# PVP IV vs Linking Boy

The clearest difference is rating: PVP IV at 4.8 against Linking Boy's 4.2. PVP IV also leads on ratings volume (257 vs 42). Linking Boy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PVP IV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Linking Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PVP IV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PVP IV has 257 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 78% positive.

PVP IV ships an update fortnightly, Linking Boy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PVP IV | Linking Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvp-iv/id1515414199/reviews)** | [4.2 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Electric Bear Gaming LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367338990) | [Pixel Respawn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769243202) |

## What reviewers say

### PVP IV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvp-iv/id1515414199)

This app helps players optimize their performance in Pokemon Go's Player vs. Player battles. It provides tools for analyzing Pokemon stats, simulating battles, and building effective teams to climb the Go Battle League ranks.

**Highlights:** IV Analyzer, Pokemon Rankings, Battle Simulator, Team Builder, Customizable Metas, Offline Functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PVP IV Pro | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Offline functionality
- 💡 Custom ranking creation
- 🚀 Fast IV checking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📈 Helpful for PvP planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing sometimes
- 🤷 Unclear how the app works
- 📉 Rankings not always accurate
- ⏳ App not updated recently
- 🗑️ Considered 'trash' by some

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes sometimes
- Crashing immediately
- Not updated in over 6 months

**Requested features**

- Tutorial for new users
- Update for new season/metas
- Add Mega Sceptile
- One-time purchase for ad removal


### Linking Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604)

Experience fast and feature-rich emulation for Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy games. Enjoy multiplayer Link cable emulation, unlock achievements with RetroAchievements, and customize your gameplay with speed control, cheats, and enhanced visual options.

**Highlights:** Fast GBA/GBC/GB emulation, Link cable multiplayer, RetroAchievements support, Speed control (fast-forward/slow-down), Cheat support, Customizable virtual controls, Save states

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PVP IV free?

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

### Is Linking Boy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PVP IV or Linking Boy?

PVP IV is rated higher. PVP IV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Linking Boy averages 4.2 from 42 ratings.

### Do PVP IV or Linking Boy have ads?

PVP IV shows ads; Linking Boy does not.

### Which is updated more often, PVP IV or Linking Boy?

PVP IV ships an update fortnightly, and Linking Boy monthly. Most recently, PVP IV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Linking Boy on October 25, 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.*