Comparison

Ingress vs Raid Plaza

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

Raid Plaza

This app allows users to participate in remote raids for popular games, bypassing local limitations. It facilitates joining battles instantly by sending raid invites directly to your account, enabling you to challenge legendary bosses and build your collection.

Highlights
  • Effortless remote raid invites
  • Challenge legendary raid bosses
  • Earn credits via ads or packs
  • Instant in-game invitations
  • User-friendly interface
  • Safeguards personal information
Features
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Join the raiding revolution with Raid Plaza, the ultimate app for dominating remote raids from the comfort of your fingertips! Bid farewell to the limitations of local raiding and embrace the power of remote raid invites. With Raid Plaza, you're the commander of your raiding destiny. Select your target raid boss, insert your friend code, and unlock a world of thrilling battles with a simple tap. Get ready to embark on an epic adventure as Raid Plaza swiftly dispatches raid invites directly to your account! Features: - Effortless Remote Raid Invites: No more waiting or coordinating. Request remote raid invites seamlessly and join battles instantly. - Legendary Raid Bosses Await: Challenge and capture an extensive roster of legendary and mythical raid bosses. - Credit System for Power Players: Earn credits through ad rewards or gain an edge with credit packs for unstoppable raiding action. - Instant Invitations: Stay ahead of the pack. Raid Plaza ensures lightning-fast raid invites sent directly to your in-game account. - User-Friendly Interface: Navigate the raiding realm effortlessly with our sleek and intuitive interface designed for maximum convenience. - Safety and Security: Your peace of mind is our priority. Rest assured, Raid Plaza safeguards your personal information and account details. Embark on an extraordinary quest through remote raids like never before. Raid Plaza empowers you to seize remote raiding opportunities, conquer formidable foes, and build an enviable collection—all within your grasp. Download Raid Plaza now and unleash your raiding prowess!

Screenshots

Ingress4 screens
Raid Plaza4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ingress at 4.5 against Raid Plaza's 3.6. Ingress also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 134). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Raid Plaza sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 5.4K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Ingress's written reviews are positive against 48% of Raid Plaza's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ingress ships an update every 3 weeks, Raid Plaza every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ingress versus Raid Plaza: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIngressRaid Plaza
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.4K ratings) — better3.6 (134 ratings)
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews47.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.4K — better134
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size397 MB65 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperNiantic Spatial, Inc.Evermore Labs

Customer experience

Ingress

All ratings5,428 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews1,674 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative47.8%

Raid Plaza

All ratings134 ratings
Positive63.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative32.1%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative45.1%

User reviews

Ingress

From 5.4K 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

Raid Plaza

From 134 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast raid invites
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🤝 Helpful support
  • ✨ Efficient for events

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤖 Bot accounts used
  • 💸 Wasted credits/money
  • 🚫 No raid invites received
  • ⏳ Long wait times for ads

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

Raid Plaza

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App no longer works after update
  • Cannot select anything in the app
  • Free credits not obtainable
  • Ad videos don't run
  • Clicking 'x' on ad doesn't work
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  • App erroring out
  • Credits used but no raid invite
  • Friend request but no raid invite
  • Bot accounts don't send invites
  • Lobbies fill up before joining

Requested features

10 requests
  • Improve ad experience (less videos, no games)
  • Fix ad click issues
  • Better instructions for new users
  • Ensure full lobbies for raids
  • Refund for wasted credits/passes
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  • Fix bot behavior (sending invites)
  • Make app more reliable for all users
  • Ensure correct raid invites
  • Improve bot matching for raids
  • Fix issues with free credit collection

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
13 purchases

Raid Plaza

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Starter7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$8.991 Month
  • Raidquaza Bronze$8.991 Month
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  • Raidquaza Silver$14.991 Month
  • Premium Ultimate$19.991 Month
  • Raidquaza Gold$22.991 Month
One-time7
  • 10 Credits Pack$0.99
  • 55 Credits Pack$4.99
  • 110 Credits Pack$9.99
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  • 225 Credits Pack$19.99
  • 575 Credits Pack$49.99
  • 800 Credits Pack$79.99
  • 1200 Credits Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Ingress free?
Ingress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Raid Plaza free?
Raid Plaza is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ingress or Raid Plaza?
Ingress is rated higher. Ingress averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Raid Plaza averages 3.6 from 134 ratings.
Do Ingress or Raid Plaza have ads?
Raid Plaza shows ads; Ingress does not.
Which is updated more often, Ingress or Raid Plaza?
Ingress ships an update every 3 weeks, and Raid Plaza every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ingress was updated on September 27, 2026 and Raid Plaza on September 12, 2026.

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