Comparison

RotoGO+ vs Pokémon HOME

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

Head to head
About

RotoGO+

This unofficial index provides comprehensive details on all Pokémon, including forms, stats, moves, and abilities. Access a vast amount of information offline, view 3D models, and manage your items and favorites.

Highlights
  • Detailed Pokémon analysis (forms, stats, abilities)
  • Offline access to all information
  • 3D models of all Pokémon
  • Move descriptions and effects
  • Item management and filtering
  • Trainer bag and PC features
Features
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A Rotom has made residence in your smartphone! RotoGO is an Unofficial Pokémon Index (Pokédex) app inspired by the popular video game franchise Pokémon. Based on the Pokédex used by the player character in the latest series handheld video games, RotoGO is a real world Pokédex similar to the ones used in the anime series and graphic novels. A valuable supplement for any Pokémon player, competitive or casual! Features: * Detailed analysis of all Pokémon and their alternate forms and transformations, including pre-forms and evolution methods, base stats, egg groups, locations, typings, abilities and hidden abilities! *Offline! No internet required! Access a wide variety of Pokémon information anywhere on the GO! * 3D Models of every Pokémon and alternate, male/female, and shiny forms. * Detailed descriptions for every move each Pokémon can learn in the latest series games. * Rotom gives you tips! Try giving him a little poke and see what he says. * Switch between multiple Pokédex entries with a tap. * As a trainer you have a trainer bag with access to a variety of items for your adventures and Pokémon! * Filter through your bag and find exactly what item you need for your adventure. *Search through your Movedex to get descriptions of every learnable move and their effects in battle. *See what effects natures have on your Pokémon and get recommendations for Pokémon that would best benefit from that nature. *Add your favorite Pokémon to your favorites list and place them in Battle Boxes in the PC page *See information for every ability available! *RotoGO is too huge for a synopsis! Trainers, jump right in and explore! RotoGO is coded and designed by a single developer. This app utilizes fan community data and resources. It will be receiving updates that provide additional features and information in the near future. Leave a feature request if theres anything specific you may want as an addition! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ********************** Pokémon is the intelectual property of Nintendo Co., Ltd., Creatures Inc, and GAME FREAK Inc. This app is intended to act a companion app for Pokémon players, and is in no way intended to infringe on said copyrighted material. **********************

About

Pokémon HOME

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
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Pokémon HOME is a cloud-based service, designed as a place where all of your Pokémon can gather. ▼ Manage your Pokémon! You can bring any Pokémon that has appeared in a core Pokémon game to Pokémon HOME. You can also bring certain Pokémon from Pokémon HOME for Nintendo Switch to any compatible video game titles. ▼ Trade Pokémon with players around the world! If you have a smart device, you’ll be able to trade Pokémon with players around the world anytime you want, anywhere you are. Enjoy different ways of trading, too, like the Wonder Box and GTS! ▼ Complete the National Pokédex! You’ll be able to complete your National Pokédex by bringing lots of Pokémon to Pokémon HOME. You’ll also be able to check out all the moves and Abilities your Pokémon have. ▼ Receive Mystery Gifts! You’ll be able to quickly and conveniently receive Mystery Gifts using your smart device! ■ Terms of Use Please read the Terms of Use before using this service. ■ Compatible Systems Pokémon HOME can be used on devices with the following OSes. iOS 16.0 and above NOTE: Please be aware that Pokémon HOME may not work on certain devices. ■ Questions Should you have any questions, please use the contact form found in Pokémon HOME. Questions submitted without using the contact form may take longer to be addressed.

Screenshots

RotoGO+4 screens
Pokémon HOME4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RotoGO+ at 4.6 against Pokémon HOME's 3.8. RotoGO+ also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Pokémon HOME's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. RotoGO+ sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RotoGO+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon HOME has 16K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of RotoGO+'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Pokémon HOME's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RotoGO+ ships an update every 9 days, Pokémon HOME every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
RotoGO+ versus Pokémon HOME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRotoGO+Pokémon HOME
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better3.8 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better37.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K16K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size635 MB254 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbraham ObuduluThe Pokemon Company

Customer experience

RotoGO+

All ratings1,509 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral8.9%
Negative17.3%

Pokémon HOME

All ratings15,645 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews1,538 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral16.3%
Negative46.5%

User reviews

RotoGO+

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Excellent Pokédex app
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Beautiful and vibrant visual design
  • 🔍 Comprehensive Pokémon information
  • 🛠️ Helpful team building and move set features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding certain Pokémon information
  • 🔒 Paywall for some features
  • 🔁 Frustration over subscription model changes
  • 🔼 Slow performance on older devices

Pokémon HOME

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

RotoGO+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when viewing certain Pokémon forms
  • Issues with accessing the National Pokédex
  • Problems with adding moves to Pokémon

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add Pokémon Sword and Shield data
  • Improve Pokémon location/encounter information
  • Implement type effectiveness charts
  • Allow custom Pokémon teams across generations
  • Add more customization options
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  • Improve Pokémon move set management

Pokémon HOME

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

16 purchases

RotoGO+

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Pro$3.991 Month
  • 3 Months Pro$8.993 Months
  • 6 Months Pro$17.996 Months
One-time13
  • Grand Visor$1.99
  • Neo Plasma$5.99
  • Skull$5.99
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  • Aqua$5.99
  • Magma$5.99
  • Ultra Recon$5.99
  • Flare$5.99
  • Galactic$5.99
  • Iris$5.99
  • Nessa$5.99
  • Volo$5.99
  • Shiny Rotom$9.99
  • Rainbow Rocket Bundle$19.99
3 purchases

Pokémon HOME

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Plan for 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan for 3 months$4.993 Months
  • Premium Plan for 12 months$15.991 Year

Questions

Is RotoGO+ free?
RotoGO+ 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, RotoGO+ or Pokémon HOME?
RotoGO+ is rated higher. RotoGO+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Pokémon HOME averages 3.8 from 16K ratings.
Do RotoGO+ or Pokémon HOME have ads?
RotoGO+ shows ads; Pokémon HOME does not.
Which is updated more often, RotoGO+ or Pokémon HOME?
RotoGO+ ships an update every 9 days, and Pokémon HOME every 2 months. Most recently, RotoGO+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pokémon HOME on September 24, 2026.

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