Comparison

WeCatch vs IPLocate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WeCatch

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
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WeCatch is a useful tool which powered by Pokémon GO community (Pokémon GO fans and lovers). The idea is to bring people together and share information immediately via the App. The followings are the main features: 1. Receive push notifications of rare Pokémon’s location (Must login and filter first). 2. Search Pokémon, Gym, Raids, Pokestop around map area in real time and allow users to filter. 3. Track the closest rare Pokémon and Raids. 4. Easily share the Pokémon you found with your friends. Thank you so much for your support! If you like our app, please spend some time to leave a 5 start review. Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wecatch Disclaimer: WeCatch - Radar & Map is in no way affiliate with or associated with the Pokémon GO brand, Pokémon brand, Niantic or Nintendo. This app has been built by fans to support the game community.

About

IPLocate

This tool allows users to query IP addresses and retrieve detailed network information, including location data. It also offers network speed testing and acceleration features.

Highlights
  • IP address query
  • Complete network IPv4 address retrieval
  • Longitude and latitude lookup
  • Place name information
  • Device network speed test
  • Network speed acceleration via VPN
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IPLocate is an IP address query tool for the network connected to Apple devices. It is an easy-to-use, reliable and efficient tool App. Main functions: IP address query and return complete network IPv4 address, longitude and latitude, place name and other information. Other functions: Help users test the current device network speed and achieve network speed acceleration through VPN. IPLocate is a completely free application, you can use all features without paying any fees. Privacy Policy: https://www.adoreshare.com/privacy-policy.html User Terms: https://www.tenorshare.com/support/terms-and-conditions.html Other functions: Help users test the current device network speed and achieve network speed acceleration.

Screenshots

WeCatch2 screens
IPLocate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WeCatch at 4.2 against IPLocate's 2.7. WeCatch also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 27%) and ratings volume (2K vs 24). IPLocate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WeCatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IPLocate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WeCatch holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeCatch has 2K ratings behind it against 24, 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 27% of IPLocate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeCatch ships an update every 2 months, IPLocate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WeCatch versus IPLocate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeCatchIPLocate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2K ratings) — better2.7 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCD Studio, LLCAdoreshare Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

WeCatch

All ratings1,969 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews539 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative25.2%

IPLocate

All ratings23 ratings
Positive39.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative47.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

WeCatch

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

IPLocate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WeCatch

One-time1
  • Buy us a coffee$2.99
None

IPLocate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WeCatch free?
WeCatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPLocate free?
IPLocate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WeCatch or IPLocate?
WeCatch is rated higher. WeCatch averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while IPLocate averages 2.7 from 24 ratings.
Do WeCatch or IPLocate have ads?
WeCatch shows ads; IPLocate does not.
Which is updated more often, WeCatch or IPLocate?
WeCatch ships an update every 2 months, and IPLocate every 3 weeks. Most recently, WeCatch was updated on October 22, 2026 and IPLocate on October 24, 2026.

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