Comparison

Distributed Fire vs Pokémon Events

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

Head to head
About

Distributed Fire

Experience a unique digital artwork that you can collect and share. Light a flame from an exhibition to take it home, and then share it with others through the app. See how your artwork spreads on a dynamic map.

Highlights
  • Collect digital artwork flames
  • Share flames with other users
  • View flame spread on a map
  • Interactive exhibition experience
  • Take artwork home
Features
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This app can be used at the following exhibitions: - teamLab Planets (Toyosu, Tokyo) - teamLab Ruins and Heritage Rinkan Spa & Tea Ceremony (Takeo Hot Springs, Kyushu) --- Distributed Fire is an artwork that can be shared between people. You can also receive this artwork from specified works and bring it home with you. Light the Flame When you approach the flame of an artwork, your flame will ignite and you can take the artwork home with you. Share the Flame If you approach other people with this app, you can share your flame with them. See the Map of the Flame The flames that are shared and spread, as well as the flames shared and spread by you, are displayed on the map in the app.

About

Pokémon Events

Discover and navigate activities at the Pokémon World Championships. This app helps you plan your weekend and maximize your in-person event experience.

Highlights
  • Event schedule exploration
  • Activity discovery
  • In-person attendance companion
  • Weekend planning tool
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Your ultimate event companion for PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships! Whether you’re attending PokémonXP, cheering on competitors at 2026 Worlds, meeting special guests, exploring exhibits, or discovering activities throughout the venue, the Pokémon Events app helps you plan your adventure and make the most of every moment. Plan Your Perfect Event Experience Explore everything happening throughout the event with an easy-to-use schedule featuring: • Sessions taking place at specific times • Activities available throughout the day • Panels, presentations, guest appearances, meet & greets, and more • Filters to quickly find experiences by day, location, game, and interests Save your favorite sessions and activities to create a personalized event agenda, helping you keep track of the experiences you don’t want to miss. Stay Organized with My Agenda Build your own event game plan by saving sessions and favoriting activities for quick access. View your personalized schedule in one convenient place and easily navigate your selected experiences throughout the event. Navigate Like a Pro Trainer Find your way around the venue with interactive maps and navigation tools designed to help you explore with confidence. • Search for locations and points of interest • Get directions throughout the venue • Browse locations by map or list view • Switch between floors and buildings with ease • Bookmark favorite destinations for quick access Whether you’re heading to a stage event, exhibitor booth, activity area, or badge pick-up, you’ll always know where to go next. Discover Guests, Exhibitors, & Event Information Access important event resources, including: • Special guest information • Exhibitor listings • Event schedules and operating hours • Venue and arena information • Badge pick-up details • Frequently asked questions • Event policies and guidelines • Downloadable venue maps Everything you need is available right inside the app. Stay Connected Throughout the Event Get important event updates, featured highlights, and recommendations directly from the Home screen so you’re always up to date on what’s happening around PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. Ready to Explore? Download Pokémon Events: PokémonXP & 2026 Worlds and begin your adventure today! Catch exciting activities, meet fellow Trainers, discover special guests, navigate the venue with ease, and experience everything the event has to offer.

Screenshots

Distributed Fire3 screens
Pokémon Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

Distributed Fire and Pokémon Events both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Pokémon Events's written reviews are positive against 25% of Distributed Fire's. Pokémon Events also leads on ratings volume (223 vs 20). Distributed Fire's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Distributed Fire against 3.7 for Pokémon Events. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon Events has 223 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Distributed Fire's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pokémon Events's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distributed Fire ships an update every 3 months, Pokémon Events every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Distributed Fire versus Pokémon Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistributed FirePokémon Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (20 ratings)3.7 (223 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews52.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20223 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.616 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperteamLab Inc.THE POKEMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Customer experience

Distributed Fire

All ratings20 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%

Pokémon Events

All ratings28 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

Distributed Fire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pokémon Events

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to log in after entering wrong email
  • Automatic login to wrong account
  • App says 'Not registered for the event' on login
  • App says 'Not registered' even though user is registered
  • Forgot email used and now can't log in

Requested features

1 request
  • Allow users to change the email account used for login

In-app purchases

None

Distributed Fire

No in-app purchases

None

Pokémon Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distributed Fire free?
Distributed Fire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pokémon Events free?
Pokémon Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Distributed Fire or Pokémon Events?
Pokémon Events is rated higher. Distributed Fire averages 3.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Pokémon Events averages 3.7 from 223 ratings.
Do Distributed Fire or Pokémon Events have ads?
Neither Distributed Fire nor Pokémon Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distributed Fire or Pokémon Events?
Distributed Fire ships an update every 3 months, and Pokémon Events every 6 months. Most recently, Distributed Fire was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pokémon Events on October 30, 2026.

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