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Call of Duty: Mobile vs Pokémon GO

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Call of Duty: Mobile #1 in Free Android Games 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit site
Pokémon GO #3 in Free Android Games 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Pokémon GO

Call of Duty: Mobile leads on 0 checks, Pokémon GO on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCall of Duty: Mobile · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

Call of Duty: Mobile scores higher on our rubric for free android games: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Call of Duty: Mobile is the better fit for competitive mobile shooter fans. Pokémon GO is the better fit for location-based Pokémon collecting.

  • Call of Duty: Mobile fits best

    Competitive mobile shooter fans

  • Pokémon GO fits best

    Location-based Pokémon collecting

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Side by side

Feature Call of Duty: Mobile 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Pokémon GO 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Free Android Games #3 in Free Android Games
Best for Competitive mobile shooter fans Location-based Pokémon collecting
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms Android, iOS Android
Support Email Email
Built for Solo Solo
Features Call of Duty: Mobile 1/3 · Pokémon GO 1/3
Offline play — —
Multiplayer ✓ ✓
Controller support Not published Not published
Specs
Genre Action Action
Download size Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Offers online 5v5 multiplayer and squad-based battle royale.
  • Ranked progression, seasonal rewards and rotating events add variety.
  • Weapon upgrades and loadout customization support tailored play styles.
  • Find Pokémon at real-world locations and build a Pokédex.
  • Collect through catching, hatching eggs, and trading.
  • Join Gym battles and cooperative Raid Battles with other Trainers.
Cons
  • Requires an internet connection; offline play is not supported.
  • In-app purchases are available.
  • Optional HD resources and content downloads add to game size.
  • Requires a network connection for accurate location information.
  • Offline play is not supported.
  • Optimized for smartphones, which may limit device flexibility.
Our verdict

Call of Duty: Mobile is a free-to-play mobile first-person shooter for players who want competitive online matches on Android or iOS. Its core mix includes classic 5-versus-5 multiplayer, battle royale squads with vehicles, and ranked…

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Pokémon GO turns real-world exploration into a Pokémon-collecting game for Android players who want location-based play and ways to interact with other Trainers. Its basic gameplay is available at no cost, with optional in-game purchases.…

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  1. Call of Duty: MobileFree Android Games 9.4Free plan
  2. Pokémon GOFree Android Games 9.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Call of Duty: Mobile — where it wins

    • Offers online 5v5 multiplayer and squad-based battle royale.
    • Ranked progression, seasonal rewards and rotating events add variety.
    • Weapon upgrades and loadout customization support tailored play styles.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires an internet connection; offline play is not supported.
    • In-app purchases are available.
    • Optional HD resources and content downloads add to game size.

  • Pokémon GO — where it wins

    • Find Pokémon at real-world locations and build a Pokédex.
    • Collect through catching, hatching eggs, and trading.
    • Join Gym battles and cooperative Raid Battles with other Trainers.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a network connection for accurate location information.
    • Offline play is not supported.
    • Optimized for smartphones, which may limit device flexibility.
  • Call of Duty: Mobile9.4/10 · Free plan

    A free online shooter with 5v5, battle royale, ranked progression and seasonal modes.

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  • Pokémon GO9.2/10 · Free plan

    A free-to-start Android game built around location-based collecting and multiplayer play.

    Visit Pokémon GOFull verdict →

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