# Guideys: Sword and Shield

> Galar Pokedex Tracker and More

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1496095727](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1496095727)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1496095727`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hexyas
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (70 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-02
- **First published:** 2020-06-26
- **Size:** 99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/guideys-sword-and-shield/id1496095727)
- **Website:** [https://guideys.com/sword-shield/](https://guideys.com/sword-shield/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://guideys.com/privacy/](https://guideys.com/privacy/)

## Description

Guideys: Sword & Shield is a comprehensive reference app for Galar Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield. It covers Pokémon, Dens, Locations, Moves, Items, Gigantamax and Regional Forms, Curries, Abilities, Stats, Evolutions, Weaknesses, Breeding, and more, all accessible offline.

Key features include instant search, advanced filters, large text, dark mode, iPad support, no ads, and extensive app customization. Note: Pokémon and names © 1995-2020 Pokémon/Nintendo. Hexyas LLC is not associated with Nintendo.

## Rankings

- #157,074 — Overall

## Review summary

Guideys: Sword and Shield is widely praised as a fast, ad-free, Sword/Shield-centric Pokédex with a strong UI and detailed data. It helps players see which Pokémon are available where, track catches, and avoid constant cross-referencing. The main criticisms center on the paid premium model and desires for more free content or region data. Overall, most users view it as an essential companion app and appreciate the developer’s responsiveness and ongoing updates.

### Pros

- Ad-free experience with optional premium for extra features.
- User-friendly UI with a clean, intuitive layout and smooth navigation.
- Comprehensive Sword & Shield-focused Pokédex with detailed data (typings, weaknesses, catch chances) and clear area-by-area availability, reducing reliance on Bulbapedia.
- Helpful completion/tracking tools, including the ability to filter by not caught and monitor progress.
- Responsive developer who provides updates and good support.

### Cons

- Premium paywall: several features are gated behind a paid tier, and some users question the value or necessity of paying for information they can find for free elsewhere.
- Limited free data/regions: users would like more regions or content to be available without paying.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1496095727)