# Helper for Pokemon Go

> Crowdsourced Pokémon sighting reports for Pokémon Go players. (iPhone/iPad app by Ho Yin Chow.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helper-for-pokemon-go/id1132817034 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ho Yin Chow](https://appshunter.io/developer/995215100)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 282 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-07-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helper-for-pokemon-go/id1132817034/reviews.md

## What is Helper for Pokemon Go?

*This App is not a game!!*

How does this app work?
This app aims to help people find Pokemon easier in the game 'Pokemon Go',for example if a user finds a pikachu in the game,he/she can report it.So other users will know there is a pikachu at that location.

How to prevent Fake Data?
If you find any information is fake, you can rate it as fake information

Disclaimer:
The information provide by this app is only for reference and this app is in no way affiliate with the Pokemon brand, Niantic or Nintendo.If you use background mode to detect,it will use of GPS running in the background,it can dramatically decrease battery life.

*本程式並不是一個遊戲！*

本程式如何運作?
本程式目的是讓用戶更容易玩'Pokemon Go'，首先例如有一位用戶在'Pokemon Go'發現一隻噴火龍，他可以在本App報告出現位置，讓其他用戶作參考！

如何辦認為假資料?
本程式設有評分系統，讓用戶有更好的參考指標

免責聲明:
本程式的資料只供參考，假若因本程式的資料錯誤,本人是不會承擔任何責任.
如果使用背景監測,可能會減少電池壽命.

## Key features

- Report Pokémon sightings
- View reported Pokémon locations
- Rate reported information
- Crowdsourced data
- Location sharing

## What do users think of Helper for Pokemon Go?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly layout
- 🚀 Stable performance
- 💡 Helpful for trainers in HK
- 🚀 Accurate real-time data
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient
- 👍 Good Pokémon map
- 👍 Useful app for locating Pokémons
- 👍 Excellent app for Pokémon players
- 👍 Worth using
- 👍 Accurate and fast
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Awesome job
- 👍 Poke-helper kun

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitches and issues with accuracy
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and service disruptions
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Incorrect Pokémon locations
- 🐛 Inaccessible data
- 🐛 Slow scanning speed
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Doesn't work in certain areas
- 🐛 Deletes user submissions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Inaccurate Pokémon locations
- Lack of Pokémon in certain areas
- Disappearance of user-submitted Pokémon locations
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Expand coverage to whole Hong Kong area
- Add more regions
- Improve IV calculation accuracy
- Add verification system for user submissions
- Implement filtering options for Pokémon
- Add pop-up notifications for nearby Pokémon
- Implement up/down voting system for submissions
- Add screenshot verification for Pokémon locations
- Include Pokéstop and gym locations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 282)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helper-for-pokemon-go/id1132817034/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible experience

*2020-10-21, version 1.7.1*

I go onto it and try to find pokemon nearby with it and it kept saying notice and kept popping up with a bunch of Japanese letters and i was so confused.Not helpful at all.

### 1/5 — Piss off

*2020-08-08, version 1.7.1*

It doesn’t fucking work and it’s all fake Jesus everyone is lying besides the people who said it was horrible

### 1/5 — 咁耐

*2020-02-17, version 1.7.1*

請快點回來修理！我需要你

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2019-06-03, version 1.7.1*

Horrible...

### 5/5 — One of the best tool ever

*2019-02-25, version 1.7.0*

User Friendly layout, plus quite stable performance.  Coverage could be expanded a little further, but definitely one of the best tools for trainers in HK!

### 4/5 — Glitch

*2018-12-02, version 1.6.6*

There is a glitch that if I am really far away from the place that I want to search, there will be a huge wave of (random and also the same) Pokémon appear at screen I have screenshot of that

### 5/5 — The map that still functioning

*2018-11-01, version 1.6.6*

It however works for Tin Shui Wai And Yuen Long only. Would be best if work for whole Hong Kong area or at least the major area
Still not much ads as a free app. 5 stars

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Update:
More regions are available now, can see the improvement, keep it up.

### 5/5 — 期待更新

*2018-10-20, version 1.6.5*

WeCatch 已經破解地圖，希望可以儘快更新

### 5/5 — Comment

*2017-09-11, version 1.5.6*

The IV the app show seems not accurate, great if can fix it, thx.

### 1/5 — Only 會掃九龍，港島唔駛玩？👎👎👎

*2017-02-15, version 1.4.4*

如題👎👎👎

## Frequently asked questions about Helper for Pokemon Go

### What does this app do?

This app acts as a companion for the game Pokémon Go. It allows users to report the locations where they have found specific Pokémon. Other users can then view these reports to help them find Pokémon more easily in the game.

### How does the app prevent fake data?

The app includes a rating system that allows users to flag or rate reported information. This helps to maintain the accuracy and reliability of the shared Pokémon sighting data, providing a better reference for all users.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### What are the common use cases for this app?

The primary use case is to help players find specific Pokémon they are looking for within the game Pokémon Go. Players can report rare Pokémon sightings or common spawns, and others can use this information to plan their in-game routes and hunts.

### Does this app affect my phone's battery life?

Using the background mode to detect locations can significantly decrease battery life, as it relies on continuous GPS usage. It is recommended to be mindful of this when using the background feature.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.1 — 2019-04-03

加強任務數據功能
bug fix

### 1.7.0 — 2019-02-25

新增任務數據

### 1.6.6 — 2018-10-29

Add Gen4 Data

### 1.6.5 — 2018-09-27

Support iPhone XS MAX & ios12

### 1.6.4 — 2018-01-29

bug fix

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All apps by Ho Yin Chow: https://appshunter.io/developer/995215100

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