Comparison

Mapspot vs PARAVERSE WORLD

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

Head to head
About

Mapspot

Claim virtual space tied to real-world locations, linking them to your social media. Build your presence, connect with others nearby, and discover digital gateways to user profiles.

Highlights
  • Claim exclusive 100-foot virtual spots
  • Link spots to social media profiles
  • Discover and connect with nearby users
  • Swap or gift virtual spots
  • Build digital presence and visibility
Features
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Mapspot® lets you place virtual Spots on the world map that connect directly to your social profile, creating new ways for people to discover you both online and in the real world. Place Spots in busy, high-traffic locations to increase your visibility, attract new visitors, and drive more engagement to your profile and content. Everyone starts with one free Spot. You can expand your presence by subscribing for additional Spots or earn up to 10 Spots through referrals. With Spot Swap™, you can also trade Spots with other users, send and receive offers, or gift Spots directly to someone else. Platform rules: - Each person may have only one Mapspot account. - Your free Spot must be placed outside a major city. - Spots on the same account must be at least two miles apart. - An active subscription is required to place additional Spots. - Subscribers may place one Spot per major city. Subscriptions renew automatically each month unless canceled. Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase, and renewal may be charged within 24 hours before the next billing period begins. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store subscription settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current paid billing period. Legal Privacy Policy: https://mapspot.com/privacypolicy Terms of Service: https://mapspot.com/termsofservice End User License Agreement (EULA): https://mapspot.com/enduserlicenseagreement Disclaimer: https://mapspot.com/disclaimer

About

PARAVERSE WORLD

Explore a virtual Earth using augmented reality, earning points by walking, finding treasures, and completing quests. Combine items and meet friends on the map.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality world exploration
  • Earn points by walking
  • Treasure chest acquisition
  • Item combination
  • Quest completion
  • Meet friends on the map
Features
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Another Earth, the AR world spread out on the map **WALK! -Walk every day and earn points! **Treasure hunt! -Acquire treasure chests that appear near you! -Combine new items! **Explore! -Explore and complete quests! -Earn rewards with points! -Meet friends on the map

Screenshots

Mapspot4 screens
PARAVERSE WORLD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mapspot at 51 against PARAVERSE WORLD's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Mapspot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PARAVERSE WORLD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mapspot against 5.0 for PARAVERSE WORLD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mapspot has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapspot ships an update every 3 days, PARAVERSE WORLD every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mapspot versus PARAVERSE WORLD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapspotPARAVERSE WORLD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (51 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB309 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMapspot Inc.Imagineers co., ltd.

Customer experience

Mapspot

All ratings51 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PARAVERSE WORLD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mapspot

Subscriptions9
  • 1/2 virtual acre$1.991 Month
  • 1.5 virtual acres$5.991 Month
  • 2.5 virtual acres$9.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • 5 virtual acres$19.991 Month
  • 7.5 virtual acres$29.991 Month
  • 12.5 virtual acres$49.991 Month
  • 25 virtual acres$99.991 Month
  • 37.5 virtual acres$149.991 Month
  • 50 virtual acres$199.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Referral SpotsFree
3 purchases

PARAVERSE WORLD

One-time3
  • Season 1 Pass$4.90
  • Season 3 Pass$4.90
  • Season 2 Pass$4.90

Questions

Is Mapspot free?
Mapspot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PARAVERSE WORLD free?
PARAVERSE WORLD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mapspot or PARAVERSE WORLD?
PARAVERSE WORLD is rated higher. Mapspot averages 4.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while PARAVERSE WORLD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mapspot or PARAVERSE WORLD have ads?
Neither Mapspot nor PARAVERSE WORLD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mapspot or PARAVERSE WORLD?
Mapspot ships an update every 3 days, and PARAVERSE WORLD every 5 days. Most recently, Mapspot was updated on September 12, 2026 and PARAVERSE WORLD on September 19, 2026.

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