# Ingress vs EVE Echoes

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ingress | EVE Echoes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ingress/id576505181/reviews)** | [3.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eve-echoes/id1446384690/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **45.4% of reviews** | 35.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#179** |
| Size | 397 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Niantic Spatial, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807920956) | [NetEase Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/874255382) |

## What reviewers say

### Ingress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ingress/id576505181)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C.O.R.E. Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| 1,200 CMU | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 CMU Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 CMU Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 CMU Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 32,000 CMU Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 90,000 CMU Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 CMU Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eve-echoes/id1446384690)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #188 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| a few of AUR | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Omega | $4.99 | one-time |
| a bunch of AUR | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Promotions 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| a lot of AUR | $9.99 | one-time |
| Omega Combo | $14.99 | one-time |
| Omega Pack 1 Month | $14.99 | one-time |
| a small box of AUR | $19.99 | one-time |
| a box of AUR | $49.99 | one-time |
| a large box of AUR | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete characters
- Faster travel options
- More accessible tutorials
- Separate servers for different regions


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