# Pokémon GO

> Epic AR adventure & online RPG

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1094591345](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1094591345)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1094591345`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Scopely Explore, Inc.
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (652,186 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.427.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2016-07-07
- **Size:** 423 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pok%C3%A9mon-go/id1094591345)
- **Website:** [http://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com](http://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nianticlabs.com/privacy/pokemongo/en](https://www.nianticlabs.com/privacy/pokemongo/en)

## Description

Pokémon GO is the global AR adventure and online RPG that invites Trainers to explore the real world, discover Pokémon, and build their Pokédex. Catch, train, and battle in a living world as you roam with friends and team up for raids.

Adventure Sync tracks your walking distance with Health (with permission). The game is free-to-play with optional in-app purchases, optimized for smartphones, and supports compatible devices with network access.

## Rankings

- #756 — Overall
- #1 — Essential Roleplaying Games
- #2 — Explore Fantastic Worlds
- #18 — Must-Play Games
- #27 — The Best Games With New Updates
- #42 — Blasts From the Past

## Review summary

Players praise Pokémon GO's fun, innovative, location-based gameplay and events, but frequent login problems, crashes, privacy concerns, monetization, and declining spawn rates during events hinder the experience. The game remains appealing and social, yet reliability and balance improvements are needed.

### Pros

- Fun, engaging Pokémon-catching gameplay that encourages exploration.
- Innovative location-based concept that supports outdoor activity and family play.
- Regular updates and events that keep the game fresh and exciting.
- Overall positive reception and addictive gameplay.

### Cons

- Login/account management is confusing and hard to recover; multiple sign-in platforms and limited support.
- Frequent crashes and stability issues across devices (e.g., iPhone SE, iPad 8th gen).
- Privacy concerns due to location tracking and persistent prompts.
- Monetization concerns: storage limits, raid passes, and event tickets feel expensive.
- Reduced spawn rates and altered events diminishing catching opportunities.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1094591345)