# Pokémon TCG Pocket vs PacketGlide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PacketGlide at 100% against Pokémon TCG Pocket's 53%. PacketGlide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Pokémon TCG Pocket's advantage is ratings volume (706K vs 2) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon TCG Pocket sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PacketGlide asks for nothing beyond the download.

PacketGlide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon TCG Pocket has 706K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Pokémon TCG Pocket's written reviews are positive against 100% of PacketGlide's.

Pokémon TCG Pocket ships an update monthly, PacketGlide every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon TCG Pocket | PacketGlide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (706K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-tcg-pocket/id6479970832/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packetglide/id6810830205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **706K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 761 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Pokemon Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/446737235) | [Edward Griggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810830207) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon TCG Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-tcg-pocket/id6479970832)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Card, #12 Top Free · Card, #18 Top Grossing · Casual, #38 Top Grossing · Games, #65 Top Free · Casual, #106 Top Grossing, #140 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Collect, trade, and battle with Pokémon cards on your mobile device. Open daily booster packs, discover unique 3D-style cards, and share your collection with friends worldwide. Engage in casual or ranked battles to test your skills.

**Highlights:** Daily booster pack openings, Exclusive 3D-style cards, Card sharing with friends, Card trading with friends, Collection display, Casual and ranked battles

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Poké Gold ×5 + Bonus Poké Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Poké Gold (paid) ×5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release Poké Gold (paid) x5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release Poké Gold (paid) x15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Poké Gold (paid) ×25 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Poké Gold (paid) ×50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Release Poké Gold (paid) x50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Poké Gold (paid) ×100 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Poké Gold (paid) ×200 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive pack opening
- 👍 Nostalgic and enjoyable card collecting
- 🎨 Beautiful card art and animations
- 🤝 Friendly community features (e.g. thanking players)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow progression and limited daily pack openings
- 🔁 Repetitive and unbalanced PvP battles
- 💰 Potential pay-to-win concerns
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Issues with claiming gifts and rewards

**Requested features**

- Add trading feature
- Introduce ranked/competitive PvP mode
- Increase daily pack openings and rewards
- Implement dark mode and battery-saving options
- Allow scanning of physical cards to add to digital collection


### PacketGlide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packetglide/id6810830205)

Navigate a dynamic data center by tapping to boost and releasing to fall. Master timing to thread through circuit boards, avoid hazards, and collect power-ups. Compete on leaderboards and unlock cosmetic finishes.

**Highlights:** One-thumb arcade flight controls, Dynamic, changing environments, Hazard avoidance and timing challenges, Collect power-ups for advantages, Multiplier system for high scores, Daily challenges and leaderboards, Unlockable cosmetic board finishes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon TCG Pocket free?

Pokémon TCG Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PacketGlide free?

PacketGlide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon TCG Pocket or PacketGlide?

PacketGlide is rated higher. Pokémon TCG Pocket averages 4.8 out of 5 from 706K ratings, while PacketGlide averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pokémon TCG Pocket or PacketGlide have ads?

Pokémon TCG Pocket shows ads; PacketGlide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon TCG Pocket or PacketGlide?

Pokémon TCG Pocket ships an update monthly, and PacketGlide every 5 days. Most recently, Pokémon TCG Pocket was updated on November 13, 2026 and PacketGlide on November 6, 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.*