# GoMessenger vs Explore

The clearest difference is rating: GoMessenger at 3.0 against Explore's 2.3. GoMessenger also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 3) and device support. On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GoMessenger holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoMessenger has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoMessenger | Explore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomessenger/id1142213093/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-for-pokemon-go/id1151077685/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GoApps Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587473802) | [Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/892706271) |

## What reviewers say

### GoMessenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomessenger/id1142213093)

Connect with other Pokemon GO players in your local area. Join group chats with trainers nearby or within your team to share experiences and make new friends. Easily add contacts to your friends list for continued communication.

**Highlights:** Local Pokemon GO player connection, Group chat by region, Team-specific chatrooms, Add friends for direct messaging, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Explore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-for-pokemon-go/id1151077685)

This app assists Pokémon GO players by tracking Pokémon locations worldwide in real-time. It helps users find rare Pokémon without needing to log in, focusing on high-population areas. It is not affiliated with Niantic or The Pokémon Company.

**Highlights:** Real-time Pokémon tracking, Assists in finding rare Pokémon, No login required, Supports high population areas

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoMessenger free?

GoMessenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Explore free?

Explore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GoMessenger or Explore?

GoMessenger is rated higher. GoMessenger averages 3.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Explore averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

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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.*