# KingBladeBLE vs Pokémon HOME

The clearest difference is rating: Pokémon HOME at 3.8 against KingBladeBLE's 1.0. Pokémon HOME also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (16K vs 1). KingBladeBLE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon HOME sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KingBladeBLE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pokémon HOME holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon HOME has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of KingBladeBLE's written reviews are positive against 38% of Pokémon HOME's.

KingBladeBLE ships an update every 51 months, Pokémon HOME every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KingBladeBLE | Pokémon HOME |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingbladeble/id1466731093/reviews) | **[3.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-home/id1485352913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **37.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 9 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruifan Japan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027511991) | [The Pokemon Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/446737235) |

## What reviewers say

### KingBladeBLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingbladeble/id1466731093)

Create, customize, and share infinite luminous colors for your concert penlight. Adjust RGBW or RY color balances to design unique light patterns and save them to your device. Share your creations with others via QR code.

**Highlights:** Infinite color tuning (RGBW/RY), Save custom color patterns, Share patterns via QR code, BLE connectivity, Compatible with specific penlight models

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pokémon HOME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-home/id1485352913)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Utilities, #68 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app serves as a cloud-based hub for all your Pokémon, allowing you to manage, trade, and organize your collection. You can bring Pokémon from various core games and trade them globally, complete your Pokédex, and receive special gifts.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based Pokémon storage, Cross-game Pokémon transfer, Global Pokémon trading, National Pokédex completion, Mystery Gift reception

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan for 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan for 3 months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Plan for 12 months | $15.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great way to transfer Pokémon
- 👍 Useful for completing Pokédex
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Allows access to Pokémon on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔒 Cannot log in on multiple devices
- 💰 Premium plan is overpriced
- 🐛 Slow and laggy performance
- 🐛 Frequent communication errors

**Reported bugs**

- GTS flooded with impossible trade requests
- Room trades frequently kick users out
- Pokémon disappearing after transfer
- Unable to log in or restore premium subscription

**Requested features**

- Allow trading of mythical Pokémon
- Add filters to GTS to prevent impossible trades
- Implement reverse GTS search
- Enable Pokémon evolution during trades
- Sync Pokédex data between mobile and Switch versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KingBladeBLE free?

KingBladeBLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pokémon HOME free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KingBladeBLE or Pokémon HOME?

Pokémon HOME is rated higher. KingBladeBLE averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pokémon HOME averages 3.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do KingBladeBLE or Pokémon HOME have ads?

Neither KingBladeBLE nor Pokémon HOME shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KingBladeBLE or Pokémon HOME?

KingBladeBLE ships an update every 51 months, and Pokémon HOME every 2 months. Most recently, KingBladeBLE was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pokémon HOME on November 12, 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.*