# Ingress vs Raid Plaza

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 (5.5K vs 138). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 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.

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 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Ingress's written reviews are positive against 47% of Raid Plaza's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ingress ships an update every 3 weeks, Raid Plaza every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ingress | Raid Plaza |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ingress/id576505181/reviews)** | [3.6 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-plaza/id6449651527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 138 |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **46.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 397 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Niantic Spatial, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807920956) | [Evermore Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689962561) |

## 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


### Raid Plaza

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-plaza/id6449651527)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Starter | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| Raidquaza Bronze | $8.99 | per month |
| Raidquaza Silver | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Ultimate | $19.99 | per month |
| Raidquaza Gold | $22.99 | per month |
| 10 Credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 55 Credits Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 Credits Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 225 Credits Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 575 Credits Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 800 Credits Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Credits Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 5.5K ratings, while Raid Plaza averages 3.6 from 138 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 October 25, 2026 and Raid Plaza on October 22, 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.*