Pokémon GO under Scopely: did players notice the new owner?
Shared report · updated Sep 25, 2026
Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pokémon as they explore the world around them.
Games · Free · out since 2016 · from the App Store descriptionSample3,000 reviews1,500 Google Play · 1,500 App Store
Which reviewsNatural mixRelease check
DatesJan 1, 2025 to Sep 25, 2026Not every store reached back to the start
Where5 App Store countriesevery language; Google Play is global
Top praise: gameplay is fun and multiplayer and community. Top complaint: bugs and crashes (in 35% of complaints), then developer and updates.
3,000Reviews analyzedposted over 21 months
80%Complain2,394 reviews
38%Praise1,153 reviews
4%Left or refundeduninstall, cancel or refund
What goes wrong
Bugs and crashes32%
App keeps crashing. Unusable.
Developer and updates10%
They rolled back all the updates that made me able to play the game and it's not worth spending any time on it any longer.
Monetization and ads8%
An incredibly expensive and predatory game.
What goes well
General praise74%
this is a really fun game, I love it!❤
Gameplay is fun14%
It’s a fun and exciting game that lets you explore, catch Pokémon, and go on adventures.
Multiplayer and community6%
I love pokemon go cause it's interactive and you can play with friends and family. sincerely Jaxon.
Their categories
Yes or no questions the person who shared it asked of every review
Bugs after updates6%
iphone 17 pro - game no longer opens, just shows black screen. Scopely destroyed yet another game.
Events and monetization22%
The game crashes constantly.
GPS and location3%
This game is NOT playable as a wheelchair user.
New owner7%
been playing for years with no issue but since Scopely took over, the game does not work. 2 days ago, I got locked out of the game through a bug which immediately force closes the app. thanks!
Remote raid prices3%
game crashes constantly.
What they ask for
450 reviews ask for something; 5 more with a free account
New feature or option51%
Bring something back16%
Who is saying it
The biggest clear differences between audiences; 5 more with a free account
Star rating5 stars: left or refunded less often than everyone (0% vs 4%).
Star rating4 stars: left or refunded less often than everyone (under 1% vs 4%).