Comparison

SuperEffective vs Neodex

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

Head to head
About

SuperEffective

Features
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Quickly look up Pokémon type matchups with SuperEffective — a fast, beautiful type effectiveness checker. HOW IT WORKS Pick a type from the keyboard and instantly see which types it's strong against, weak to, or immune to. Switch between attacking and defending modes to see both sides of the matchup. • Attacking mode — see what a move of that type is effective against • Defending mode — select up to two types to see your Pokémon's weaknesses and resistances, including double weaknesses and immunities DESIGNED FOR QUICK LOOKUPS No clutter, no Pokédex to scroll through. Just tap a type and get your answer. Perfect for mid-battle checks or team building. ACCESSIBILITY Fully usable with VoiceOver, with natural sentence descriptions for every type matchup. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Pokémon and all related names are trademarks of their respective owners.

About

Neodex

Instantly identify Pokémon trading cards using your camera. Get details like name, set, rarity, and current market prices. Organize your collection, track its value, and trade smarter.

Highlights
  • Instant card identification via camera
  • Real-time market pricing
  • Collection tracking and value history
  • Virtual binder organization
  • Set completion tracking
  • Wishlist creation
  • Trade value comparison
Features
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Instantly identify any Pokémon trading card with your camera. Neodex scans, recognizes, and prices your cards in seconds — no typing, no guesswork. Point your camera at a card and Neodex tells you exactly what it is: name, set, number, rarity, and variant, including holos, reverse holos, and first editions. Get up-to-date market prices so you always know what your collection is worth. SCAN ANYTHING Lightning-fast recognition across every Pokémon TCG set, from Base Set classics to the latest expansions. Works on damaged, sleeved, and graded cards. KNOW YOUR VALUE Real-time market pricing for raw and graded cards. Track how your collection's value changes over time and spot hidden gems in your binder. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Organize cards into virtual binders, track set completion, and create wishlists. Your entire collection in your pocket — searchable, sortable, and always backed up. TRADE SMARTER Compare values before a trade, check authenticity signals, and never overpay at a card shop or convention again. Whether you're a returning collector dusting off childhood binders or a competitive player managing decks, Neodex is the fastest way to catalog and value your cards. Download Neodex and scan your first card in under 30 seconds. Notes: - All app features are subscription-based, and no free content or functionality is available. - Neodex is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, or Creatures Inc. Privacy Policy: https://neodex.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://neodex.app/terms

Screenshots

SuperEffective4 screens
Neodex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperEffective at none against Neodex's 2. Neodex's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Neodex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. SuperEffective asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SuperEffective ships an update every 2 months, Neodex fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SuperEffective versus Neodex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperEffectiveNeodex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB228 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBastian StienSINGULABS SOLUTION L.L.C

In-app purchases

None

SuperEffective

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Neodex

Subscriptions2
  • Neodex Pro (1 Month)$14.991 Month
  • Neodex Pro (1 Year)3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is SuperEffective free?
SuperEffective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neodex free?
Neodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SuperEffective or Neodex have ads?
Neither SuperEffective nor Neodex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SuperEffective or Neodex?
SuperEffective ships an update every 2 months, and Neodex fortnightly. Most recently, SuperEffective was updated on October 5, 2026 and Neodex on October 21, 2026.

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