# Pokémon GO vs Dr. Sick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pokémon GO at 44% against Dr. Sick's 0%. Pokémon GO also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (656K vs 6). Dr. Sick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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 Dr. Sick sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pokémon GO holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon GO has 656K ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of Dr. Sick's.

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, Dr. Sick every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon GO | Dr. Sick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (656K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345/reviews)** | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-sick/id1477813440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **656K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **43.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 390 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) | [Obsidian Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271283041) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon GO

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #2 Top Grossing · Strategy, #3 Top Free · Role Playing, #8 Top Grossing · Games, #14 Top Free · Strategy, #27 Top Grossing, #85 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


### Dr. Sick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-sick/id1477813440)

Explore a hospital filled with peculiar patients and their unusual ailments. Uncover the humorous and surprising reasons behind their conditions while interacting with a cast of international nurses. This game offers a lighthearted escape from daily pressures.

**Highlights:** Investigate weird sicknesses, Interact with international nurses, Humorous patient scenarios, Lighthearted escape, Unique hospital setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600 Diamond | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Family pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| Office growth pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Weekly pack-Purple | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dr growth pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Secretary growth pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Dean growth pack | $27.99 | one-time |
| Doctor Leveling Pack | $27.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon GO free?

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

### Is Dr. Sick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon GO or Dr. Sick?

Pokémon GO is rated higher. Pokémon GO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 656K ratings, while Dr. Sick averages 2.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Pokémon GO or Dr. Sick have ads?

Pokémon GO shows ads; Dr. Sick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon GO or Dr. Sick?

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, and Dr. Sick every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pokémon GO was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dr. Sick on October 12, 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.*