PokeDream Dex vs MapGenie
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.
MapGenie
This fan-made map app helps players find over 3000 locations, including TMs, legendary spawns, and side missions. Track your progress, take notes, and sync with the website for a complete exploration experience.
- Over 3000 locations
- 50+ categories
- Quick search functionality
- Progress tracking
- Note-taking on the map
- Website progress sync
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An unofficial fan-made map for S&V. Find all collectibles and explore Paldea with this completionist's map ! FEATURES: • Over 3000 locations - Find all TM's, Ominous Stakes, Legendary Spawns, Tera Spawns & more! • 50+ categories - including Gimmighouls, Shrines, Valuables, Fast Travel Points & Side Missions • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/pokemon-scarlet-violet • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your collectables. • Take Notes - marking places of interest by adding notes to the map. If you find a bug, or have any suggestions for the app, please use the 'Send Feedback' option below to let us know! Disclaimer: MapGenie is in no way affiliated with the developers of this game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PokeDream Dex at 79% against MapGenie's 33%. PokeDream Dex also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). MapGenie's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PokeDream Dex asks for nothing beyond the download.
MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 47 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of PokeDream Dex's written reviews are positive against 33% of MapGenie's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PokeDream Dex ships an update every 4 weeks, MapGenie every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PokeDream Dex | MapGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (69 ratings) | 4.5 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | 47 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 43 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 349 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dreamway LLC | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
PokeDream Dex
MapGenie
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)
MapGenie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PokeDream Dex
No in-app purchases
MapGenie
- Paldea Map PRO Upgrade$6.99
