# Pokémon GO vs OneCast

The clearest difference is ads: OneCast at none against Pokémon GO's shown. OneCast also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (62% vs 44%). Pokémon GO's advantage is ratings volume (656K vs 10K) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon GO sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and OneCast sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OneCast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon GO has 656K ratings behind it against 10K, 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 OneCast's.

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, OneCast monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon GO | OneCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (656K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345/reviews) | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onecast/id1398182637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **656K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 390 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) | [Bitwise Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130455448) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon GO

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #1 Top Grossing · Strategy, #3 Top Free · Role Playing, #6 Top Grossing · Games, #13 Top Free · Strategy, #18 Top Grossing, #77 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


### OneCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onecast/id1398182637)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into an Xbox companion. Stream games from your console or the cloud, anywhere. Enjoy high-fidelity visuals and full controller support for an immersive gaming experience on the go.

**Highlights:** Stream Xbox games from console or cloud, Near-zero latency streaming, Up to 1440p resolution, Full Xbox controller support, Keyboard and mouse support, Xbox Party Chat, Picture-in-Picture mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional Support | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flawless streaming
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💡 Ability to use Xbox controller
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Convenient for gaming on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or disconnects
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires Xbox to be hardwired for best performance
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with Xbox Series X/S
- 🐛 On-screen controls not ideal for some games

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to Xbox in some cases
- Audio/video desync issues
- Compatibility problems with certain games

**Requested features**

- Support for Xbox Series X/S
- Ability to stream over cellular data
- Option to customize on-screen controls
- Integration with Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Support for multiple Xbox consoles on one account


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon GO free?

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

### Is OneCast free?

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

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

OneCast is rated higher. Pokémon GO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 656K ratings, while OneCast averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Pokémon GO or OneCast have ads?

Pokémon GO shows ads; OneCast does not.

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

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, and OneCast monthly. Most recently, Pokémon GO was updated on November 1, 2026 and OneCast on November 1, 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.*