Comparison

Ingress vs EVE Echoes

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

Head to head
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

About

EVE Echoes

Embark on an epic space adventure in a vast, explorable galaxy. Discover new regions, battle formidable drone factions, and upgrade your fleet with advanced technology. Forge your legacy among the stars.

Highlights
  • Explore vast galaxy regions
  • Battle new drone factions (Wasteseeker)
  • Utilize unstable wormholes for travel
  • Pilot Navy Issue Frigates
  • Develop integrated drone technology
  • Expand corporation tech
Features
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Cobalt Edge With the exploration of New Eden's border regions progresses, an increasing number of people are directing their attention to Cobalt Edge. Capsuleers refer to it as the Far Sub-galaxy because it is one of the eight far regions awaiting exploration. Unstable Wormhole The recently discovered wormholes are distributed in Cobalt Edge and the low-sec space of New Eden, which let capsuleers can steer their ships through wormholes to jump, much like a stargate. New Enemy Forces--Wasteseeker Appear in the far borders of New Eden and is the collective term for the drone faction. These drones, ranging in size from frigates and battleships to even supercarriers, constantly patrol, scavenge, and salvage ship wrecks in space to build their own bodies. They are called 'Wasteseeker'. New Game Content In order to better cope with distant warfare, researchers have introduced more flexible combat capabilities of the Navy Issue Frigates. At the same time, the Concord opened the territory to expand new corporation tech, and developed an integrated technology suitable for drones! Pilots, get ready for battle!

Screenshots

Ingress4 screens
EVE Echoes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ingress at 4.5 against EVE Echoes's 3.4. Ingress also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (45% vs 35%). EVE Echoes's advantage is chart position (#179 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Ingress sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and EVE Echoes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Ingress's written reviews are positive against 35% of EVE Echoes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ingress ships an update every 3 weeks, EVE Echoes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Ingress versus EVE Echoes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIngressEVE Echoes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.5K ratings) — better3.4 (3.5K ratings)
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews — better35.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5.5K — better3.5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#179 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size397 MB1.1 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperNiantic Spatial, Inc.NetEase Games

Customer experience

Ingress

All ratings5,451 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews1,680 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative47.8%

EVE Echoes

All ratings3,463 ratings
Positive58.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews718 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral6.4%
Negative58.4%

User reviews

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

EVE Echoes

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Vibrant player-driven economy
  • 🌟 Stunning graphics
  • 🌐 Vast, open-world sandbox

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow travel and progression
  • 🤖 Rampant botting and exploits
  • 🔄 Lack of customer support responsiveness

Bugs and requests

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

EVE Echoes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disappearing ships and lost progress
  • Connectivity issues and server congestion
  • Unresponsive controls and UI freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to delete characters
  • Faster travel options
  • More accessible tutorials
  • Separate servers for different regions

In-app purchases

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
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  • 15,000 CMU Pack$9.99
  • 32,000 CMU Pack$19.99
  • 90,000 CMU Pack$49.99
  • 200,000 CMU Pack$99.99
10 purchases

EVE Echoes

One-time10
  • a few of AUR$0.99
  • Basic Omega$4.99
  • a bunch of AUR$4.99
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  • Daily Promotions 4$4.99
  • a lot of AUR$9.99
  • Omega Combo$14.99
  • Omega Pack 1 Month$14.99
  • a small box of AUR$19.99
  • a box of AUR$49.99
  • a large box of AUR$99.99

Questions

Is Ingress free?
Ingress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EVE Echoes free?
EVE Echoes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ingress or EVE Echoes?
Ingress is rated higher. Ingress averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while EVE Echoes averages 3.4 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Ingress or EVE Echoes have ads?
Neither Ingress nor EVE Echoes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ingress or EVE Echoes?
Ingress ships an update every 3 weeks, and EVE Echoes every 2 months. Most recently, Ingress was updated on November 1, 2026 and EVE Echoes on October 29, 2026.

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