Comparison

IVs Checker vs MHNow Link

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

Head to head
About

IVs Checker

This utility app helps Pokémon GO players assess their Pokémon's individual values (IVs) by analyzing screenshots or videos of the in-game stat bars. It offers a Picture-in-Picture mode for seamless checking while playing. This is a fan-made tool, not an official product.

Highlights
  • Analyze IVs from screenshots
  • Analyze IVs from videos
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Fan-made Pokémon GO utility
  • Supports iOS 18.0+
Features
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This app checks the individual values(IVs) of Pokémon caught in Pokémon GO. You can check the IVs of Pokémon by loading screenshots or video of the screen where the individual value bars are displayed in the Pokémon GO app. You can view the results in Picture in Picture so that you can easily record the IVs in the Pokémon GO app. This app was created by one Pokémon GO lover (Red 80) and is not official. iOS 26.0 or later

About

MHNow Link

Manage your Monster Hunter Now gear progression and crafting status with this iOS app. It provides detailed information on required materials for each equipment level and includes features like notifications for material respawns and a bulletin board for exchanging friend codes.

Highlights
  • Equipment growth and management
  • Material spot respawn notifications
  • Friend code exchange bulletin board
  • Login for cross-device data sync
  • Detailed material requirements
Features
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○モンスターハンター Now の装備グレードレベルなどの作成状態を管理できる唯一*の iOS アプリ ○最新情報からスキルシミュ、攻略情報まで狩猟に役立つコンテンツに簡単アクセス! ○装備レベルごとの必要素材など、プロ向けの情報も充実 機能 • 装備の育成や管理に便利な装備管理機能 • 簡単にアクセスできるお役立ちサイト • フレンドコードの交換ができる掲示板 • 素材スポットのリポップを逃さない通知設定 ログイン機能 • アプリの利用にログインは必須ではありません • ログインには外部アカウントを利用できます • ログインすることでプロフィールや装備管理のデータを、別デバイスの MHNow Link アプリでも利用できるようになります 利用上のご注意 • 本アプリには内蔵したWebブラウザで外部サイトを表示する機能を有していますが、各コンテンツの提供元とは一切関係ありません • 非公式のアプリですので、Scopely Explore(スコープリー・エクスプロア)、および株式会社カプコンとは一切関係ありません。 *2026年9月時点 開発元調べ

Screenshots

IVs Checker4 screens
MHNow Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IVs Checker at none against MHNow Link's 10. IVs Checker also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%). MHNow Link's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. MHNow Link sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IVs Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IVs Checker ships an update every 5 months, MHNow Link monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IVs Checker versus MHNow Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIVs CheckerMHNow Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTatsuya YamaguchiOGUMA PRODUCTS

Customer experience

IVs Checker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MHNow Link

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

IVs Checker

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

MHNow Link

Subscriptions9
  • 機能の強化Lv3(ファミリー) 月額プラン1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • 機能の強化Lv1 3か月プラン1 Month trial$1.993 Months
  • 機能の強化Lv2 3か月プラン1 Month trial$2.993 Months
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  • 機能の強化Lv3 3か月プラン1 Month trial$2.993 Months
  • 機能の強化Lv3(ファミリー) 3か月プラン1 Month trial$3.993 Months
  • 機能の強化Lv1 年額プラン2 Months trial$7.991 Year
  • 機能の強化Lv2 年額プラン2 Months trial$8.991 Year
  • 機能の強化Lv3 年額プラン2 Months trial$9.991 Year
  • 機能の強化Lv3(ファミリー) 年額プラン2 Months trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • 装備管理プロ$3.99

Questions

Is IVs Checker free?
IVs Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MHNow Link free?
MHNow Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IVs Checker or MHNow Link have ads?
Both IVs Checker and MHNow Link show ads.
Which is updated more often, IVs Checker or MHNow Link?
IVs Checker ships an update every 5 months, and MHNow Link monthly. Most recently, IVs Checker was updated on November 3, 2026 and MHNow Link on November 3, 2026.

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