# PokeFriends vs PokéBase GO

The clearest difference is rating: PokéBase GO at 5.0 against PokeFriends's 4.3. PokéBase GO also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). PokeFriends's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PokeFriends sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PokéBase GO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PokéBase GO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PokeFriends has 75 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PokeFriends's written reviews are positive against 100% of PokéBase GO's.

PokeFriends ships an update fortnightly, PokéBase GO every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PokeFriends | PokéBase GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokefriends/id1473419346/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokebase-go/id6783198021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SANGHOON JEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473419345) | [Limu Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783198023) |

## What reviewers say

### PokeFriends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokefriends/id1473419346)

Connect with Pokémon GO trainers globally to expand your friend list. Share trainer codes, exchange gifts, and coordinate raids with players worldwide. Discover new friends and enhance your in-game experience.

**Highlights:** Trainer code sharing, Global trainer search, Friend filtering by location/level, Raid coordination, Public and private chat, Gift exchange

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Friendship Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Move-Up Ticket 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 24-Hour Featured Profile | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 Friendship Balls | $2.99 | one-time |
| Move-Up Ticket 5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 33 Friendship Balls | $5.99 | one-time |
| Move-Up Tickets 10 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 75 Friendship Balls | $12.99 | one-time |
| 155 Friendship Balls | $24.99 | one-time |
| 275 Friendship Balls | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Fast friend acquisition
- 🌍 Connects with friends worldwide
- 🤝 Helpful for making new friends
- ✨ Useful for gifts, raids, and XP

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Excessive ads
- 🧭 Navigation can be confusing
- 💬 Limited chat functionality
- 📍 Inaccurate region categorization
- 🐛 Search by trainer name not working

**Reported bugs**

- Constant ads interrupting actions
- App stopped working correctly
- Friend codes not publishing
- Profile messages delete themselves
- Cannot send messages in chat

**Requested features**

- Option to pay to skip ads
- Expanded text box for explanations
- Implement a function for Vivillon area input
- Improve region accuracy and sorting
- Easier customer support contact


### PokéBase GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokebase-go/id6783198021)

This app helps trainers plan battles and optimize their teams. It provides a searchable database of Pokémon stats, moves, and matchups, along with calculators for various battle formats and tier lists.

**Highlights:** Searchable Pokémon database, Type, stat, and move analysis, Battle calculators (DPS, PvP, Dynamax), Ratings and tier lists, User Pokémon integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PokéBase Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PokeFriends free?

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

### Is PokéBase GO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PokeFriends or PokéBase GO?

PokéBase GO is rated higher. PokeFriends averages 4.3 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while PokéBase GO averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PokeFriends or PokéBase GO have ads?

Both PokeFriends and PokéBase GO show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PokeFriends or PokéBase GO?

PokeFriends ships an update fortnightly, and PokéBase GO every 2 days. Most recently, PokeFriends was updated on November 6, 2026 and PokéBase GO on November 9, 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.*