Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO

Epic AR adventure & online RPG

657K ratings

With Ads#1 in top-grossing Role Playing

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👑 Role Playing

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Details

Released: July 22, 2016
Updated: November 9, 2026
Version: 0.435.2
Compatibility: iOS 15.0+
Age Rating: 9+
Monetization: free with in-app purchases
Size: 389.52MB
Devices: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Data updated: 3 hours ago
Languages: 14

Background Location Access

Developer

Scopely Explore, Inc.

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About

Explore your surroundings to discover and catch Pokémon in this augmented reality adventure. Team up with other players for raids and gym battles, and journey with your Buddy Pokémon to make them stronger. Get moving for real-life adventures!

✓Discover Pokémon in the real world

✓Catch Pokémon to complete Pokédex

✓Journey with Buddy Pokémon

✓Compete in Gym battles

✓Team up for Raid Battles

✓Augmented reality gameplay

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What users say about Pokémon GO

Reviews of Pokémon GO are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.0/5 from 657K App Store ratings. What users like most: addictive and fun gameplay, encourages outdoor activity. Top complaints: frequent crashes and glitches, drains battery quickly. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

🚀Addictive and fun gameplay
👍Encourages outdoor activity
🚀Frequent updates and new content
👍Brings people together
🚀Innovative AR features

Negative things

🐛Frequent crashes and glitches
🔋Drains battery quickly
🔒Privacy concerns with data collection
💰Expensive in-app purchases
🚫Inaccessible for rural/disabled players

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What's New in Pokémon GO

0.435.2

November 9, 2026

Trainers, we hope you’re enjoying your adventure in Pokémon GO! We update the app regularly with new events and features, so make sure to check the in-game News to stay up to date.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$0.99

100 PokéCoins

Use PokéCoins to buy interesting items that enhance your Pokémon GO experience!

Charts

Top Grossing

🥇 1

Role Playing games

The game has maintained its position at 1 recently.

Last updated on November 14, 2026.

Top Grossing

🥇 1

The game has maintained its position at 1 recently.

Last updated on November 14, 2026.

Top Free

🥈 2

Role Playing games

The game has maintained its position at 2 recently.

Last updated on November 14, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 3+2

This game rose +2 positions in Games chart.

Last updated on November 14, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 10+6

This game rose +6 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on November 14, 2026.

Top Free

📊 12

The game has maintained its position at 12 recently.

Last updated on November 14, 2026.

Top Free

📉 92-5

This game dropped -5 positions in Games chart.

Last updated on November 14, 2026.

Events

Read more about Into the Wild

Event Ended Special Event

Discover what lies ahead during Into the Wild!

Nov 9, 2026 — Nov 14, 2026

Read more about Halloween 2026 Part II

Event Ended Special Event

Halloween 2026 Part II

Mega Sableye powers up and Shiny Greavard debuts!

Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 6, 2026

Read more about Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global

Happening Special Event

Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global

Gigantamax Duraludon will make its debut!

Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 16, 2026

User reviews

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Add

The add was so damn long and it was so long I thought I was going to get to sleep before it ended

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3 days ago

Trash

Trash

M1Minecraft fan 128

3 days ago

Ban for no reason

10 years not a game worth downloading and playing pay to play only to get ban for no reason don’t waste your time or money many of my friends been affected by the ban

BBrouHjj

3 days ago

Awesome game

This game is super fun and gets your body moving, you get inspired to play and move your body, easily the best game of all

AAsherbob26

4 days ago

GPS signal not found

Each time I minimize the app and then resize it I get the GPS signal not found. Causing me to have to close out the app entirely and reopen it. Very frustrating

Pptworkingmom

4 days ago

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

GPS/location issues causing gameplay problems

Bug

Bugs with egg hatching and buddy Pokémon

Bug

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Requested Features

5 requests

In-game chat/communication system

Feature

Ability to trade items between players

Feature

FAQ

Does Pokémon GO have ads?

Yes, Pokémon GO contains advertisements. As a free-to-play game with in-app purchases, ads are part of its monetization strategy.

What devices is Pokémon GO compatible with?

Pokémon GO is optimized for smartphones and is compatible with iPhone devices running iOS Version 9 or later, as well as iPads and iPod Touches. Compatibility is not guaranteed for all devices, especially those without GPS capabilities or connected only to Wi-Fi.

How often is Pokémon GO updated?

The game receives frequent updates, with the latest version being 0.435.2 as of November 9, 2026. Frequent updates and new content are a pro cited by users.

What is the age rating for Pokémon GO?

Pokémon GO has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 9 and above.

Can I play Pokémon GO offline?

It is recommended to play Pokémon GO while connected to a network to obtain accurate location information. Offline play is not supported due to its reliance on GPS and online connectivity.

What are the main gameplay mechanics in Pokémon GO?

Key gameplay mechanics include exploring the real world to discover Pokémon, catching them using AR, battling in Gyms, and teaming up with other players for Raid Battles. Players can also journey with a Buddy Pokémon to strengthen it.

What do users like most about Pokémon GO?

Users praise the addictive and fun gameplay, how it encourages outdoor activity, frequent updates with new content, its ability to bring people together, and its innovative AR features. The overall user sentiment is positive.

Are there any concerns about playing Pokémon GO?

Some users have reported frequent crashes and glitches, rapid battery drain, privacy concerns with data collection, and expensive in-app purchases. The app is also noted as being inaccessible for rural or disabled players.