# Pokémon GO — Epic AR adventure & online RPG

> Augmented reality creature collection and battling game. (iPhone/iPad app by Scopely Explore, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060)
- Category: Games, Health & Fitness, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 651,997 App Store ratings · 7,559 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 423 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2016-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345/reviews.md

## What is Pokémon GO?

Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pokémon as they explore the world around them. Pokémon GO is the global gaming sensation that has been downloaded over 1 billion times and named “Best Mobile Game” by the Game Developers Choice Awards and “Best App of the Year” by TechCrunch.
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UNCOVER THE WORLD OF POKÉMON: Explore and discover Pokémon wherever you are!
 
CATCH more Pokémon to complete your Pokédex!
 
JOURNEY alongside your Buddy Pokémon to help make your Pokémon stronger and earn rewards!

COMPETE in epic Gym battles and...

TEAM UP and UNITE with other Trainers to catch powerful Pokémon during Raid Battles!
 
It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await! Let’s GO!
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With the player’s permission, Adventure Sync uses the Health app to enable the player to earn walking distance when the app is closed.

Notes:
- This app is free-to-play and offers in-game purchases. It is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.
- It is recommended to play while connected to a network in order to obtain accurate location information.
- Compatibility is not guaranteed for devices without GPS capabilities or devices that are connected only to Wi-Fi networks.
- Compatibility information may be changed at any time.
- Information current as of July 11, 2019.
- Compatible with iPhone® 5s / SE / 6 / 6s / 6 Plus / 6s Plus / 7 / 7 Plus / 8 / 8 Plus / X devices with iOS Version 9 or later installed.
- Not compatible with 5th generation iPod Touch devices or iPhone 5c or earlier iPhone devices.
- Please visit PokemonGO.com for additional compatibility information.
- Compatibility is not guaranteed for all devices.
- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically reduce battery life.

## Key features

- Explore and discover creatures
- Catch creatures to complete Pokédex
- Journey with Buddy Pokémon
- Compete in Gym battles
- Team up for Raid Battles
- Augmented reality gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Finale Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Finale Pass Plus Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| Event Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| GO Pass Deluxe | $19.99 | one-time |
| GO Pass Deluxe Plus Points | $24.99 | one-time |
| 100 PokéCoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 PokéCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 PokéCoins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 PokéCoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5,200 PokéCoins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 14,500 PokéCoins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Evergreen Ticket 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass Deluxe Plus Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Ticket | $7.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass Deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #48 in Top Free · Games (US App Store)
- #1 in Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)
- #6 in Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)
- #1 in Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)
- #1 in Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)
- #1 in Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)
- #3 in Top Grossing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Pokémon GO?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- GPS/location issues causing gameplay problems
- Bugs with egg hatching and buddy Pokémon
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Glitches with raid battles and rewards

**Most requested features**

- In-game chat/communication system
- Ability to trade items between players
- More customization options for avatars
- Improved tracking and spawn system
- Easier access to rare/legendary Pokémon

## Recent user reviews (10 of 7,559)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Not a fan of the latest version

*2026-08-26, version 0.425.1*

I’m not a fan of the change of where the button is to analyze the Pokemon

### 3/5 — its alright

*2026-08-26, version 0.425.1*

its fun but its mostly pay to win and unless your in a big city or youre rich you cant get much done

### 1/5 — Stupid game

*2026-08-26, version 0.425.1*

I was transferring all the best stuff from my offline account on the new good account I logged off for a day and it got deleted

### 3/5 — Problems with the game

*2026-08-26, version 0.425.1*

There are quite a few things that are really infuriating about this game, you can only earn 50 poke coins a day, I’ve lost over 400 poke coins to this annoying rule. Another is whenever I battle with master league I find people with Pokemon that are over 4500 cp and get demolished even when mine are in the 3000s. You can’t trade with friends if they aren’t close to you unless you get best friend’s status with that friend. Also ultra balls don’t act like ultra balls, they don’t make it much easier to catch a Pokemon. A lot of the time during raids I will only get 10 premier balls to catch the raid boss, when it’s a legendary, it makes it very hard to catch it in 10 throws, especially if you miss. Those are most of the problems with this game. Otherwise most of the other parts of the game are fine.

### 1/5 — Lost my Pikachu

*2026-08-26, version 0.425.1*

I found a Pikachu, but I lost it one star

### 1/5 — Horrible Battles

*2026-08-26, version 0.425.1*

The battles are the biggest joke

### 5/5 — The best game on the planet

*2026-08-26, version 0.425.1*

Soo good

### 3/5 — Fun in our but too many struggle

*2026-08-26, version 0.425.1*

This game is really fun, but the struggle is that for the raids it cost money for coins, and when you beat the raids, sometimes it’s really hard to catch the Pokémon and you end up wasting a lot of money cause you can’t even catch them

### 5/5 — Spawns

*2026-08-26, version 0.425.1*

Spawn points have come back, at least for me and my neighbors. When they were decreased back in July (only had 2 total) they increased to a nice amount. 8 or more depending where we are at around the house. And our local pokestops and gyms have more spawns too. Hopefully Scopely can make better adjustments in the future for everyone. Thank you for making the game better.

### 1/5 — Please help me niantic

*2026-08-26, version 0.425.1*

Well, my account just got deleted today, I did accidentally delete my Google account and well now? The thing says I am literally on a new account 
My username is NeptunetheDelu so please help me recover it I joined recently in June and help me retrieve it

## Frequently asked questions about Pokémon GO

### What is Pokémon GO?

Pokémon GO is a global gaming sensation that uses augmented reality to let players explore their real-world surroundings to discover and catch creatures. Players can also train their creatures, battle in gyms, and team up with others for raid battles.

### What are the key features of Pokémon GO?

Key features include exploring and discovering creatures wherever you are, catching creatures to complete your Pokédex, journeying with a Buddy Pokémon to make it stronger, competing in epic Gym battles, and teaming up with other Trainers for Raid Battles.

### Is Pokémon GO free to play?

Yes, Pokémon GO is free-to-play. However, it does offer in-game purchases for items that can enhance the gameplay experience.

### 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, starting from iPhone 5s/SE/6. Compatibility is not guaranteed for devices without GPS capabilities or those connected only to Wi-Fi networks.

### What are common use cases for Pokémon GO?

Common use cases involve encouraging physical activity by exploring the real world, collecting and training a variety of creatures, engaging in competitive battles against other players, and participating in cooperative raid battles with friends and other trainers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.427.0 — 2026-09-01

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.

### 0.425.1 — 2026-08-23

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.

### 0.425.0 — 2026-08-18

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.

### 0.423.1 — 2026-08-06

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.

### 0.423.0 — 2026-08-04

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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