# PokeRater vs Linking Boy

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PokeRater at 2.9K against Linking Boy's 43. PokeRater also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Linking Boy's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 61%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PokeRater sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Linking Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PokeRater holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PokeRater has 2.9K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of PokeRater's written reviews are positive against 78% of Linking Boy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PokeRater ships an update every 2 weeks, Linking Boy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PokeRater | Linking Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokerater/id1138347836/reviews)** | [4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Rommel Estropia](https://appshunter.io/developer/995957792) | [Pixel Respawn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769243202) |

## What reviewers say

### PokeRater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokerater/id1138347836)

This app analyzes screenshots of your Pokémon to help you identify the best ones to keep and power up. It provides detailed stats, evolution forecasts, and gym rankings without requiring account login, ensuring safety and compliance with game terms of service.

**Highlights:** Safe, no account login required, Automatic Pokémon rating, Gym offensive and defensive ranking, CP after evolution, Power-up forecasts, Max power-up stats, Sortable history

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Trainer | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 Helpful and detailed information
- 💡 Useful keyboard and naming features
- 🔍 Accurate IV calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanning issues and inability to read screenshots
- 🔍 Inaccurate IV calculations or appraisal information
- 🔍 Inability to handle new Pokémon or features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with keyboard access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to open after updates
- Keyboard issues, including losing favorite symbols
- Incorrect Pokémon information or level detection
- Compatibility problems with newer devices or iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for new Pokémon and features
- Improve scanning accuracy and reliability
- Allow manual entry of Pokémon details
- Provide more customization options for naming and sorting


### Linking Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604)

Experience fast and feature-rich emulation for Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy games. Enjoy multiplayer Link cable emulation, unlock achievements with RetroAchievements, and customize your gameplay with speed control, cheats, and enhanced visual options.

**Highlights:** Fast GBA/GBC/GB emulation, Link cable multiplayer, RetroAchievements support, Speed control (fast-forward/slow-down), Cheat support, Customizable virtual controls, Save states

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PokeRater free?

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

### Is Linking Boy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PokeRater or Linking Boy?

PokeRater is rated higher. PokeRater averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Linking Boy averages 4.2 from 43 ratings.

### Do PokeRater or Linking Boy have ads?

Neither PokeRater nor Linking Boy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PokeRater or Linking Boy?

PokeRater ships an update every 2 weeks, and Linking Boy monthly. Most recently, PokeRater was updated on October 22, 2026 and Linking Boy 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.*