Comparison

Turf Wars vs Ingress

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

Head to head
About

Turf Wars

Engage in real-time, location-based mafia warfare in your neighborhood. Claim, defend, and expand your territory by completing missions, fighting rivals, and dealing with law enforcement. Rise through the ranks to become the ultimate mob boss.

Highlights
  • Control real-world territory
  • Build and defend turf
  • Capture other players' turf
  • Collect protection money
  • Engage in realistic missions
  • Deal with law enforcement
Features
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Get in on the real-time GPS action happening in YOUR neighborhood!! Do you have what it takes to be the Capo of your city? “…the GPS element sets this game apart” – The Times of London: RATED 4/5 Stars “a trailblazer” – The Guardian: RATED top 10 free iPad game RATED A- – The Onion A.V. Club Turf Wars is the massively multiplayer online game where you claim and defend your favorite real-world places from other mobsters. Stake your claim on your neighborhood, your favorite bar or restaurant, your school or workplace – the city is yours for the taking! Start off as a lowly street punk and rise through the ranks to become the biggest mobster in your area! Run realistic missions, fight local mobsters, seize territory, and deal with the cops to gain more influence and take over your city. FEATURES: – Control REAL territory in your city and around the world! – Build and defend your turf using dozens of realistic weapons and upgrades. – Capture other player’s turf and make it your OWN! – Make other players to pay you protection money for their turf’s “safety” – Send messages to your friends, enemies, and mob members. – Deal with local law enforcement as you grow your empire – Invite your friends to build the most powerful mob in your city! – View worldwide and local high rollers – Free updates! – Works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch – Fight and take over other players’ turf for your chance to become the Capo of your city! This app utilizes data from OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org) when using the “OpenStreetMap” geocoder option. All data © OpenStreetMap contributors. IMPORTANT: Your device must be running OS 15.0 or higher and be connected to the Internet to play. For best results, Location Services should be enabled on your device.

About

Ingress

Explore the real world as a battlefield in this augmented reality game. Choose a faction, discover hidden energy sources, and collaborate with others to control territories and influence the future of humanity. Your mission begins now.

Highlights
  • 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
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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

Screenshots

Turf Wars4 screens
Ingress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ingress at 4.5 against Turf Wars's 3.6. Ingress also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Turf Wars's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 45%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Turf Wars sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Ingress sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ingress holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ingress has 5.5K ratings behind it against 261, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Turf Wars's written reviews are positive against 45% of Ingress's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Turf Wars ships an update every 2 months, Ingress every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Turf Wars versus Ingress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurf WarsIngress
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (261 ratings)4.5 (5.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews — better45.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2615.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB397 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMeanFreePath LLCNiantic Spatial, Inc.

Customer experience

Turf Wars

All ratings261 ratings
Positive64.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative30.7%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative30.9%

Ingress

All ratings5,451 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews1,678 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative47.8%

User reviews

Turf Wars

From 261 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Great community
  • 💡 Unique location-based concept
  • 🚀 Fun and engaging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 Security issues and bans
  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🕰️ Slow progression for new players
  • 🤖 Inactive players dominate the game

Ingress

From 5.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Turf Wars

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and login issues
  • GPS and location tracking problems
  • Incorrect turf placement and mapping
  • Unresponsive in-game buttons

Requested features

4 requests
  • More airports and locations added
  • Better support and communication from developers
  • Improved balance between new and veteran players
  • Ability to remove inactive players' turfs

Ingress

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Turf Wars

One-time8
  • 15 Respect Point Pack$0.99
  • 50 Respect Point Pack$2.99
  • 100 Respect Point Pack$4.99
Show 5 more
  • 225 Respect Point Pack$9.99
  • 375 Respect Point Pack$14.99
  • 500 Respect Point Pack$19.99
  • 1000 Respect Point Pack$39.99
  • 2500 Respect Point Pack$89.99
8 purchases

Ingress

Subscriptions1
  • C.O.R.E. Monthly$7.991 Month
One-time7
  • 1,200 CMU$0.99
  • 2,500 CMU Pack$1.99
  • 7,000 CMU Pack$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 15,000 CMU Pack$9.99
  • 32,000 CMU Pack$19.99
  • 90,000 CMU Pack$49.99
  • 200,000 CMU Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Turf Wars free?
Turf Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ingress free?
Ingress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Turf Wars or Ingress?
Ingress is rated higher. Turf Wars averages 3.6 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while Ingress averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.
Do Turf Wars or Ingress have ads?
Turf Wars shows ads; Ingress does not.
Which is updated more often, Turf Wars or Ingress?
Turf Wars ships an update every 2 months, and Ingress every 3 weeks. Most recently, Turf Wars was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ingress on October 25, 2026.

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