Is the closed beta free?

Yes. The beta build is free, and beta testers get every feature unlocked while the test runs. All we ask for in return is honest feedback.

Which email address should I use?

Use the Gmail or Google-account email you are signed into the Play Store with on your Android phone. Google Play closed tests are tied to that account, so a different address will not see the beta listing.

When does Nexus Dex launch publicly on Google Play?

The public Google Play launch follows the closed test - roughly two weeks after the beta fills. Everyone on this list is emailed the day it goes live.

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Nexus Dex for Android: join the closed beta

Q: How do I join the Nexus Dex Android closed beta?

Enter the email address linked to your Google account below. We add tester emails to the Google Play closed test in small batches, then send you a private Google Play link. Install from that link and you are in.

The next-gen companion for Pokémon GO is coming to Google Play. A small closed beta runs first, and the first testers get in free, with every feature unlocked.

Beta perk: closed-beta testers use the full app, unlimited friends, full Friend Dex compare, every trade match, free for the whole test. We just want your feedback.

Get your invite

Drop the email address tied to your Google account (the one your Play Store uses). We add testers in small batches and email you a private Google Play link, usually within a day or two.

Your email is used only to add you to the Google Play closed test and to tell you when Nexus Dex launches. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. See the privacy policy.

Beta HQ is on Discord: the Nexus Dex Discord has a dedicated #android-beta channel: installs, bug reports, and direct access to the dev. Join after you sign up so we can get you going faster.

What you'll be testing

Live Pokédex scan: point the app at your Pokémon GO Pokédex and it reads your collection in real time, entirely on-device.
Friend Dex: compare collections side-by-side with friends and see exactly what each of you is missing.
Trade matcher: friend-aware trade recommendations so no more guessing who needs what.
Events tracker: Community Days, raids, GO Fest and Spotlight Hours in your local time, prioritised to your missing Pokémon.

Curious what it looks like? The iPhone version is live on the App Store today, the Android build is the same app.

Beta FAQ

How do I join the closed beta?

Enter your Google-account email above. We add tester emails to the Google Play closed test in small batches, then email you a private Google Play link. Install from that link and you're in.

Which email should I use?

The Gmail / Google-account address you're signed into the Play Store with on your Android phone. Closed tests are tied to that account. A different address won't see the beta listing.

Is it free?

Yes. The beta is free and testers get every Pro feature unlocked while the test runs. All we ask is honest feedback, what's confusing, what's broken, what you'd want next.

What Android version do I need?

A phone running a recent Android version with the Play Store. You'll also want Pokémon GO installed, since Nexus Dex is a companion app that reads your own Pokédex from your screen.

When is the public Google Play launch?

Roughly two weeks after the closed test fills up and Google's testing requirements are met. Everyone on this list gets an email the day it goes live. You lose nothing by joining the beta early.

Already on iPhone?

Nexus Dex is live on the App Store right now, free to start. Learn more about the Pokédex tracker and the trade matcher.