# Pokémon Quest vs Card Throwing!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Card Throwing! at weekly against Pokémon Quest's every 6 months. Card Throwing! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Pokémon Quest's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 24). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Card Throwing! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Card Throwing! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon Quest has 19K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pokémon Quest ships an update every 6 months, Card Throwing! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon Quest | Card Throwing! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-quest/id1345187641/reviews) | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-throwing/id1532708661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Pokemon Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/446737235) | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) |

## 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


### Card Throwing!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-throwing/id1532708661)

Master the art of card throwing in this fun and engaging game. Draw paths to launch cards, smash targets like balloons and fruits, and aim for the bullseye. With endless levels and tablet support, it's designed for all ages.

**Highlights:** Draw paths to throw cards, Smash balloons and cut fruits, Hit the bullseye, Endless game levels, Tablet support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon Quest free?

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

### Is Card Throwing! free?

Card Throwing! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon Quest or Card Throwing!?

Card Throwing! is rated higher. Pokémon Quest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Card Throwing! averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.

### Do Pokémon Quest or Card Throwing! have ads?

Neither Pokémon Quest nor Card Throwing! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon Quest or Card Throwing!?

Pokémon Quest ships an update every 6 months, and Card Throwing! weekly. Most recently, Pokémon Quest was updated on October 29, 2026 and Card Throwing! on October 24, 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.*