# Puzzle Sidekick vs ProDex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puzzle Sidekick at none against ProDex's 19. Puzzle Sidekick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). ProDex's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (5K vs 116). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProDex sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Puzzle Sidekick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Puzzle Sidekick holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProDex has 5K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Puzzle Sidekick's written reviews are positive against 88% of ProDex's.

Puzzle Sidekick ships an update every 20 months, ProDex every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle Sidekick | ProDex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-sidekick/id678644111/reviews)** | [4.6 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodex-complete-game-guide/id1485409731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 116 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Netninja.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/374959433) | [Wido](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485386735) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle Sidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-sidekick/id678644111)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools, reference materials, and links for puzzle enthusiasts. It includes various decoders, timers, and extensive lists of codes, ciphers, and common data for solving complex puzzles and games.

**Highlights:** Codebreaking tools (ROT-N, Vigenere, Substitution), Character encoding references (Morse, Semaphore, Braille), Word pattern matching dictionary, Countdown timer prediction, Color mixer and password generator, Extensive reference lists (constants, periodic table, zodiac)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodex-complete-game-guide/id1485409731)

This comprehensive guide offers offline access to all Pokémon data across every game. It features a powerful team builder, customizable checklists for tracking progress and shiny hunts, and advanced filters for quick searches. Enhance your gameplay with detailed stats, moves, abilities, and more.

**Highlights:** Offline Pokédex access, Ultimate Team Builder, Catch Checklists (Shiny Hunts), Regional and National Pokédex modes, Advanced Filters, Advanced Type Chart, Dark Mode

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support to the project | $0.99 | per month |
| Big support to the project | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Ultra-Sun Ultra-Moon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Soul Silver Heart Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Emerald | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Red Blue Yellow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Legends Z-A | $1.49 | one-time |
| Premium for Sword and Shield | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for FireRed, LeafGreen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Pokémon Let's Go | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Diamond Pearl remakes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Legends Arceus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Scarlet and Violet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Pokémon 3DS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Pokémon DS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tips - Pay us a Cappuccino | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Pokémon GameBoy | $3.79 | one-time |
| Premium Mega Pack Pokémon | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive Pokédex
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔍 Detailed Pokémon information
- 💡 Helpful team building tools
- 🗺️ Accurate location data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Missing some Pokémon data
- 🌐 Requires internet connection
- 🇪🇸 Lack of language options (e.g. Spanish)

**Reported bugs**

- Move description not loading for some moves
- Pokémon type weaknesses not displaying correctly
- Checklist feature crashing the app
- Ads still showing up after purchasing premium

**Requested features**

- National Pokédex view
- Ability to track caught Pokémon
- Pokémon evolution information
- Offline mode
- Filters for Pokémon search


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle Sidekick free?

Puzzle Sidekick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ProDex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle Sidekick or ProDex?

Puzzle Sidekick is rated higher. Puzzle Sidekick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while ProDex averages 4.6 from 5K ratings.

### Do Puzzle Sidekick or ProDex have ads?

ProDex shows ads; Puzzle Sidekick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle Sidekick or ProDex?

Puzzle Sidekick ships an update every 20 months, and ProDex every 4 days. Most recently, Puzzle Sidekick was updated on October 21, 2026 and ProDex on November 3, 2026.

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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.*