# Mapspot vs PARAVERSE WORLD

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mapspot | PARAVERSE WORLD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapspot/id1627505328/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paraverse-world/id6460723143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapspot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627029877) | [Imagineers co., ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472344787) |

## What reviewers say

### Mapspot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapspot/id1627505328)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1/2 virtual acre | $1.99 | per month |
| 1.5 virtual acres | $5.99 | per month |
| 2.5 virtual acres | $9.99 | per month |
| 5 virtual acres | $19.99 | per month |
| 7.5 virtual acres | $29.99 | per month |
| 12.5 virtual acres | $49.99 | per month |
| 25 virtual acres | $99.99 | per month |
| 37.5 virtual acres | $149.99 | per month |
| 50 virtual acres | $199.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Referral Spots | Free | one-time |


### PARAVERSE WORLD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paraverse-world/id6460723143)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season 1 Pass | $4.90 | one-time |
| Season 3 Pass | $4.90 | one-time |
| Season 2 Pass | $4.90 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*