Mod clients compared
One page per client, each with current pricing, a mod updates log, the issues we field most often in support, and the safety notes that actually matter. Every client below ships free-tier on the phones we sell.
Free tier, VIP $5 a month
iPogo
The easiest way in — and the client most people mean when they say 'spoofing app'
$17 a month (developer price €14.99 a month, one device per subscription)
Shungo
The automation suite — routes, rules and unattended play
Free tier, Pro $7 a month (developer price $7 a month on Patreon)
PokeMod
A Magisk module, not a replacement APK — deep settings on the official client
Free APK download, licence activated by staff
PGTools
Three automation modules — PaC, PaS and PaH — for rooted Android only
Paid Patreon membership with Evermore Labs (tier price set by the developer)
PolygonX
Evermore Labs' automation launcher for the official client
Free tier, or Standard Edition $5 a month covering three phones
PGSharp Rooted Edition
The subscription option with a real support desk
All six mod clients at a glance
iPogo, Shungo, PokeMod, PGTools, PolygonX and PGSharp side by side. Tap any row to compare, or grab the printable cheat sheet.
6 clients · tap a row to compare
| Feature | iPogo | Shungo | PokeMod | PGTools | PolygonX | PGSharp Rooted Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licence price | Free / $5 a month (VIP) | $17 a month | Free / $7 a month (Pro) | Free APK, licence via staff | Monthly Patreon membership | Free / $5 a month (Standard Edition) |
| Root required | Optional — far more durable with root | Yes — required | Yes — required | Yes — required | Yes — required | Optional — recommended |
| Joystick / auto-walk | Yes, with speed presets | Built-in location, but a GPS joystick app is recommended (and needed for Blatant mode) | Yes | PaS has built-in teleportation; no joystick overlay | No built-in joystick — pair with a mock-location app | Yes |
| IV and spawn overlay | Yes, on the map and in the encounter screen | Yes — shiny, IV, form and size filters | Yes, with detailed overlays | Yes — shows IV instead of name, IV-based filters | Yes, via catch and release filters | Yes |
| Auto-catch and auto-spin | VIP only | Yes — the core feature | Premium | Yes — auto catch, spin, transfer, gifts, buddy, quests | Yes — catching, releasing, spinning, grunts, raids | Auto-walk and enhanced throws |
| Saved routes and teleport list | Yes — saved favourites and route playback | Yes, via a joystick route for Blatant mode | Yes | Limit-based farming rather than saved routes | Movement handled by your location app, not PolygonX | Yes — saved routes and favourites |
| Remote raid tooling | Raid list and invite tooling (VIP) | Yes — Raid mode, plus Dynamax, Kecleon and Grunts modes | Raid overlays | No raid tooling | Yes — legendary raids plus Dynamax and Gigantamax battles | Basic raid support |
| Works with Magisk 30.7 hiding | Yes, with the Pokémon GO denylist entry set | Yes, with Zygisk hiding configured | Yes — installed through Magisk 30.7 itself | Runs under Magisk 30.7 with Zygisk hiding | Yes, with Magisk hiding configured | Yes, with Magisk hiding configured |
| Update cadence | Fast — usually within days of a game update | Supports every Pokémon GO version, per the developer | Module updates track game releases | Final and Beta builds tracked to each game release | Tracks game releases; updates announced to members | Frequent, with published release notes |
| Learning curve | Low | High — expect an evening of setup | Medium to high | Medium — a lot of filters and limits to set | Medium to high | Low |