# Dododex: ARK Survival Ascended

> Taming calculator and companion app for ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.danlev.dododex](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.danlev.dododex)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.danlev.dododex`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dan Leveille
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 7,992,601
- **Rating:** 4.86 / 5 (115,824 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-18
- **First published:** 2016-02-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.danlev.dododex)
- **Website:** [https://www.dododex.com](https://www.dododex.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.dododex.com/privacy](https://www.dododex.com/privacy)

## Description

Dododex is a leading taming calculator and companion app trusted by over 15 million ARK players. Compatible with ARK: Survival Evolved, ARK: Survival Ascended, and Ultimate Mobile Edition, it offers comprehensive and regularly updated guides for every in-game creature. Features include taming calculators, kibble and saddle recipes, creature stats and rankings, knock-out info per weapon, breeding times, starve and torpor timers, resource calculators, and detailed maps for all ARK environments.

The app also provides community-shared tips, admin commands, and direct access to the official ARK wiki. With weekly updates since 2016, Dododex ensures you have all the tools needed to maximize your ARK gameplay experience efficiently and strategically.

## Rankings

- #16,867 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.danlev.dododex.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Dododex is widely praised as an essential, reliable Ark companion with up-to-date creature data, taming tips, and cross-map features. Users appreciate shortcuts and wide coverage of maps and resources. Common drawbacks include mobile crashes, missing spawn-location maps, and occasional bugs or content gaps. Overall it’s the go-to tool for both new and veteran players, despite a few quality-of-life issues.

### Pros

- Extremely helpful and up-to-date Ark information; essential companion app.
- Reliable and widely used by both new and veteran players.
- Shortcuts and cross-map abbreviations (ASA, ASE, UME) are handy.
- Accurate creature information and taming tips; great for resources and recipes.
- Covers maps, tools, armor, and more; overall best companion app for Ark.

### Cons

- App can crash or fail to load on mobile.
- Missing spawn location maps for creatures across maps.
- Occasional bugs or glitches (e.g., admin commands page empty).
- Could have more information/content in certain areas.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.danlev.dododex)