# Map Monsters: Poke, Swipe, Go

> Location-based monster hunting and collection game with unique navigation features. (iPhone/iPad app by Sirqul, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-monsters-poke-swipe-go/id514660439 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sirqul, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/542717300)
- Category: Games, Health & Fitness, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 55 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 215 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-monsters-poke-swipe-go/id514660439/reviews.md

## What is Map Monsters?

There is a lot of hype around an app that allows people to walk around, find monsters, battle, and collect prizes. We get it and think that's great, but it was not the first and won't be the last.

Since 2013, more than 500,000 people have downloaded this app, collected millions of Monsters within the app, have risen in a global leaderboard, and have chatted with others playing the game, out finding monsters in their nearby surroundings.

There are definitely more monsters in the cities, but there are rare monsters in the suburbs, in parks, near ponds, and you will be rewarded by searching and discovering where these baddies hang out.

In a world that you can enter, go through a quick tutorial, and be out monster hunting in minutes, whether you are 5 years old or 85 years old, you can get the best from anarobic exercise as you walk around and swipe to capture monsters.

This is a different application, using a different version of alternate reality. Streets are labeled, something that people seem to be asking for in other games. Once you arrive at a spot, you can navigate using a joystick! This is ideal for those of us who find it annoying to have to walk around and have people know that you are monster hunting vs. watching captivating videos or video chatting.   

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THIS WAS AND IS THE FIRST-EVER LOCATION-BASED GAME TO OFFER RICH GAMEPLAY FROM A SINGLE LOCATION!
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You get lots of great features:

- Earn Navigation and Teleport features by visiting stores in the game!
- The fictional world you enter mirrors our own, street names and notifications
- Communicate with other monster hunters and beat them by rising in the leaderboard
- There are dozens of monster species
- Capture monsters, clear monster patches, and get stamps & prizes that you can show off to friends
- Upgrade your equipment by completing missions!
- Use Snacks, Bombs, and whistles to lure monsters towards you
- Develop gold mines that enable you to earn gold daily
- Create mileposts so you can travel between spots without having to hop in a car, take a bus, or ride a bike.
- Build road networks and earn in-app prizes
- 25 levels, multiple missions, daily challenges, and a mixture of rewards 
- Enjoy whether you are young, anti-social, fun at parties, or just want to brag about how you knew about all the crazy fun years before everybody else!
- Are you really still reading this?

Map Monsters requires an internet connection to play (3G, 4G, LTE, 5G, or WiFi), as well as access to your location.

Works great on your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad! Even works on your friends and parents' iPhones, iPod Touch, and iPads. What are you waiting for? Be cool when you get back to school, tell everyone that you are different, chart your own course, and that other game is so last summer...

Visit www.sirqul.com for more info! 

Install Map Monsters today.

## Key features

- Capture diverse monster species
- Navigate with joystick and teleport
- Compete on global leaderboards
- Upgrade equipment and complete missions
- Lure monsters with items
- Develop gold mines for daily earnings
- Create mileposts for travel

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 55)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-monsters-poke-swipe-go/id514660439/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t sign up because “someone has that names

*2026-05-13, version 1.6*

Cant give 0 stars or I would

### 1/5 — No monsters

*2019-08-02, version 1.1.9*

No matter how much I ran all I would find is nothing. Anything that could lead to anything leads me to nothing

### 1/5 — Just for points

*2015-01-20, version 1.1.8*

Lol

### 5/5 — Good

*2015-01-14, version 1.1.8*

It's was fun to play

### 1/5 — Ha

*2015-01-12, version 1.1.8*

So bad

### 1/5 — Just downloaded it to get points in freemyapps

*2014-09-06, version 1.1.8*

...

### 1/5 — Bad

*2014-09-01, version 1.1.8*

Bad

### 3/5 — Game

*2014-08-31, version 1.1.8*

Kid la

### 1/5 — Worst game apps ever!

*2014-08-29, version 1.1.8*

Worst gaming experience ever!

### 1/5 — Lol game

*2014-08-01, version 1.1.8*

Crazy game

## Frequently asked questions about Map Monsters

### What is Map Monsters?

Map Monsters is a location-based game where players explore a virtual world that mirrors their real surroundings to find, battle, and collect various monsters. It offers unique gameplay mechanics, including joystick navigation and teleportation, allowing for rich experiences even from a single location.

### What are the key features of Map Monsters?

Key features include capturing dozens of monster species, using items like Snacks and Bombs to lure monsters, upgrading equipment through missions, developing gold mines for daily income, and creating mileposts for travel. Players can also compete on a global leaderboard and communicate with other hunters.

### How much does Map Monsters cost?

The app is free to download and play. However, it offers in-app purchases for items and features that can enhance gameplay, such as navigation and teleportation capabilities earned by visiting in-game stores.

### What devices is Map Monsters compatible with?

Map Monsters works on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices. It requires an internet connection (3G, 4G, LTE, 5G, or WiFi) and access to your location to play.

### What are some common use cases for Map Monsters?

Players can use the app for exercise by walking around to find monsters, or they can utilize the unique navigation and teleportation features to play from a single location. It's designed for a wide age range and can be enjoyed by those who prefer less physically demanding gameplay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2025-02-28

Fixed scaling and functionalities that led to bugs.

More monsters!

### 1.5 — 2021-04-29

Updated to work with the latest iOS devices.

### 1.1.9 — 2016-08-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

New Bug Fixes resolve:

1. Fixed crashes on 6, 6S, and 3D Touch devices.
2. Fixed chat notifications.
3. Set the default notifications to alert users when they are near monsters
4. Allow teleportations
5. Joystick is more responsive
6. 25 Levels!! New missions!

### 1.1.8 — 2014-06-26

Bug fixes and optimizations

### 1.1.7 — 2014-06-18

Bug fixes and optimizations.

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