Summary
ThePokemonfranchise has captivated the minds and hearts of several generations. The international franchise can be seen on hundreds of mobile phones worldwide. Plenty of fans have installed several apps that feature Pokemon to entertain them during their day. These mobile games and apps have been downloaded millions of times since the release of the original TV series.
ThePokemonseries fans are currently participating in the 2024 Pokemon events in Japan.Pokemon GO,Pokemon UNITE, andPokemon TCGare a few of the biggest mobile gaming titles involved in these events. Take a look at thebest Pokemon mobile gamesand apps available for smartphones.
Updated July 16, 2025 by Ben Painter:Pokemon fans have long given up on getting the chance to play a proper mainline Pokemon game on mobile as long as Nintendo is in charge. But there are plenty of other options for fans of the franchise looking for mobile apps and games about Pokemon.
With the massive success of Pokemon GO and, to a lesser extent Pokemon UNITE, the developers felt ready to put more of their eggs in this basket in the form of a mobile rendition of the popular Pokemon Trading Card Game. This update adds four more of the best Pokemon mobile apps and games.
18Pokemon Jukebox
A Pokemon Music Streaming Service
Pokemon Jukeboxwas a music streaming service that allowed fans to listen tosoundtracks fromPokemongames, which was a great idea in theory. However, users were limited to just three free songs per day, while they could purchase music to listen to without restrictions.
The app lasted only a year, largely due to the popularity of services like Spotify and YouTube, where these songs could be accessed without any limitations. In today’s world, an app like Pokemon Jukebox would struggle to succeed given the convenience of music available on smartphones.
17Camp Pokemon
An Interactive Game To Teach Children Pokemon
Camp Pokemonwas designed for young children to teach them the basics of Pokemon, making it easier for them to play the mainline games in the future. The camp featured activities like “Pokemon in Focus,” which helped kids learn about the different creatures, and “Battle Matchups,” which educated them on the intricacies of battling.
The game was active for about three years and received a significant update for Generation 7 in 2017. However, this marked the end of the game, and it was ultimately discontinued. Fans who still have the game on their devices can play it, but it is no longer available for download.
Pokemon TCG Liveoffers players a chance to practice the physicalPokemon Trading Card Gamein a digital format, both as a means for understanding the rules of the game and for getting familiar with the proper strategies and synergies a properly built deck of Pokemon Cards is supposed to have.
New Pokemon cards can be obtained by unwrapping packs that can be obtained using the in-game currency. Battles can be fought casually to test out decks or in a ranked format where equally skilled players are pitted against one another through a proper matchmaking system.
15Pokemon Playhouse
Aimed At The Younger Generation
Pokemon Playhouseis agame meant to introduce children to the world of Pokemonin the form of educational content that helps develop their motor skills. The game features multiple small mini-games players can partake in, with no real way of “losing.” Players cangroom Pokemonusing brushes to straighten their hair, a sponge to clean dirt off or apply a bandage if they’re hurt, and more. The visuals help identify what the problem with each Pokemon is, allowing kids to learn by doing.
Feeding is a visual learning mini-game that works by showing the players which berry a Pokemon prefers before the timer starts and then giving each Pokemon the type of berry they like from a plate on a conveyor belt as it moves across the screen. There is also a connect-the-dots mini-game that reveals the figure of a Pokemon, reminiscent of the ‘Who’s that Pokemon?’ segment from the original TV show. As a reward for completing these mini-games, a new egg hatches, introducing a new Pokemon to the Playhouse.
14DataDex
A Portable Pokedex
DataDexis a portable Pokedex that can be used by people of all ages. The digital Pokedex has updated information on Pokemon, including theScarlet & Violetgeneration. It has multi-language support, providing details on Pokemon for native speakers in English, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Hebrew.
Pokemon Trainers can search through thedataDexto find dozens of Pokemon. It has a range of filters to narrow down searches to access information on different kinds of Pokemon in an instant.DataDexhas a Team Builder to help peoplecreate their Pokemon dream team. Pokemon from 7 generations are listed on thedataDex, enabling people to find any Pokemon on one app. It also displays the best type of Pokemon that Trainers can play to win against stronger opponents.
Pokemon Smileis a kid-friendly app that helps children brush their teeth. It uses the smartphone’s camera to scan for plaque in the mouth while brushing. Kids can rescue various types of Pokemon found inside their mouth after brushing their teeth in the morning withPokemon Smile.
The children’s education app is available on Android and iOS. It encourages kids to brush their teeth daily tobrighten their smiles.Pokemon Smilerewards children with decorative PokemonCaps that can be placed on their heads to take fun photos with the family. UnlikePokemon GO, people can only playPokemon Smilein their bathrooms, limiting its usability. Children need an adult around them to brush their teeth safely on the app to avoid mishaps. Pokemon walking around the jawline can easily flee, drastically decreasing the amount of Pokemon that Trainers can catch onPokemon Smile.
Pokemon Sleepis a sleep-tracking app incentivizing users to sleep longer and better unlock new ‘Sleep styles,’ a mechanic unique to this app. Each time a user sleeps, the app tries to match the nature of the sleep with the ‘Sleep Style’ of a Pokemon. For example, if a night was particularly restful, users may be greeted with a ‘Squirtle Sheltered Sleep’ which is a Slumbering Sleep style, but if there were lots of tossing and turning, they’d likely get a ‘Primeape Angry Sleep,’ which is a Dozing Sleep style.
Players start with a small group of Pokemon in the app, and new Pokemon are unlocked as users use the app and achieve certain milestones. Achieving a high sleep score increases the chance of receiving a shiny or rare Pokemon. Thesleep score is determined by the quality of the sleep cycleand how much Snorlax, the mascot of the app, is fed during the day.
11Pokemon Rumble Rush
A Swiping Battle Adventure
ThePokemon Rumbleseries began in 2009 on the Wii as a WiiWare game. Several sequels followed, including the latest entry,Pokemon Rumble Rush, which introduced the concept to mobile devices for the first time. Gameplay-wise, it differed significantly from the mainline series. Players could battle and capture wild Pokemon, but this was done by swiping at the screen in real-time battles.
The design of the Pokemon featured a charming blend of chibi and origami styles, providing a refreshing change of pace. However, this game only lasted a year before the servers were shut down, making it no longer playable.
10Pokemon TV
A Way To Watch The Pokemon Anime
In the early 2000s, watching the Pokemon anime was often challenging, as fans had to wait for episodes to air on TV without access to physical media. This changed in 2010 with the launch of thePokemon TVwebsite, followed by a mobile app in 2013. Fans could watchepisodes and movies of the animewhenever they wanted, allowing them to enjoy the content at their leisure.
Unlike many other apps,Pokemon TVenjoyed a long run before shutting down in 2024. However, fans didn’t lose everything, asPokemon TVtransitioned to YouTube. Currently, only the first Kanto adventures are available there, with full episodes being updated regularly.
9Pokemon HOME
Used To Trade Pokemon Between Games
Pokemon HOMEis a mobile app that makes it easy to store and trade Pokemon from various games. Pokemon Trainers can view theirentire collection of Pokemonthat they’ve caught and trained over the years inPokemon HOME. It included a number of game titles, includingPokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Pokemon Sword, Pokemon Shield,andPokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Players can trade their Pokemon at any time usingPokemon HOME. Setting different parameters to trade Pokemon can be simple and fast with the app. Research Tasks can be completed onPokemon HOMEbased on specific regions like Kanto and Johto. The Premium plan forPokemon Homeallows people to store up to 6,000 Pokemon.
