Comparison

PogoSphere vs RaidReady

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

Head to head
About

PogoSphere

Features
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PogoSphere brings players together, all over the world ! • Import your screenshots or scan your game live: stats, collection & medals fill in by themselves. • Complete your collection, form by form, and see what you're missing. • Share your trade list and build your PVP battle team. • Follow upcoming raids, community days and events. • Explore the globe of local communities, with direct links to their Discord, Campfire and more. • Spot regionals and Vivillon variants right on the globe and add players to your friendlist. PogoSphere is an independent, fan-made companion app. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the developers or publishers of any monster-catching game. All third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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

PogoSphere4 screens
RaidReady4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PogoSphere at none against RaidReady's 1. PogoSphere also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. RaidReady sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PogoSphere asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PogoSphere ships an update every 8 days, RaidReady every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
PogoSphere versus RaidReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPogoSphereRaidReady
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucas MoreauGrumpy Clock Games LLC

In-app purchases

None

PogoSphere

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RaidReady

One-time1
  • RaidReady Pro$2.99

Questions

Is PogoSphere free?
PogoSphere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RaidReady free?
RaidReady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PogoSphere or RaidReady have ads?
RaidReady shows ads; PogoSphere does not.
Which is updated more often, PogoSphere or RaidReady?
PogoSphere ships an update every 8 days, and RaidReady every 3 months. Most recently, PogoSphere was updated on October 28, 2026 and RaidReady on October 6, 2026.

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