Comparison

PTCG Simulator vs PackDex

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

Head to head
About

PTCG Simulator

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PTCG Simulator recreates the thrill of opening booster packs with realistic rarity distributions. Open packs, see instant rarity feedback, and build your collection with tools designed for collectors. ■ Open 5 free packs every hour! ■ Track set progress, mark favorites, and search/filter cards. ■ Create binders to store your favorites and show off your collection. PTCG Simulator is an unofficial fan application and is not produced, endorsed, sponsored, or affiliated with Nintendo Co., Ltd., The Pokémon Company, or GAME FREAK, Inc. All Pokémon-related names, logos, images, card artwork, symbols, and text appearing in this app are the copyrighted and/or trademarked property of their respective owners and are used for informational and entertainment purposes only. No claim of ownership or official affiliation is made, and all rights remain with the respective rights holders. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

PackDex

Explore Pokémon TCG history, cards, and sets. Track your collection, discover Pokémon evolution, and virtually open packs from different eras. An unofficial fan-made collector's companion.

Highlights
  • Explore Pokémon, sets, and eras
  • Browse Pokémon encyclopedia
  • Track collection progress
  • Organize with digital binders
  • Virtual pack openings
  • Compare TCG mechanics
Features
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PackDex is an unofficial collector companion for exploring Pokémon TCG history, cards, sets, and eras. Discover how the TCG evolved, learn about every Pokémon, trace their card appearances through time, and build your own digital collection. EXPLORE THE TCG • Search Pokémon, sets, eras, and cards • Browse an encyclopedia of Pokémon from every generation • View each Pokémon’s type, generation, abilities, Pokédex information, and quick facts • Discover supported cards featuring each Pokémon across different sets • Explore sets through release details, summaries, card lists, and fun facts • Compare prominent mechanics and changes between TCG eras • Browse supported sets chronologically and revisit earlier eras BUILD YOUR COLLECTION • Track unique cards and set-completion progress • Follow collection progress across entire eras • Organize cards with digital binders and a wishlist • Review collection statistics and achievements • Explore as a guest or create an account to preserve supported collection data across devices EXPERIENCE PAST ERAS Virtual pack openings provide another way to explore the catalog. Choose a supported set, reveal cards one at a time, and experience packs from different eras. All pack openings are digital simulations. Virtual cards have no cash value and cannot be redeemed for physical cards, money, or prizes. PackDex is an unofficial, fan-made project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK, The Pokémon Company, or any official Pokémon TCG partner. Pokémon names, imagery, card data, and related trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

PTCG Simulator1 screens
PackDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PackDex at none against PTCG Simulator's 7. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PTCG Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PackDex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
PTCG Simulator versus PackDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTCG SimulatorPackDex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB25 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWild Encounter GamesJONATHAN MING GAO

In-app purchases

7 purchases

PTCG Simulator

Subscriptions1
  • Elite Trainer Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time6
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • 5,000 Coins$2.99
  • 10,000 Coins$4.99
Show 3 more
  • 50,000 Coins$19.99
  • 75,000 Coins$29.99
  • 100,000 Coins$39.99
None

PackDex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PTCG Simulator free?
PTCG Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PackDex free?
PackDex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PTCG Simulator or PackDex have ads?
Neither PTCG Simulator nor PackDex shows ads.

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