# Pokémon GO vs Card Throwing!

The clearest difference is rating: Card Throwing! at 4.6 against Pokémon GO's 4.0. Card Throwing! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Pokémon GO's advantage is ratings volume (657K vs 24) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon GO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Card Throwing! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Card Throwing! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon GO has 657K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon GO | Card Throwing! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (657K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345/reviews) | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-throwing/id1532708661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **657K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 390 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon GO

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Role Playing, #1 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #3 Top Grossing · Strategy, #9 Top Grossing · Games, #12 Top Free · Strategy, #37 Top Grossing, #86 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


### Card Throwing!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-throwing/id1532708661)

Master the art of card throwing in this fun and engaging game. Draw paths to launch cards, smash targets like balloons and fruits, and aim for the bullseye. With endless levels and tablet support, it's designed for all ages.

**Highlights:** Draw paths to throw cards, Smash balloons and cut fruits, Hit the bullseye, Endless game levels, Tablet support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon GO free?

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

### Is Card Throwing! free?

Card Throwing! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon GO or Card Throwing!?

Card Throwing! is rated higher. Pokémon GO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 657K ratings, while Card Throwing! averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.

### Do Pokémon GO or Card Throwing! have ads?

Pokémon GO shows ads; Card Throwing! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon GO or Card Throwing!?

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, and Card Throwing! weekly. Most recently, Pokémon GO was updated on November 8, 2026 and Card Throwing! on November 3, 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.*