# WeCatch vs Pokémon HOME

The clearest difference is ads: Pokémon HOME at none against WeCatch's shown. Pokémon HOME also leads on chart position (#60 vs unranked) and ratings volume (16K vs 2K). WeCatch's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (64% vs 38%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeCatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pokémon HOME sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeCatch holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon HOME has 16K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of WeCatch's written reviews are positive against 38% of Pokémon HOME's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeCatch | Pokémon HOME |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wecatch-radar-and-map/id1137814668/reviews)** | [3.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-home/id1485352913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 37.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#60** |
| Size | 31 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CD Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137814667) | [The Pokemon Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/446737235) |

## What reviewers say

### WeCatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wecatch-radar-and-map/id1137814668)

This app helps Pokémon GO players by providing real-time information on Pokémon, Gyms, Raids, and Pokestops. Users can receive notifications for rare Pokémon locations and track nearby valuable encounters. It also facilitates sharing found Pokémon with friends.

**Highlights:** Rare Pokémon notifications, Real-time map search, Track closest rare Pokémon, Share found Pokémon, Filter map data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate location tracking
- 🔍 Helpful for finding rare Pokémon
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful features like IV tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent Pokémon/gym/raid data
- 🔍 Limited coverage outside of major cities
- 💸 Intrusive ads
- 🔧 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Pokémon not appearing at reported locations
- Gym/raid information not updating correctly
- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Filter/search function not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Expand coverage to more regions
- Add notification/alert system for rare Pokémon
- Improve accuracy of IV/CP information
- Implement a paid ad-free version


### Pokémon HOME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-home/id1485352913)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app serves as a cloud-based hub for all your Pokémon, allowing you to manage, trade, and organize your collection. You can bring Pokémon from various core games and trade them globally, complete your Pokédex, and receive special gifts.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based Pokémon storage, Cross-game Pokémon transfer, Global Pokémon trading, National Pokédex completion, Mystery Gift reception

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan for 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan for 3 months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Plan for 12 months | $15.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great way to transfer Pokémon
- 👍 Useful for completing Pokédex
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Allows access to Pokémon on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔒 Cannot log in on multiple devices
- 💰 Premium plan is overpriced
- 🐛 Slow and laggy performance
- 🐛 Frequent communication errors

**Reported bugs**

- GTS flooded with impossible trade requests
- Room trades frequently kick users out
- Pokémon disappearing after transfer
- Unable to log in or restore premium subscription

**Requested features**

- Allow trading of mythical Pokémon
- Add filters to GTS to prevent impossible trades
- Implement reverse GTS search
- Enable Pokémon evolution during trades
- Sync Pokédex data between mobile and Switch versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeCatch free?

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

### Is Pokémon HOME free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeCatch or Pokémon HOME?

WeCatch is rated higher. WeCatch averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Pokémon HOME averages 3.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do WeCatch or Pokémon HOME have ads?

WeCatch shows ads; Pokémon HOME does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeCatch or Pokémon HOME?

WeCatch ships an update every 2 months, and Pokémon HOME every 2 months. Most recently, WeCatch was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pokémon HOME on October 27, 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.*