# Pokémon GO vs Echoes From Beyond

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pokémon GO at weekly against Echoes From Beyond's every 3 months. Pokémon GO also leads on ratings volume (656K vs 77) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). Echoes From Beyond's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon GO sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Echoes From Beyond sells 4 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 4.1 for Echoes From Beyond. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon GO has 656K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Pokémon GO's written reviews are positive against 48% of Echoes From Beyond's.

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, Echoes From Beyond every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon GO | Echoes From Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (656K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345/reviews) | **[4.1 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-from-beyond/id1271363890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **656K** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | **48.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 390 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) | [SCALE-1 PORTAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/334562127) |

## 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, #9 Top Grossing · Games, #13 Top Free · Strategy, #32 Top Grossing, #93 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 (21)**

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


### Echoes From Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-from-beyond/id1271363890)

Explore your surroundings and hunt virtual ghosts using augmented reality. Use a laser beam to capture ectoplasmic energy and upgrade your gear. Compete with others globally for the top spot in this active, real-world ghost hunting adventure.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality ghost hunting, Capture ectoplasmic energy (EKTO), Upgrade weapons and traps, Global online ranking, Offline play support, Share battle pictures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Traps Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blast Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Endurance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Beamer | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon GO free?

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

### Is Echoes From Beyond free?

Echoes From Beyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon GO or Echoes From Beyond?

Echoes From Beyond is rated higher. Pokémon GO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 656K ratings, while Echoes From Beyond averages 4.1 from 77 ratings.

### Do Pokémon GO or Echoes From Beyond have ads?

Both Pokémon GO and Echoes From Beyond show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon GO or Echoes From Beyond?

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, and Echoes From Beyond every 3 months. Most recently, Pokémon GO was updated on October 31, 2026 and Echoes From Beyond on October 24, 2026.

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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.*