# Pokémon GO vs Magic Find

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Find at 4.8 against Pokémon GO's 4.0. Magic Find also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Pokémon GO's advantage is ratings volume (656K vs 459) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon GO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Find sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Find holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon GO has 656K ratings behind it against 459, 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 50% of Magic Find's.

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, Magic Find fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon GO | Magic Find |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (656K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345/reviews) | **[4.8 (459 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-find-hidden-object-game/id6670199766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **656K** | 459 |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 390 MB | 300 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) | [Runyou Game](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741492000) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon GO

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #3 Top Grossing · Strategy, #4 Top Free · Role Playing, #8 Top Grossing · Games, #12 Top Free · Strategy, #28 Top Grossing, #115 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


### Magic Find

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-find-hidden-object-game/id6670199766)

Embark on an exciting adventure with this hidden object game. Search for cleverly concealed items across beautifully crafted scenes, testing your observational skills. Enjoy a blend of fun, challenge, and relaxation with endless levels and diverse environments.

**Highlights:** Engaging hidden object gameplay, Challenging puzzles, Relaxing experience, Diverse environments, Endless levels, Zoom feature

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sub_weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| sub_monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| first_charge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magnifier Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Compass_Pack_5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magnifier_Pack_40 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Compass_Pack_20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Magnifier_Pack_100 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Compass_Pack_50 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon GO free?

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

### Is Magic Find free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon GO or Magic Find?

Magic Find is rated higher. Pokémon GO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 656K ratings, while Magic Find averages 4.8 from 459 ratings.

### Do Pokémon GO or Magic Find have ads?

Both Pokémon GO and Magic Find show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon GO or Magic Find?

Pokémon GO ships an update weekly, and Magic Find fortnightly. Most recently, Pokémon GO was updated on November 4, 2026 and Magic Find on October 30, 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.*