The PokeDrops guide
New to PokeDrops? Follow this walkthrough to find your favorite stores and set up a map that works for you.
This is what PokeDrops looks like when you first launch the app. The Explore map is your starting point for finding stores.
Store icons mark individual locations. Numbered circles group nearby stores together.
Next, find the stores you want to favorite or follow.
You can find stores directly on the map or browse a list of locations.
Use either method, then open a store to follow it.
Tap Search a city, ZIP, or store at the top of the map and enter your search.
For example, enter Sterling to find stores in that area. You can also search by store name.
Tap a store marker to open that location.
From the map, tap Store list to open Nearby stores.
Use the search bar to narrow the list. Check the store name and address, then tap the location you want.
Our preferred way to search. The list makes it easy to compare addresses and choose the right store.
Open a store and tap Follow store beside the bell icon.
This adds the location to your followed stores. Repeat for each store you want to keep track of.
Use the My stores tab to view the stores you follow.
Follow stores first. The next steps will filter the map to show your favorites.
Return to the Explore map and tap the Filter icon at the right end of the search bar.
The screenshot labels both controls: the gear opens Settings, and the circular icon with horizontal lines opens Filter.
For this step, choose Filter.
Turn on Only favorited stores. The switch turns green when enabled.
Your map will show only stores you follow, subject to your other filters.
Filters work together. Chain selections and home radius settings still apply. If a favorite is missing, check those settings too.
In Map filters, tap Home location & radius.
This is where you choose the home area and browsing distance you want to use.
There are two ways to set your home area:
The next two steps show the address method. If you use your current location, continue to the radius settings in step 11.
Tap the home area field and enter the address you want to use. Include the city, state, and ZIP code to help identify the right location.
You can also enter a city or ZIP code if you prefer a broader area.
Use your own location. The address in the screenshot is an example.
To limit browsing to this area, turn on Limit browsing to my home radius and choose your preferred distance under Radius.
Make sure you confirm. Typing an address alone does not complete the selection. The radius limit is off in this example screenshot.
Go back to Map filters and scroll to Chains on your map.
Turn on the chains you want to see, or tap Select all to include every chain. Tap Done when you finish.
For a more focused map, select only the chains you shop at.
Chains and favorites are separate. Chain switches filter the map. To favorite a specific location, open its page and tap Follow store.
Tap Done to return to the Explore map. You should now see only the stores that match your selected filters.
With Only favorited stores enabled, the map shows the stores you follow that also match your chain selections and home radius, if the radius limit is on.
The screenshot shows an example with 25 miles from home and 35 stores. Your radius and store count will depend on your settings.
Your map is ready. You can reopen Filter anytime to adjust which stores you see.
Your favorite stores, home area, and chain selections help you focus on the locations you care about.
Check that its chain is enabled under Chains on your map. If you limited browsing to your home radius, the store also needs to fall within that area. Clear any search text if it is narrowing your results.
Turn off Only favorited stores while you search for more locations. Open each store and tap Follow store, then turn the favorites filter back on when you finish.