Pokémon GO has a packed event calendar — Community Days, Raid Hours, Spotlight Hours, GO Fest, and more. NextCatch brings it all together in one place so you can plan ahead and focus on what matters to you.
Everything you need to plan
All free. No account required.
Event Calendar
Every Pokémon GO event in one place — Community Days, Raid Hours, Spotlight Hours, GO Fest, and more.
Event Verdicts
Every event gets a verdict: Must Play, Worth It, Niche, Skip It, or FOMO Buster. Know at a glance what deserves your time.
Smart Search & Filters
Search across all events by type, Pokémon, bonuses, or keywords. Filter by verdict to see only what matters.
Home Screen Widgets
See upcoming events without opening the app. Small and medium Home Screen widgets, plus a Lock Screen widget.
Live Activities
Track active events in real time on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.
Siri Shortcuts
"Hey Siri, what Pokémon GO events are happening today?" Instant answers, hands-free.
Calendar Sync
Add events directly to your Apple Calendar. Never miss a Community Day again.
Offline Mode
Events are cached locally. Check your schedule even without a connection.
Shareable Event Cards
Generate branded cards for any event and share to Discord, Reddit, group chats, or social media.
What makes NextCatch different
Events only. Done right.
We focus entirely on helping you plan around Pokémon GO events. No Pokédex, no IVs, no raid coordination — just one thing, done better than anyone.
Guidance, not just data.
Every event has a verdict: Must Play, Worth It, Niche, Skip It, or FOMO Buster. We tell you why an event matters and who should care.
Respects your time.
No countdown pressure. No blocking popups. No engagement tricks. Just clarity when you need it.
Start free. Upgrade when it makes sense.
Everything you need is free. NextCatch+ adds personalization and deeper analysis for dedicated trainers.
| Feature | Free | NextCatch+ |
|---|---|---|
| Event Calendar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event Verdicts (Must Play, Worth It, etc.) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart Search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live Activities | ✓ | ✓ |
| Siri Shortcuts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar Sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Play-Style Personalization (6 profiles) | — | ✓ |
| "For Me" Event Filter | — | ✓ |
| Weekly Brief | — | ✓ |
| Enhanced Event Analysis | — | ✓ |
| PvP & PvE Rankings | — | ✓ |
| Raid & Max Battle Counters | — | ✓ |
| Encounter Stats & Exclusive Moves | — | ✓ |
| Weekend Planner | — | ✓ |
| Community Day Checklist | — | ✓ |
| Event Stacking Detection | — | ✓ |
| All-Event Notifications | — | ✓ |
No pressure. Try free for a week, then unlock more when you're ready.
See it in action
Frequently asked questions
Is NextCatch free?
Yes. The core experience — event calendar, verdicts, search, widgets, Live Activities, Siri Shortcuts, calendar sync, and offline mode — is completely free. NextCatch+ is an optional upgrade for trainers who want play-style personalization and deeper analysis.
What events does NextCatch cover?
Everything: Community Days, Raid Hours, Spotlight Hours, GO Battle League seasons, Research events, ticketed events like GO Fest, and more. If Niantic announces it, NextCatch has it.
How does NextCatch get event data?
We pull from official Pokémon GO announcements and enrich each event with meta-game data. Every event includes a verdict and breakdown based on what actually matters to trainers.
Does NextCatch access my Pokémon GO account?
No. NextCatch never connects to your Pokémon GO account. There's no login, no data collection, and no account required. Your privacy is fully protected.
What's included in NextCatch+?
NextCatch+ adds play-style personalization (6 profiles: Casual, Shiny Hunter, XP Chaser, Raider, PvP Battler, Collector), a "For Me" event filter, weekly brief, enhanced event analysis, PvP and PvE rankings, raid and max battle counters, encounter stats, exclusive move analysis, weekend planner, Community Day checklist, event stacking detection, and all-event notifications.
Can I use NextCatch offline?
Yes. Events are cached locally on your device. You can check your schedule and event details even without an internet connection.
Is NextCatch available on Android?
Not currently. NextCatch is built exclusively for iPhone, with deep Apple ecosystem integration including widgets, Live Activities, Siri Shortcuts. Android is not on the roadmap.