Comparison

GO Raids vs Raid Plaza

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

Head to head
About

GO Raids

This app facilitates remote participation in worldwide raids and provides a sharing map for in-game locations and information. It also offers tools to check Pokemon IV ranks, raid counters, and PvP matchups.

Highlights
  • Remote raid participation with auto-join
  • Location sharing for Pokestops, gyms, and nests
  • IV rank and breakpoint checker
  • Raid counter list up to Rank 50
  • PvP matchup matrix for battle analysis
Features
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*Remote Raids (Auto Join) You can join or invite remote raids around the world anytime, anywhere. Select the raid boss you want to join and it will match automatically. *Sharing Map You can share the location of Pokestops, gyms, and Pokemon nests in Pokemon GO on the map. In addition, you can register task and raid information to those spots. *IV Rank Checker You can check the rank and breakpoint of each Pokemon from their IV. *Raid Counters It shows the Counters List for Raid Bosses up to Rank 50. We simulate many actual battles and calculate average results, so it is useful for Solo Raid and Time Attack. *Matchup Matrix This is a tool of quick checking that victory / defeat against opponent's Pokémon, charged moves with good damage efficiency, amount of received damage, etc. in PvP.

About

Raid Plaza

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
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Join the raiding revolution with Raid Plaza, the ultimate app for dominating remote raids from the comfort of your fingertips! Bid farewell to the limitations of local raiding and embrace the power of remote raid invites. With Raid Plaza, you're the commander of your raiding destiny. Select your target raid boss, insert your friend code, and unlock a world of thrilling battles with a simple tap. Get ready to embark on an epic adventure as Raid Plaza swiftly dispatches raid invites directly to your account! Features: - Effortless Remote Raid Invites: No more waiting or coordinating. Request remote raid invites seamlessly and join battles instantly. - Legendary Raid Bosses Await: Challenge and capture an extensive roster of legendary and mythical raid bosses. - Credit System for Power Players: Earn credits through ad rewards or gain an edge with credit packs for unstoppable raiding action. - Instant Invitations: Stay ahead of the pack. Raid Plaza ensures lightning-fast raid invites sent directly to your in-game account. - User-Friendly Interface: Navigate the raiding realm effortlessly with our sleek and intuitive interface designed for maximum convenience. - Safety and Security: Your peace of mind is our priority. Rest assured, Raid Plaza safeguards your personal information and account details. Embark on an extraordinary quest through remote raids like never before. Raid Plaza empowers you to seize remote raiding opportunities, conquer formidable foes, and build an enviable collection—all within your grasp. Download Raid Plaza now and unleash your raiding prowess!

Screenshots

GO Raids4 screens
Raid Plaza4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GO Raids at 4.6 against Raid Plaza's 3.6. GO Raids also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Raid Plaza's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Raid Plaza sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GO Raids asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GO Raids holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134 and 138 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of GO Raids's written reviews are positive against 47% of Raid Plaza's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GO Raids ships an update every 2 months, Raid Plaza every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GO Raids versus Raid Plaza: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGO RaidsRaid Plaza
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (134 ratings) — better3.6 (138 ratings)
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews46.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB65 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer08 LLCEvermore Labs

Customer experience

GO Raids

All ratings131 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative48.8%

Raid Plaza

All ratings134 ratings
Positive63.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative32.1%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative46.9%

Bugs and requests

GO Raids

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Raid Plaza

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • App erroring out
  • Credits used but no raid invite
  • Friend request but no raid invite
  • Bot accounts don't send invites
  • Lobbies fill up before joining

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Fix bot behavior (sending invites)
  • Make app more reliable for all users
  • Ensure correct raid invites
  • Improve bot matching for raids
  • Fix issues with free credit collection

In-app purchases

None

GO Raids

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Raid Plaza

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Starter7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$8.991 Month
  • Raidquaza Bronze$8.991 Month
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  • Raidquaza Silver$14.991 Month
  • Premium Ultimate$19.991 Month
  • Raidquaza Gold$22.991 Month
One-time7
  • 10 Credits Pack$0.99
  • 55 Credits Pack$4.99
  • 110 Credits Pack$9.99
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  • 225 Credits Pack$19.99
  • 575 Credits Pack$49.99
  • 800 Credits Pack$79.99
  • 1200 Credits Pack$99.99

Questions

Is GO Raids free?
GO Raids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Raid Plaza free?
Raid Plaza is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GO Raids or Raid Plaza?
GO Raids is rated higher. GO Raids averages 4.6 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Raid Plaza averages 3.6 from 138 ratings.
Do GO Raids or Raid Plaza have ads?
Raid Plaza shows ads; GO Raids does not.
Which is updated more often, GO Raids or Raid Plaza?
GO Raids ships an update every 2 months, and Raid Plaza every 2 weeks. Most recently, GO Raids was updated on October 26, 2026 and Raid Plaza on October 30, 2026.

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