# Anime Chat Apps 'GoChat' is a Companion Messenger for Pokemon Go By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochat References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/7/11/12153370/gochat-pokemon-go-chat-app-jonathan-zarra-interview) & [go.redirectingat](http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1514734&site=theverge.com&xs=1&isjs=1&url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chat-for-pokemon-go-gochat/id1129553203?mt=8&ref=producthunt&xguid=d990a053de306788dfa8779660b5f6b2&xuuid=f772a7581aa7a61eff0c1d178d2d0f1d&xsessid=38fbafff8cf1945dba8c3b4ae4272554&xcreo=0&xed=0&sref=http://www.theverge.com/2016/7/11/12153370/gochat-pokemon-go-chat-app-jonathan-zarra-interview&pref=https://www.google.ca/&xtz=420) The [augmented reality 'Pokemon Go' game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-go-1) has become a phenomenon that's creating tons of business opportunities for brick-and-mortar stores and freelance developers like 28-year-old Jonathan Zarra. Zarra had early access to Pokemon Go as a beta tester and saw that there was no feature for users to interact with one another inside of the app, so he spotted an opportunity. GoChat is a simple standalone app that allows Pokemon go users to [chat with one another](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisperly-app) and leave notes for other [anime monster hunters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-palworld-stitch) at in-game locations, creating a sense of community between the many players who are engaged by this AR game. The free app was downloaded more than 10,000 times on its launch and gained a million users in just five days, putting an extreme amount of strain on the game's servers with its success. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Augmented-reality-gaming:** Creating chat apps that enhance the social experience of augmented reality games like Pokemon Go. - **Community-building-apps:** Developing standalone chat apps that foster a sense of community and interaction among users of popular games or platforms. - **Location-based-messaging:** Exploring location-based messaging features within apps that allow users to leave notes or messages for other users at specific in-game locations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Opportunities for developing new apps and features that enhance the gaming experience and social interaction of popular augmented reality games like Pokemon Go. - **Mobile App Development:** Developing chat apps and social platforms that cater specifically to the needs and interests of users engaged in augmented reality gaming. - **Server Infrastructure:** Providing robust server infrastructure and scaling capabilities to support the increased demand for chat apps and social interaction features within augmented reality games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Augmented Reality Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campfire.md) - [AI Chat Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-seven-wonders.md) - [Visual Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnow.md) - [Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embodyme.md) - [AI-Fueled Upcoming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatgpt-app.md) - [Mobile Game Performance Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-game-performance.md) - [AI Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viber-ai.md) - [Location-Based Message Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharepath.md) - [Personalized Chat Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mehugo.md)