Pokémon Go: Five facts on this year's top mobile phone draw


epa05469911 A boy plays 'Pokemon Go' on his smartphone in Hanoi, Vietnam, 10 August 2016. The game allows smartphone users to use Global Positioning System (GPS) to capture Pokemon characters in their surroundings. Pokemon Go' was launched in Vietnam on 06 August. EPA/LUONG THAI LINH

NEW DELHI: Pokémon Go isn't showing signs of slowing down, and has become the largest launch in mobile phone history. The app, which launched in the US a little over a month ago, continues to add new users and countries, while driving an astounding amount of revenue. 

Here are some must-know facts and figures based on the latest available data, compiled by App Annie, a leading app analytics and app data intelligence company. 

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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