PokeDream Dex vs Guideys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PokeDream Dex
Access a comprehensive offline encyclopedia of Pokémon, including their stats, abilities, and locations. This reference tool is perfect for trainers on the go, providing essential information without requiring an internet connection.
- Offline Pokémon reference
- Detailed stats
- Move lists
- Location data
- Pictures included
- No internet required
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The ultimate FREE offline Pokemon reference, featuring stats, moves, locations, pictures, and more! Dex lets you look up Pokemon any time you want, whether you're at home playing the latest games or on the road without an internet connection.
Guideys
This app serves as a comprehensive reference for Pokémon Sword and Shield players. It provides detailed information on Pokémon, their abilities, stats, and more, all accessible offline with advanced search and filtering options.
- Galar Pokedex data
- Dens and Locations
- Moves, Items, and Abilities
- Gigantamax and Regional Forms
- Offline functionality
- Instant search and advanced filters
- Dark mode and customization
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Guideys helps you get the most out of Pokémon Sword and Shield! Learn all about Galar Pokémon with this powerful reference app, which includes: - Pokémon - Dens - Locations - Moves - Items - Gigantamax Forms - Regional Forms - Curries - Abilities - Stats - Evolutions - Weaknesses - Breeding - And much more! App Features: - No ads - Dark mode - Instant search - Works offline - Advanced filters - Large text support - iPad support - App customization - And much more! Pokémon and respective names are © 1995-2020 Pokémon / Nintendo. Hexyas LLC is not associated with Nintendo. Use of materials is in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107. For more information, please review the copyright section in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Guideys at 4.4 against PokeDream Dex's 3.9. Guideys also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). PokeDream Dex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Guideys sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PokeDream Dex asks for nothing beyond the download.
Guideys holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of PokeDream Dex's written reviews are positive against 85% of Guideys's.
PokeDream Dex ships an update every 4 weeks, Guideys every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PokeDream Dex | Guideys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (69 ratings) | 4.4 (71 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | 85.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 69 | 71 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 349 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dreamway LLC | Hexyas |
Customer experience
PokeDream Dex
Guideys
User reviews
PokeDream Dex
From 69 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Comprehensive Pokédex with all generations
- 🚀 Fast and easy to navigate
- 📱 Works offline without internet connection
- 🎮 Accurate information across multiple game versions
- 🔊 Includes Pokémon cries and audio
Room to improve
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive full-page advertisements
- 🔊 Pokémon cries play automatically with no mute option
- 🐛 Search functionality broken - requires app restart between searches
- ⚠️ Outdated content for newer generations
- 📏 Incorrect height conversions and data
Guideys
From 71 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- ✨ No ads in free version
- 💯 Great Pokédex for Sword/Shield
- 💡 Helpful for tracking Pokémon
- ✅ Detailed information provided
Room to improve
- ❓ Confusing to figure out how to get the app/game
- 🗺️ Difficulty navigating maps
- 🤔 Users struggle to understand functionality
- 💰 Some users dislike paying for information
- 👨👩👧👦 No family sharing for premium upgrade
Bugs and requests
PokeDream Dex
Reported bugs
8 issues- Search breaks between consecutive Pokémon lookups
- Black screen when tapping Pokémon names on iOS 11
- App crashes intermittently
- Pokémon cries play even when phone is on silent
- Misaligned or missing images in some entries
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- Incorrect move learning levels
- Incomplete location data
- Sound plays on unintended interactions
Requested features
14 requests- Move descriptions and damage calculations
- Type effectiveness chart for each Pokémon
- Ability to turn off Pokémon cries in settings
- Mega evolution and hidden abilities information
- Item Dex and TM/Berry Dex
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- Pokémon team builder and favorites list
- Random Pokémon selector
- In-app purchase option to remove ads
- Voice narration for Pokédex entries
- Pokémon location maps
- Egg moves information
- Generation-specific default settings
- Filter Pokémon by type
- Links to external resources (Bulbapedia, Serebii)
Guideys
Reported bugs
2 issues- Rockruff and its evolution have issues (only Midday has evolutions)
- Zygarde 10% and 50% forms are mixed up
Requested features
14 requests- Scarlet and Violet version
- Option to add number of Pokémon obtained and nicknames
- Catch rate for each Pokeball on each Pokémon
- Filter Pokémon by weather condition
- Group late-game Pokémon separately from early/mid-game Pokémon
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- Organize Areas tab by in-game order
- National Dex view
- List of trade item locations
- List of where certain Pokémon are found
- Indication of Sword/Shield exclusives
- Curry guide
- Show Pokémon that use evolution items
- Add Pokémon that didn't go into Sword & Shield
- Link code feature
In-app purchases
PokeDream Dex
No in-app purchases
Guideys
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Premium Upgrade$3.99
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- Large Tip$4.99
Questions
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