Comparison

Pokémon GO vs Jurassic World Alive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pokémon GO

Explore your real world to discover and catch creatures. Train your companions, battle in gyms, and team up with others for epic raids. Your adventure begins as you move through your environment.

Highlights
  • 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
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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. _______________ 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! _______________ 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.

About

Jurassic World Alive

Explore your surroundings to discover and collect dinosaurs, then use them to create hybrid breeds and battle other players in real-time. Earn rewards, share your collection with AR, and become the ultimate dinosaur trainer.

Highlights
  • Explore real-world locations to find dinosaurs
  • Collect DNA to create hybrid dinosaurs
  • Build and battle dinosaur strike teams
  • Real-time player-vs-player matches
  • Augmented reality (AR) photo sharing
  • Daily events and rewards
Features
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Bring dinosaurs to life in Jurassic World Alive! Dinosaurs have returned to rule the Earth, and they’re roaming free in your world. Explore your surrounding area to find your favorite Jurassic World dinosaurs, including new breeds that are more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before! Discover your world and collect epic dinosaur DNA to level up and create hybrids in the lab. Craft the perfect strike team and take them into battle in real-time player-vs-player matches. Challenge your friends to win exclusive rewards! EXPLORE your world with location-based technology and discover dinosaurs on a map. Discover surprises around every corner – you’ll never know who you’ll run into! COLLECT rare and stunning dinosaurs and maintain a full roster of thriving prehistoric animals. CREATE unique hybrid dinosaurs in the Lab – science knows no limits! BATTLE teams of dinosaurs to defend and challenge others in real-time PVP arenas; come back daily for new events and rewards! EARN rewards in battle and stock up by visiting Supply Drops near you. SHARE your legendary dinosaur collection by posting AR images and videos to your social pages! Become the ultimate dinosaur trainer today! Membership - Jurassic World Alive offers a monthly subscription at USD $9.99, please note prices may vary depending on sales taxes or countries. - The user will be asked to login to his iTunes account (if not already) prior to the purchase. - The payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Additional information will be provided afterward stating that subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - We also mention there that subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Compatible with iPhone 6S and up, on devices with iOS Version 13 or later installed. AR capabilities available on iPhone 6s and up, and on iPad Pro on devices with iOS Version 13 or later installed. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically reduce battery life. Privacy policy can be found at https://legal.ludia.net/mobile/2025-white/privacyen.html Terms of service can be found at https://legal.ludia.net/mobile/2025-white/termsen.html By installing this application you agree to the terms of the licensed agreements. © 2018 Universal Studios and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. Jurassic World and all related marks and logos are trademarks and copyrights of Universal Studios and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. * Please note: Jurassic World Alive is completely free to play but offers some game items for purchase with real money.

Screenshots

Pokémon GO4 screens
Jurassic World Alive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jurassic World Alive at 4.5 against Pokémon GO's 4.0. Jurassic World Alive also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 44%). Pokémon GO's advantage is chart position (#1 vs #35) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pokémon GO sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Jurassic World Alive sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jurassic World Alive holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon GO has 653K ratings behind it against 129K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Pokémon GO's written reviews are positive against 62% of Jurassic World Alive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pokémon GO ships an update every 6 days, Jurassic World Alive fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pokémon GO versus Jurassic World Alive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPokémon GOJurassic World Alive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (653K ratings)4.5 (129K ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews62.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings653K — better129K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#1 — better#35
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size404 MB2.5 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperScopely Explore, Inc.Ludia Games inc.

Customer experience

Pokémon GO

All ratings653,270 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews8,042 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral9.9%
Negative46.3%

Jurassic World Alive

All ratings128,572 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews3,880 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral11.2%
Negative26.4%

User reviews

Pokémon GO

From 653K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Jurassic World Alive

From 129K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 🦖 Excellent dinosaur models and AR
  • 👍 Fun and engaging battles
  • 💡 Unique gameplay compared to Pokémon Go

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 💰 Expensive microtransactions
  • ⚖️ Unbalanced matchmaking and overpowered creatures

Bugs and requests

Pokémon GO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Jurassic World Alive

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezing during battles
  • Disappearing dinosaurs on map
  • Incorrect damage/speed calculations
  • Sync issues when switching between apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to nickname dinosaurs
  • More variety in dinosaur spawns
  • Improved communication features for alliances
  • Aquatic and flying dinosaurs
  • Ability to choose full battle team

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Pokémon GO

One-time21
  • 100 PokéCoins$0.99
  • Event Bonus$0.99
  • Small Box$1.99
Show 18 more
  • Evergreen Ticket 1$1.99
  • Event Ticket3 variants$1.99
  • Event Ticket5 variants$4.99
  • 550 PokéCoins$4.99
  • Ticket$4.99
  • Event Ticket$7.99
  • 1,200 PokéCoins$9.99
  • Event Pass Deluxe Plus Points$9.99
  • Finale Pass$14.99
  • Event Pass Deluxe$14.99
  • GO Fest Ticket$14.99
  • Finale Pass Plus Points$19.99
  • GO Pass Deluxe$19.99
  • 2,500 PokéCoins$19.99
  • Event Pass Deluxe Plus Points$19.99
  • GO Pass Deluxe Plus Points$24.99
  • 5,200 PokéCoins$39.99
  • 14,500 PokéCoins$99.99
11 purchases

Jurassic World Alive

Subscriptions2
  • VIP - Full Membership$9.991 Month
  • VIP - Full Membership Trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time9
  • Bundle Rare 2A$1.99
  • Pile of Cash$4.99
  • JWA Special Bundle Tier 5$4.99
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  • Chest of Cash$9.99
  • JWA Special Bundle Tier 10$9.99
  • JWA Special Bundle Tier 20$19.99
  • Case of Cash$19.99
  • Season Pass Tier 20$19.99
  • Season Pass Tier 40$39.99

Questions

Is Pokémon GO free?
Pokémon GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jurassic World Alive free?
Jurassic World Alive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pokémon GO or Jurassic World Alive?
Jurassic World Alive is rated higher. Pokémon GO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 653K ratings, while Jurassic World Alive averages 4.5 from 129K ratings.
Do Pokémon GO or Jurassic World Alive have ads?
Both Pokémon GO and Jurassic World Alive show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pokémon GO or Jurassic World Alive?
Pokémon GO ships an update every 6 days, and Jurassic World Alive fortnightly. Most recently, Pokémon GO was updated on September 24, 2026 and Jurassic World Alive on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pokémon GO or Jurassic World Alive?
Pokémon GO currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Jurassic World Alive at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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