# Pokémon Quest vs OneCast

The clearest difference is update cadence: OneCast at monthly against Pokémon Quest's every 3 months. Pokémon Quest's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and OneCast sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OneCast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 9.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Pokémon Quest's written reviews are positive against 61% of OneCast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pokémon Quest ships an update every 3 months, OneCast monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon Quest | OneCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-quest/id1345187641/reviews) | **[4.5 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onecast/id1398182637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 9.6K |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 306 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Pokemon Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/446737235) | [Bitwise Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130455448) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-quest/id1345187641)

Embark on an expedition RPG adventure with cube-shaped Pokémon on Tumblecube Island. Battle wild Pokémon with simple tap controls, befriend new creatures to build your team, and customize your base camp with fun decorations. Discover hidden treasures and enjoy lively battles.

**Highlights:** Cube-shaped Pokémon characters, Expedition-based RPG gameplay, Simple tap-to-battle mechanics, Befriend and collect Pokémon, Team building and customization, Base camp decoration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Expedition Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Broadburst Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whack-Whack Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wait Less Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stay Strong Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sharing Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great Expedition Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Expedition Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Expedition 3-Pack Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute, unique art style
- 🆓 Free-to-play with no pay-to-win
- 🔍 Interesting concept of attracting Pokémon instead of capturing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Long wait times to recharge energy
- 🔀 Unreliable dodging and movement controls
- 🔍 Repetitive and grindy gameplay loop
- 🤔 Confusing or lacking explanations for certain mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Pokémon getting stuck or not responding during battles
- Incorrect evolution levels for some Pokémon
- Occasional crashes or freezes on loading screens

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer and PvP modes
- Expand to include more Pokémon generations
- Improve the move learning and training systems
- Allow players to choose Eevee's evolution


### OneCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onecast/id1398182637)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into an Xbox companion. Stream games from your console or the cloud, anywhere. Enjoy high-fidelity visuals and full controller support for an immersive gaming experience on the go.

**Highlights:** Stream Xbox games from console or cloud, Near-zero latency streaming, Up to 1440p resolution, Full Xbox controller support, Keyboard and mouse support, Xbox Party Chat, Picture-in-Picture mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional Support | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flawless streaming
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💡 Ability to use Xbox controller
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Convenient for gaming on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or disconnects
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires Xbox to be hardwired for best performance
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with Xbox Series X/S
- 🐛 On-screen controls not ideal for some games

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to Xbox in some cases
- Audio/video desync issues
- Compatibility problems with certain games

**Requested features**

- Support for Xbox Series X/S
- Ability to stream over cellular data
- Option to customize on-screen controls
- Integration with Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Support for multiple Xbox consoles on one account


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon Quest free?

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

### Is OneCast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon Quest or OneCast?

OneCast is rated higher. Pokémon Quest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while OneCast averages 4.5 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do Pokémon Quest or OneCast have ads?

Neither Pokémon Quest nor OneCast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon Quest or OneCast?

Pokémon Quest ships an update every 3 months, and OneCast monthly. Most recently, Pokémon Quest was updated on September 27, 2026 and OneCast on September 26, 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.*