Comparison

Paris Invaders Map vs Mapvaders

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Paris Invaders Map

Discover and manage "Space Invaders" street art mosaics across Paris and surrounding areas. This app helps you locate art, track your collection with color markers, and filter your map view. It's regularly updated with new and changed mosaic statuses.

Highlights
  • Locate "Space Invaders" street art mosaics
  • Manage collection with color markers
  • Search map by mosaic number
  • Geolocation to see your position
  • Map filters for markers
  • Regularly updated mosaic status
Features
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A "Space Invaders" street art mosaic location map and collection manager. - Easily locate "Space Invaders" street art mosaics in Paris, Versailles, Fontainebleau, Ile-de-France and more cities - Manage your collection with color markers - Search the map by mosaic number - Search a mosaic on Google or Instagram by clicking a button - Geolocation feature to see where you are on the map - Map filters for the different color markers - *** Updated regularly with new, destroyed and reactivated mosaics, just press on the update icon to check for updates. *** This app contains a map with all the active and inactive "Space Invaders" street art mosaic locations in Paris, Versailles, Fontainebleau and Ile-de-France. To put together this map took countless hours of research. Save yourself this effort, I've done the work for you! It is not just a map, it is a collection manager! You can set different colors to the map markers and filter them in order to see exactly those you already have, those that you still need to find and those that have been reported as destroyed or damaged. ParisInvadersMap is the perfect companion to bring along every "Space Invaders" mosaic street art hunt.

About

Mapvaders

Discover and track Space Invader mosaics globally with an interactive map, daily missions, and proactive alerts. Log your finds, view statistics, and plan efficient routes to become a dedicated invader hunter.

Highlights
  • Interactive global map of mosaic locations
  • Daily hunt missions and personalized targets
  • Proactive push notifications for new invaders
  • Track collection progress and statistics
  • Smart search and routing for efficient planning
  • Achievement badges and leveling system
  • Crowdsourced location data
Features
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Discover and collect Space Invader mosaics around the world with Mapvaders, the ultimate companion for invader hunters. EXPLORE WITH PRECISION Access an interactive map featuring thousands of Invader mosaic locations across the globe. Zone markers give you a sense of where to look, while premium unlocks precise coordinates. Whether you prefer organic discovery or planned routes, Mapvaders adapts to your style. DAILY HUNT MISSIONS Get personalized daily targets based on your location: unflashed invaders nearby, refreshed every day. Go premium to unlock personalized daily missions. STAY INFORMED WITH PROACTIVE ALERTS Follow your favorite cities and receive push notifications the moment new invaders appear near you or in cities you care about. Never miss a new invasion. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Mark invaders as "flashed" when you find them. Build your collection, monitor statistics, view your activity heatmap, and unlock achievement badges as you level up. SMART SEARCH & ROUTING Find specific invaders with powerful search filters by city, district, points, and status. View route distances and time estimates to plan your hunts efficiently. COMPREHENSIVE STATISTICS Monitor your progress with detailed analytics: collection growth, favorite cities, hunting streaks, weekly recaps, and a full badge system to keep you motivated. BEAUTIFUL GLASS UI A refined glass aesthetic across every screen, with polished light and dark modes. Designed to look as good as the hunt feels. GLOBAL COMMUNITY DATA Benefit from crowdsourced location data maintained by passionate invader enthusiasts worldwide. Help keep the database accurate and up-to-date. Perfect for urban explorers, collectors, and anyone fascinated by Invader's iconic 8-bit mosaics. Whether you're a casual observer or a dedicated hunter, Mapvaders transforms your city walks into exciting treasure hunts. Available in English, French, and Spanish. Disclaimer: Mapvaders is an independent application and has no affiliation with Invader (the artist) or the Space Invaders franchise.

Screenshots

Paris Invaders Map3 screens
Mapvaders4 screens

Verdict

The call

Paris Invaders Map and Mapvaders both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Paris Invaders Map's written reviews are positive against 27% of Mapvaders's. Paris Invaders Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). Mapvaders's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mapvaders is free to download; Paris Invaders Map costs $4.99 up front. Mapvaders sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Paris Invaders Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Paris Invaders Map against 5.0 for Mapvaders. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Paris Invaders Map's written reviews are positive against 27% of Mapvaders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paris Invaders Map ships an update every 2 months, Mapvaders every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Paris Invaders Map versus Mapvaders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParis Invaders MapMapvaders
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPascal TrahanRomain Soubrane

Customer experience

Paris Invaders Map

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative3.2%

Mapvaders

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Paris Invaders Map

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Mapvaders

Subscriptions9
  • Map Access - 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • Mapvaders Premium | Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Mapvaders Premium | Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Mapvaders Premium | Quarter$19.993 Months
  • Map Access - 1 Year$19.991 Year
  • Map access - 6 months$19.996 Months
  • Mapvaders Premium | Semester$22.996 Months
  • Map access - 1 year$29.991 Year
  • Mapvaders Premium | Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ads Removal$4.99

Questions

Is Paris Invaders Map free?
Paris Invaders Map costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mapvaders free?
Mapvaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paris Invaders Map or Mapvaders?
Paris Invaders Map and Mapvaders are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Paris Invaders Map or Mapvaders have ads?
Neither Paris Invaders Map nor Mapvaders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paris Invaders Map or Mapvaders?
Paris Invaders Map ships an update every 2 months, and Mapvaders every 2 weeks. Most recently, Paris Invaders Map was updated on October 5, 2026 and Mapvaders on September 24, 2026.

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