CTA Dex
CTA Dex is a collection-tracking utility for Pokémon trainers, covering main series games and TCG Pocket on iOS and Android.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the cognitive friction of manual spreadsheet tracking by centralizing collection data across disparate game generations and DLC expansions.
For Pokémon trainers and collectors seeking a centralized tool to track progress and manage collections across multiple game generations.
What does it look like?
Key features
Tracks regular, living, and shiny living dex progress across main series games and TCG Pocket.
Tracks card sets, rarities, and cosmetic items.
Configures Pokémon moves, abilities, and stats with calculation tools.
How much does it cost?
Ad-supported model providing full utility access, recently supplemented by subscription tiers.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentnew contentUX improvementsShow more...
CTA Dex exhibits a maintenance-level velocity, with only one version released in the observed window. The latest release focuses on content expansion, specifically adding Pokédex entries, habitats, and storage support for game titles. Development appears stable but infrequent, lacking the high-frequency updates required for an active or intense classification. The current cadence reflects a focus on periodic content drops rather than continuous feature iteration.
Who built it?
Leonardo Dezordi de Jesus
4 apps tracked · Utilities
Souls Tracker
TCG Pocket
TOTK/BOTW Armor TrackerUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Review voice lately leans thrilled. Users appreciate comprehensive collection tracking tools allow players to manage living dex progress across multiple game titles and team builder functionality provides essential competitive insights like type coverage for building effective battle squads, but report subscription model implementation creates frustration for users who previously paid for ad-free access.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Comprehensive collection tracking tools allow players to manage living dex progress across multiple game titles
- Team builder functionality provides essential competitive insights like type coverage for building effective battle squads
- Frequent and prompt updates ensure the app remains relevant with new game releases and expansion content
- Subscription model implementation creates frustration for users who previously paid for ad-free access
60 of 99 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Thrilled overall
Read the full review analysisUnlock 2 more frustration themes and 1 user request, each backed by review evidence.
Access the full report for freeCompetition
Competitive landscape for CTA Dex
How's the Utilities market?
CTA Dex maintains a 4.79 rating across 3,016 total ratings, signaling strong utility-fit within the Pokémon companion category. The app's consistent 12-day update cadence provides a competitive advantage in data freshness that rivals struggle to match.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
Unlock the deeper market read.
Access the full report for freeThe Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for CTA Dex
Where is it heading?
The market for Pokémon companion tools is consolidating around apps that offer the fastest data integration for new game releases. CTA Dex remains advantaged by its maintenance cadence, but the monetization friction threatens to turn its most loyal users into vocal detractors, which would compress long-term retention.
- The 12-day update cadence ensures data freshness for new releases, which sustains high user engagement and rating stability.
- Subscription model complaints surface in recent reviews, indicating that monetization friction is beginning to erode the app's long-standing positive sentiment.
The SWOT
- Rapid integration of new game data sustains user relevance post-launch
- Comprehensive multi-game tracking creates high switching costs for collectors
- Development of custom checklist tools for DLC and spin-off content would address top user feature requests
Next best moves
Implement a legacy-user grandfathering program for ad-free access because subscription complaints are the top negative sentiment theme → reduce churn.
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's greatest risk is not a competitor…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The competitive outlook shifted from stable to mixed due to the formal recognition of intellectual property risks and persistent user frustration with the new subscription model.
Bottom line
CTA Dex retains a loyal base through consistent data updates, but the monetization pivot risks alienating the power users who drive its high rating. Grandfathering legacy supporters would stabilize the sentiment trend while allowing the subscription model to scale with new users.
Unlock 2 critical frictions, 1 market threat, 1 more prioritized move and the analyst’s take.
Access the full report for freeFAQ
Is CTA Dex free to use?
Does CTA Dex support TCG Pocket collection tracking?
Why are users complaining about the subscription model?
Sources
- [1] App Store
Report last updated