It was a sad day for "Pokemon GO" players when Niantic shut down access of the game to third-party apps such as "PokeVision" that seemingly enabled players to get a leg up in the game. Of course, fans were up in arms, so Niantic had to provide their own tracker via the "Sightings" and "Nearby" features. But that doesn't seem to cut it. So players have to try to look for other apps to help them in their "PokeJourney." Here's some we've been able to uncover.
First, there's the "Compass for Pokemon," which is unfortunately limited to Android users at the time. "Pokemesh" on the other hand is the closest thing you can get to "PokeVision." This awesome app can help save on battery while going around playing "Pokemon GO." That's a very useful app on top of Niantic's battery saving feature, which they have thankfully brought back in a recent update.
"Pokemon GO" users would also appreciate using Skiplagged, which is basically a website that gives you a bird's eye view of Pokemon in a specific area. Pretty cool, because when you click on a Pokemon, you can see its name, get directions, and see for how long the Pokemon will be in that spot.
Lastly, there's iOSEmus, a third-party app for Apple devices that can be used alongside "Pokemon GO." According to Slash Gear, iOSEmus will provide users with an adjusted "Pokemon GO" app that already includes hacks and map scanner features. Players will also need not spoof their GPS signal when using this.
With the number of third-party apps that continue to gain popularity, Niantic is now taking cheating more seriously than ever. In fact, Mashable reports that they have changed the "Pokemon GO" FAQ to read that they will permanently ban accounts who have offenses such as falsified locations, usage of emulators, and the usage of such third-party applications and software that access "Pokemon GO" and interfere with its rules and limitations, in order to get a leg up in the game.
This may serve as a subtle warning to those who continue to use third-party apps alongside "Pokemon GO." Players who get banned either on purpose or by accident, however, you can complete a form so that Niantic would reconsider. However, the process moving forward hasn't been unveiled yet.
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