# Ingress — Explore and Hack the Planet

> Augmented reality game where players explore the real world to control virtual energy sources. (iPhone/iPad app by Niantic Spatial, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ingress/id576505181 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Niantic Spatial, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807920956)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 5,387 App Store ratings · 1,670 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 397 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, European Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2014-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ingress/id576505181/reviews.md

## What is Ingress?

ENTER THE INGRESS UNIVERSE

Welcome, Agent. A mysterious energy source known as Exotic Matter (XM) has been discovered. Its origin is unknown, and its power is seemingly unlimited. Two Factions are racing to control it, and the future of humanity hangs in the balance. The newly enhanced Ingress Scanner is online, and waiting for you.

THE WORLD IS YOUR GAME

Step outside and turn the real world into your battlefield. Explore landmarks, monuments, and hidden corners of your city. Every public artwork and point of interest becomes a Portal: a gateway to gather XM and uncover the secrets that are shaping our world.

CHOOSE YOUR FACTION

Will you enlighten humanity’s evolution with The Enlightened, or defend free will from mind control with The Resistance? Your choice defines your mission, your allies, and your destiny.

TEAM UP, THINK BIG

Coordinate with Agents nearby and across the globe. Build strategies, plan operations, and take part in live events that reshape the map, and reality itself.

CONTROL THE BATTLEFIELD

Capture and link Portals to create massive Control Fields spanning entire cities. Compete for dominance, territory, and influence in a global, ever-changing war.

YOUR MISSION STARTS NOW

XM is everywhere. The battle is real. Download Ingress and join the fight.


Note: Agents must be over 13 years old (for residents outside of the European Economic Area); or over 16 years old or such age needed to consent to the processing of personal data in the Agent's country of residence (for residents of the European Economic Area). Unfortunately, no children may play Ingress.

The optional Adventure Sync feature integrates with HealthKit to credit your distance traveled Agent Stats, even when Ingress is in the background.

Support
Contact us in-game by going to Settings > Help Center > Go.

Privacy Policy
https://www.nianticspatial.com/privacy

Terms of Service
https://www.nianticspatial.com/terms

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C.O.R.E. Monthly | $7.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,500 CMU Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 CMU Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 CMU Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 32,000 CMU Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 90,000 CMU Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 CMU Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 CMU | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ingress?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fantastic game concept
- 👍 Great for getting exercise and exploring
- 🌈 Enjoyable community and social aspects
- 💡 Innovative location-based gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Concerns about stalking and harassment from other players
- 🤔 Confusing or cluttered user interface in newer versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login issues and account problems
- Inaccurate location tracking and portal detection
- Inventory management and recharging bugs
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Ability to change factions without contacting support
- Better portal nomination and review process
- More in-game events and community activities
- Improved performance and stability on older devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,670)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ingress/id576505181/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Only thing missing is portal submissions

*2026-08-15, version 3.13.1*

Please bring back portal submissions and reviews.

### 5/5 — It’s not just a game

*2026-08-12, version 3.13.1*

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.

### 1/5 — 3.12.2 unable start game

*2026-07-31, version 3.12.2*

iPhone 8 iOS 15.7.1

### 1/5 — Ridiculous

*2026-07-30, version 3.12.2*

Niantic sells a badge for 30,800 cmu! Who in hell would spend money for practically nothing. Niantic is clueless on what players want. What a pity!

### 1/5 — Really terrible update cycle

*2026-07-29, version 3.12.2*

pretty much guaranteed when you drive or walk a long way to get a portal and the service is terrible, the app will force you to re login and do an app update so your time and effort to get to a portal is a complete waste of time. stupidest app ever.Update: still among the dumbest games ever as you must login again and again if your service is bad. very frustrating to play if not on wifi.

### 2/5 — Speed bug annoying

*2026-07-27, version 3.12.2*

Seems to have improved but there’s a glaring bug where the controls lock when you’re in a vehicle going at high speed. If they fix it, this review goes to five stars.

### 3/5 — Machina

*2026-07-25, version 3.12.2*

I would like to see machina be able to attack, field, and spread like a real virus. That would force people to not ignore it.

### 1/5 — Poor management

*2026-07-24, version 3.12.2*

The game is great when rules are enforced. Since the sale of Niantic assets to Scopely, the current state of ingress is lawless. Portals have been GPS spoofed and Niantic Spacial refuses to reset links. 
We have blatant multi accounting with temp bans put in place (if your report is successful) and then the culprits return days later with no remorse. 
I feel silly for funding what was once, a great concept.

### 1/5 — Descente aux enfers

*2026-07-23*

J’ai pu voir ce titre se dégrader après de nombreuses révisions. Une UX qui n’a plus rien à voir avec ses débuts quand il était stable et facile à utiliser.
Désormais c’est illisible.
De plus les équipes sont déséquilibrées, si vraiment vous voulez tenter votre chance alors jouez Bleu (la soit disante résistance), au moins vous n’aurez pas à galérer car ça fait 15 ans que le déséquilibre existe.

### 5/5 — Still loving it

*2026-07-23, version 3.12.2*

Still here still loving it!

## Frequently asked questions about Ingress

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.13.1 — 2026-08-10

Fixes
• Agents who buy the Codename Token can choose their current codename, like “devra” to “Devra” or “HunkJohnson” changed their mind and will keep “HunkJohnson.”
• Uploading 13 Portal Scans of the same Portal within a Septicycle immediately deploys a Fracker.
• We updated Intel Map to use API keys instead of Google Maps Platform client IDs.

### 3.12.2 — 2026-07-21

Fixes
• We updated Unity for bug fixes and stability improvements.
• We fixed the Bounty Pass “Learn More” screen. When Bounty Passes are available, you can review options to buy additional daily bounties to earn more items, Tokens, or help you complete your campaigns, directly from the DAILY tab.

### 3.11.1 — 2026-07-06

Fixes
• Fixed deep links to Remote Portal View and Agent Profile.
• Fixed an issue that would leave a ghost drone each time a drone tried to move to a full Portal, and cleaned up ghost drones across the Portal Network.
• Added a speculative fix for getting signed out of Ingress when the app is backgrounded or closed.

### 3.10.1 — 2026-06-15

Fixes
• Fixed showing your location on the globe just after signing into Ingress and granting location permission.
• We have a few speculative fixes for stuck Portals that get un-stuck by adding a thumbs up to their Portal photos, as well as being unable to start a new mission.

### 3.9.2 — 2026-05-20

Fixes
• Sure, tacos are yum, but showing a completed Anomaly Imminent campaign is not. We fixed the issue causing this campaign to show up for all Agents.
• Fixed the red dot notification pip on Dronenet in the main menu.

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