# Pokémon GO vs Evony

Pokémon GO and Evony both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Pokémon GO's written reviews are positive against 18% of Evony's. Pokémon GO also leads on chart position (#1 vs #7) and ratings volume (656K vs 180K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon GO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Evony sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Pokémon GO against 4.0 for Evony. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 656K and 180K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Pokémon GO's written reviews are positive against 18% of Evony's.

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, Evony every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon GO | Evony |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (656K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345/reviews)** | [4.0 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evony/id1098157959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **656K** | 180K |
| Positive reviews | **43.6% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #7 |
| Size | 390 MB | 559 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) | [TOP GAMES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050386041) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #3 Top Free · Role Playing, #3 Top Grossing · Strategy, #8 Top Grossing · Games, #13 Top Free · Strategy, #30 Top Grossing, #107 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Explore your surroundings to discover and catch virtual creatures. Journey with your companions, battle in gyms, and team up with others for powerful raids. Get moving for real-life adventures!

**Highlights:** Discover Pokémon in the real world, Catch Pokémon to complete Pokédex, Journey with Buddy Pokémon, Compete in Gym battles, Team up for Raid Battles, Utilize Adventure Sync for walking distance

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 PokéCoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Evergreen Ticket 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 550 PokéCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Ticket | $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 |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**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

**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


### Evony

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evony/id1098157959)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #14 Top Grossing · Strategy, #60 Top Free · Role Playing, #62 Top Grossing · Games, #76 Top Free · Strategy, #129 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Build your empire, train troops, and engage in real-time strategy battles. Recruit historical generals, manage your cities, and solve puzzles for rewards. Join alliances and conquer kingdoms in this immersive MMO.

**Highlights:** City building and empire expansion, Train diverse troop types, Recruit historical generals, Real-time strategy battles, Alliance system with voice/text chat, Puzzle solving for rewards, Customize with 7 civilizations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Gem Package! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Activity Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rally Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Germs | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤝 Good alliance community
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Fun for casual players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Pay-to-win model
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💩 Terrible customer support
- 🤖 Suspicious bot reviews
- 🎮 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing resources and items after purchases
- Inability to access game features due to server issues
- Inconsistent and unreliable performance

**Requested features**

- Improved balance between free and paying players
- Better customer support and issue resolution
- More transparent and honest advertising


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon GO free?

Pokémon GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Evony free?

Evony is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon GO or Evony?

Pokémon GO is rated higher. Pokémon GO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 656K ratings, while Evony averages 4.0 from 180K ratings.

### Do Pokémon GO or Evony have ads?

Both Pokémon GO and Evony show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon GO or Evony?

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, and Evony every 10 days. Most recently, Pokémon GO was updated on November 5, 2026 and Evony on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pokémon GO or Evony?

Pokémon GO currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Evony at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*