# 破壳萌计算器 vs CTA Dex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 破壳萌计算器 at none against CTA Dex's 8. 破壳萌计算器 also leads on ads (none vs shown). CTA Dex's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 54) and review sentiment (91% vs 83%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CTA Dex sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 破壳萌计算器 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 破壳萌计算器 against 4.8 for CTA Dex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTA Dex has 1.2K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of 破壳萌计算器's written reviews are positive against 91% of CTA Dex's.

破壳萌计算器 ships an update fortnightly, CTA Dex every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 破壳萌计算器 | CTA Dex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id973531370/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cta-dex/id1522211974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 909 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [feng he](https://appshunter.io/developer/973531369) | [Leonardo Dezordi de Jesus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491946240) |

## What reviewers say

### 破壳萌计算器

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id973531370)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CTA Dex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cta-dex/id1522211974)

This comprehensive companion app helps Pokémon trainers track their collections, plan teams, and access detailed information for every main series game. It includes features for shiny hunting, TCG card collection, and more.

**Highlights:** Complete National Pokédex with all forms, Collection and shiny tracking, Team builder for all supported games, Shiny hunt counter and statistics, TCG card collection tracker, Detailed Pokémon stats and move databases

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Master Ball | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Small Extra Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small tip! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big tip! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Extra Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge tip! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive Pokédex with all games
- 🚀 Fast updates with new game releases
- 📊 Detailed tracking of Pokédex progress, living dex, and shiny dex
- 🔍 Helpful filters and search options
- 📚 Useful information like type weaknesses, evolution methods, and more

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ads can be intrusive, but can be removed with a small tip
- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches reported, like disappearing teams and missing Pokémon forms
- 🔍 Wish for more granular filtering options (e.g., specific type combinations)

**Reported bugs**

- Missing mega evolution Pokémon like mega Dragonite
- Issues with loading move information in the Team Builder for Pokémon Legends: Arceus
- Paldea National Pokédex numbers are incorrect

**Requested features**

- Add Pokémon Go integration and checklist
- Implement a mass deletion/reset option
- Allow creating custom checklists (e.g., for DLC Pokédexes)
- Add the ability to view and track Pokémon forms, including Alolan, Galarian, and regional variants
- Integrate Pokémon Home functionality more deeply


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 破壳萌计算器 free?

破壳萌计算器 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CTA Dex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 破壳萌计算器 or CTA Dex?

CTA Dex is rated higher. 破壳萌计算器 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while CTA Dex averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do 破壳萌计算器 or CTA Dex have ads?

CTA Dex shows ads; 破壳萌计算器 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 破壳萌计算器 or CTA Dex?

破壳萌计算器 ships an update fortnightly, and CTA Dex every 9 days. Most recently, 破壳萌计算器 was updated on November 1, 2026 and CTA Dex 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.*