PokeKeys vs IVs Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PokeKeys
This app enhances the Pokémon GO experience by integrating an IV calculator directly into your keyboard, eliminating the need for screenshots. It also offers a PvP analyzer, in-game filtering, and quick access to timers and calculators via a widget.
- In-keyboard IV checking
- Live IV checker without screenshots
- PvP analyzer
- In-game filtering
- Today screen widget with timers
- Customizable keyboard layouts
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PokéKeys is the most innovative companion app for Pokémon GO. PokéKeys is proud to be the first app that introduced: • In-keyboard IV checking • IV checking without screenshot • In-game filtering based on scan history Features: • Live IV checker working without screenshots • IV checker built right into the keyboard • Name generator integrated with the IV checker • PvP analyzer integrated with the IV checker • Access scan history from the in-game search • Three layouts accessible via swipe left/right • Cursor bar for easy caret position adjustment • 3D-touch support for caret position adjustment • Predefined replacements for keywords, monster names, types, and attacks • Rad boss counter search query editor • Flexible IV search query editor • Set of predefined replacements for raid boss counter search • Set of predefined replacements for 100% and 0% IV search • Paste button Keyboard Layouts: • Functional keyboard with English and numeric layouts • Symbols layout with various characters including ⓿-⓴, ⓪-㊿ and more • Type symbols layout with hand-picked Unicode characters • Separate numpad layout so you can easily type in your favorite IV calculator • Customize predefined keyboard layouts • Configure extra personal layout for quick input • Symbols layout showing all supported symbols • Add custom replacements for quick paste Today screen widget for quick access to: • Lucky Egg, Incense and Start Piece timers • Evolution calculator DISCLAIMER Pokémon is a trademark of Nintendo. No copyright or trademark infringement is intended. PokéKeys is a third-party app made by fans and is not affiliated with the Pokémon brand, Niantic, Pokémon GO, Nintendo or The Pokémon Company.
IVs Checker
This utility app helps Pokémon GO players assess their Pokémon's individual values (IVs) by analyzing screenshots or videos of the in-game stat bars. It offers a Picture-in-Picture mode for seamless checking while playing. This is a fan-made tool, not an official product.
- Analyze IVs from screenshots
- Analyze IVs from videos
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Fan-made Pokémon GO utility
- Supports iOS 18.0+
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This app checks the individual values(IVs) of Pokémon caught in Pokémon GO. You can check the IVs of Pokémon by loading screenshots or video of the screen where the individual value bars are displayed in the Pokémon GO app. You can view the results in Picture in Picture so that you can easily record the IVs in the Pokémon GO app. This app was created by one Pokémon GO lover (Red 80) and is not official. iOS 26.0 or later
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PokeKeys at 4.4 against IVs Checker's 3.2. PokeKeys also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PokeKeys holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PokeKeys has 442 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of PokeKeys's written reviews are positive against 50% of IVs Checker's.
PokeKeys ships an update monthly, IVs Checker every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PokeKeys | IVs Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (442 ratings) — better | 3.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 442 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victor Pavlychko | Tatsuya Yamaguchi |
Customer experience
PokeKeys
IVs Checker
Bugs and requests
PokeKeys
Reported bugs
3 issues- Live IV checker not working for certain Pokémon
- Keyboard crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Screenshot-based IV checking not always accurate
Requested features
5 requests- Support for more Pokémon types
- Improved IV analysis for PvP
- Ability to rearrange keyboard layouts
- Integration of move type information
- Character count display for Pokémon names
IVs Checker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PokeKeys
No in-app purchases
IVs Checker
No in-app purchases
