs RouteDex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PocketDex at 98% against RouteDex's 0%. PocketDex also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). RouteDex's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketDex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RouteDex sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PocketDex holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketDex has 200 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of PocketDex's written reviews are positive against 0% of RouteDex's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketDex | RouteDex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketdex-guide-and-wiki/id6760337950/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routedex-game-tracker-and-guide/id6760673419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **97.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mor Almalach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791798127) | [GTechnologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813624050) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketdex-guide-and-wiki/id6760337950)

This unofficial companion guide helps you track your progress in Pokopia. Monitor your Pokémon collection, discover habitats, and manage in-game items and recipes. It's a comprehensive tool for explorers and collectors.

**Highlights:** Track Pokédex progress, Filter Pokémon by type, status, name, Optimize Pokémon house neighbors, Explore Pokémon habitats and conditions, Detailed Pokémon profiles, Browse furniture, items, and recipes, Track collectibles (relics, fossils, CDs)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |


### RouteDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routedex-game-tracker-and-guide/id6760673419)

This app serves as a comprehensive companion for all mainline Pokémon games, offering detailed information on wild encounters, Pokémon stats, evolution, and trainer rosters. It helps players track their progress, plan teams, and access a vast reference library for all in-game elements.

**Highlights:** Wild encounter tracking by route and location, Game-specific Pokédex with detailed stats, Trainer roster and battle planning, Team builder with move, ability, and nature assignment, Comprehensive reference library for items, types, and abilities, Progress tracking for living Dex and Nuzlocke challenges

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketDex free?

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

### Is RouteDex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PocketDex or RouteDex?

PocketDex is rated higher. PocketDex averages 4.9 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while RouteDex averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PocketDex or RouteDex have ads?

RouteDex shows ads; PocketDex does not.

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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.*