Comparison

Pokémon HOME vs RaidReady

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

Head to head
About

Pokémon HOME

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
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Pokémon HOME is a cloud-based service, designed as a place where all of your Pokémon can gather. ▼ Manage your Pokémon! You can bring any Pokémon that has appeared in a core Pokémon game to Pokémon HOME. You can also bring certain Pokémon from Pokémon HOME for Nintendo Switch to any compatible video game titles. ▼ Trade Pokémon with players around the world! If you have a smart device, you’ll be able to trade Pokémon with players around the world anytime you want, anywhere you are. Enjoy different ways of trading, too, like the Wonder Box and GTS! ▼ Complete the National Pokédex! You’ll be able to complete your National Pokédex by bringing lots of Pokémon to Pokémon HOME. You’ll also be able to check out all the moves and Abilities your Pokémon have. ▼ Receive Mystery Gifts! You’ll be able to quickly and conveniently receive Mystery Gifts using your smart device! ■ Terms of Use Please read the Terms of Use before using this service. ■ Compatible Systems Pokémon HOME can be used on devices with the following OSes. iOS 16.0 and above NOTE: Please be aware that Pokémon HOME may not work on certain devices. ■ Questions Should you have any questions, please use the contact form found in Pokémon HOME. Questions submitted without using the contact form may take longer to be addressed.

About

RaidReady

Features
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The app syncs raid bosses, Pokedex data, egg pools, and tips automatically so the information stays current. Everything is cached after the first sync, so it stays usable even with a spotty connection. Trade Tracker Build and manage a personal have/want trade list. Supports multiple accounts, shareable lists, and import by text. Great for coordinating trades with friends or in community groups. IV Calculator Enter a Pokemon's CP, HP, and stardust cost to find every possible IV combination and get a star rating. Raid Counter Guide Browse current Tier 1, 3, 5, and Mega raid bosses with type weaknesses, CP ranges, and weather boost info pulled from live data. Type Chart Full 18-type reference for weaknesses, resistances, and immunities. Useful for building teams and countering gym defenders. Egg Hatch Guide Up-to-date pool listings for 2, 5, 7, 10, and 12 km eggs. CP Estimator and Candy Calculator Estimate CP at any level and plan candy from walking, transfers, and catches. Tips Browse hundreds of tips covering game mechanics, battle strategy, and seasonal content. Import your own tip packs from a JSON file. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Niantic, Nintendo, or The Pokemon Company.

Screenshots

Pokémon HOME4 screens
RaidReady4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pokémon HOME at none against RaidReady's shown. Pokémon HOME also leads on chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Pokémon HOME sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RaidReady sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pokémon HOME ships an update every 2 months, RaidReady every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Pokémon HOME versus RaidReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPokémon HOMERaidReady
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (16K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Pokemon CompanyGrumpy Clock Games LLC

Bugs and requests

Pokémon HOME

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

RaidReady

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pokémon HOME

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Plan for 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan for 3 months$4.993 Months
  • Premium Plan for 12 months$15.991 Year
1 purchases

RaidReady

One-time1
  • RaidReady Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Pokémon HOME free?
Pokémon HOME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RaidReady free?
RaidReady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pokémon HOME or RaidReady have ads?
RaidReady shows ads; Pokémon HOME does not.
Which is updated more often, Pokémon HOME or RaidReady?
Pokémon HOME ships an update every 2 months, and RaidReady every 3 months. Most recently, Pokémon HOME was updated on October 18, 2026 and RaidReady on October 6, 2026.

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