# GO FRIEND vs Raid Plaza

The clearest difference is rating: GO FRIEND at 4.3 against Raid Plaza's 3.6. GO FRIEND also leads on ratings volume (985 vs 138). Raid Plaza's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GO FRIEND sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Raid Plaza sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GO FRIEND holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GO FRIEND has 985 ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of GO FRIEND's written reviews are positive against 47% of Raid Plaza's.

GO FRIEND ships an update every 3 months, Raid Plaza every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GO FRIEND | Raid Plaza |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (985 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-friend/id1420003965/reviews)** | [3.6 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-plaza/id6449651527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **985** | 138 |
| Positive reviews | **49.6% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [takumi suzuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420003964) | [Evermore Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689962561) |

## What reviewers say

### GO FRIEND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-friend/id1420003965)

Connect with trainers globally to participate in remote raid battles. Host raids by posting details and recruiting guests, or join worldwide raids by searching active invitations and sending friend requests.

**Highlights:** Find trainers for remote raids, Host raids by posting details, Recruit guest trainers, Search active worldwide raids, Join raids via invitations, Send friend requests

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 PLUGS (PREMIUM) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 PLUGS (PREMIUM) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1100 PLUGS (PREMIUM) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2200 PLUGS (PREMIUM) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and convenient for raiding
- 🌍 Ability to raid globally
- 👥 Helps connect players for raids
- 🏆 Useful for getting rare/legendary Pokémon

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Long wait times to join raids
- 💰 Expensive paid features (plugs)
- 🤖 Hosts not sending invites
- 🤯 Confusing rating system
- 🔒 Lack of transparency/communication from developers

**Reported bugs**

- Refreshing issues after hosting raids
- Inability to rate players after raids
- Randomly getting banned/locked out of app

**Requested features**

- Group chat functionality
- Better raid coordination tools
- Refund system for unused raid passes
- Improved anti-abuse measures


### Raid Plaza

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-plaza/id6449651527)

This app allows users to participate in remote raids for popular games, bypassing local limitations. It facilitates joining battles instantly by sending raid invites directly to your account, enabling you to challenge legendary bosses and build your collection.

**Highlights:** Effortless remote raid invites, Challenge legendary raid bosses, Earn credits via ads or packs, Instant in-game invitations, User-friendly interface, Safeguards personal information

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Starter | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| Raidquaza Bronze | $8.99 | per month |
| Raidquaza Silver | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Ultimate | $19.99 | per month |
| Raidquaza Gold | $22.99 | per month |
| 10 Credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 55 Credits Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 Credits Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 225 Credits Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 575 Credits Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 800 Credits Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Credits Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast raid invites
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🤝 Helpful support
- ✨ Efficient for events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Bot accounts used
- 💸 Wasted credits/money
- 🚫 No raid invites received
- ⏳ Long wait times for ads

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer works after update
- Cannot select anything in the app
- Free credits not obtainable
- Ad videos don't run
- Clicking 'x' on ad doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Improve ad experience (less videos, no games)
- Fix ad click issues
- Better instructions for new users
- Ensure full lobbies for raids
- Refund for wasted credits/passes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GO FRIEND free?

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

### Is Raid Plaza free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GO FRIEND or Raid Plaza?

GO FRIEND is rated higher. GO FRIEND averages 4.3 out of 5 from 985 ratings, while Raid Plaza averages 3.6 from 138 ratings.

### Do GO FRIEND or Raid Plaza have ads?

Both GO FRIEND and Raid Plaza show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GO FRIEND or Raid Plaza?

GO FRIEND ships an update every 3 months, and Raid Plaza every 2 weeks. Most recently, GO FRIEND was updated on October 26, 2026 and Raid Plaza on October 22, 2026.

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