Ingress

Ingress

Explore and Hack the Planet

5.4K ratings
1673 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 14, 2014
  • September 3, 2026

Background Location Access

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Explore the real world as a battlefield in this augmented reality game. Choose a faction, discover hidden energy sources, and collaborate with others to control territories and influence the future of humanity. Your mission begins now.

Explore real-world locations
Augmented reality gameplay
Choose between two factions
Capture and link virtual portals
Form teams and plan strategies
Participate in live global events
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What's New in Ingress

3.14.2

September 3, 2026

Version Pumpkin π Fixes • Disabling Seasonal Effects in the Settings menu previously only disabled them until you restarted the Ingress app. It's pumpkin spice and everything nice, but now disabling it will keep it turned off until the next season starts. What a re-leaf!

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Subscription plans

C.O.R.E. Monthly

Expand inventory space and receive rewards.

$7.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$1.99

2,500 CMU Pack

Exchange Chaotic Matter Units for Powerups

Events

Read more about Year 13 Event

Year 13 Event

2X AP, 2X Hack Output, 2X Level 8 Deploys

Nov 14, 2025 Nov 24, 2025

User reviews

Pokemon Go for ADULTS

I’ve been with this game since the beginning and made some of my best mates. We still get together and play downtown when we’re all free. 10 out of 10 would recommend

Worst managed game

This is sad that I am being forced to give this game a 1 star. Two years ago I would have given a 5 star and praised it. I even through about becoming a Paid member for the perks. Unfortunately, I upset a player whom has spent the last two years doing everything he can to make the game not enjoyable by targeting my every activity in the game to the point where it’s pointless to even bother playing. I will spend my time playing the game and by the rules of the game and they player cheats and constantly targets me. Why you asked, because he wanted to play both sides of the game, with Multiple Accounts, when he felt like it. Just not allowed to.

In the game, the main goal is capture portals, collect Keys, create links to create fields. Big version of Risk. This player will also use these spare accounts to throw links in the same color as me to block my links to stop me from playing the game

Years ago, if you took a plane somewhere your account got banned for traveling to fast and tagged as Spoofing. Your account wiped and you had to start over with no chance of defending yourself.

Today, you just need a cell phone and a laptop to alter your location and you can travel the world without even leaving your mother’s basement and Niantic will not lift a finger to stop you.

Look at player EchoFeenix. This 75+ year old man that walks with a cane, has his main account that he alters his location to defeat players with better mobility than himself. And if the location isn’t worth the risk of getting caught, he uses one of his 8 or more Accounts that he created, got to L7 and sits on for months. Then when he needs to attack hard to reach locations, he uses these spare accounts.

So you say, just report the activity to Niantic. Well the individuals who manages the game could care less the effect this makes on the game and the players whom play it.

Don’t waste your time getting into this game. At the current way it is managed, I predict it will be gone in the near future due to players leaving from lack of enforcement of the very rules listed on Niantic website. After playing for 12+ years it is a shame to see such a great game become so mismanaged.
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Niantic store

Why does Niantic continue to offer medals for 30,800 each. Nobody would spend money for this nonsense. Please stop or you are ignoring feedback?

Only thing missing is portal submissions

Please bring back portal submissions and reviews.

It’s not just a game

It’s friendly competitive way to get out and have clandestine experiences and possibly meet people. It’s as close to being like a movie spy as you can get.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Login issues and account problems

Bug

Inaccurate location tracking and portal detection

Bug

Inventory management and recharging bugs

Bug

Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to change factions without contacting support

Feature

Better portal nomination and review process

Feature

More in-game events and community activities

Feature

Improved performance and stability on older devices

Feature

FAQ

What is Ingress?

Ingress is an augmented reality game where players explore the real world to discover and control virtual energy sources called Exotic Matter (XM). Players choose one of two factions and work with others to capture and link virtual portals, creating control fields and competing for territory.

What are the key features of Ingress?

Key features include exploring real-world landmarks as portals, engaging in augmented reality gameplay, choosing between The Enlightened and The Resistance factions, capturing and linking portals to form control fields, teaming up with other agents for strategic operations, and participating in live global events that impact the game's reality.

Is Ingress free to play?

Yes, Ingress is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which can enhance the gameplay experience. The game also includes ads.

What are the age requirements for playing Ingress?

Players must be over 13 years old for residents outside the European Economic Area. For residents of the European Economic Area, players must be over 16 years old or the age required to consent to personal data processing in their country of residence. Children are not permitted to play Ingress.

How does Ingress use my location?

Ingress uses your device's location to overlay the augmented reality game world onto your real-world surroundings. This allows you to interact with virtual portals and energy sources that are tied to actual geographical locations, turning your city into the game's battlefield.