# Pokémon GO vs Pikalytics

The clearest difference is price: Pokémon GO at Free against Pikalytics's $0.99. Pokémon GO also leads on ratings volume (656K vs 739) and chart position (#1 vs #176). Pikalytics's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Pokémon GO is free to download; Pikalytics costs $0.99 up front. Pokémon GO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pikalytics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pikalytics holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon GO has 656K ratings behind it against 739, 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 51% of Pikalytics's.

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, Pikalytics every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon GO | Pikalytics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (656K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345/reviews) | **[4.6 (739 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikalytics/id1511370166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **656K** | 739 |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | **50.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #176 |
| Size | 390 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) | [Griffin Ledingham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511370165) |

## 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, #12 Top Free · Strategy, #29 Top Grossing, #109 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


### Pikalytics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikalytics/id1511370166)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

This app provides detailed battle data for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's competitive modes. It offers insights into popular Pokémon, moves, abilities, and EV spreads, allowing players to refine their teams and prepare for online battles. Access comprehensive rankings and stats offline to stay ahead of the competition.

**Highlights:** Offline battle data, Team building assistance, Top moves and abilities, EV spread and nature data, Searchable ranking Pokédex, Favorite Pokémon storage, Frequent stat updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great tool
- 👍 Convenient
- 🚀 Extremely useful
- 🔍 Helpful for team building
- 🧠 Improves gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Outdated/Slow updates
- 🔍 Missing team building feature
- ⚠️ Lacks key functionality compared to website
- 📊 Limited data compared to website
- 💰 Not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Descriptions cut off

**Requested features**

- Add team builder feature
- Improve update frequency
- Include more data (abilities, natures, etc.)
- Add damage calculator
- Support for more generations/metas


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon GO free?

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

### Is Pikalytics free?

Pikalytics costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Pikalytics is rated higher. Pokémon GO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 656K ratings, while Pikalytics averages 4.6 from 739 ratings.

### Do Pokémon GO or Pikalytics have ads?

Pokémon GO shows ads; Pikalytics does not.

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

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, and Pikalytics every 11 days. Most recently, Pokémon GO was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pikalytics on November 3, 2026.

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

Pokémon GO currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Pikalytics at #176. 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.*