Comparison

Ingress vs Farmverse

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
Read full description

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

Farmverse

Features
Read full description

Farmverse is a relaxing farming game where you grow crops, care for animals, craft goods, and expand your farm into a thriving village. Plant and harvest, manage timers, unlock new land, and build your dream farm at your own pace. Progress syncs to the cloud so you can pick up where you left off. Features: • Grow crops and manage farm production • Raise animals and expand your land • Craft goods and build up your village • Cloud save with email or guest account • Clean, portrait-friendly mobile play Sign in with email/password or play as a guest. You can delete your account anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://farmversegame.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://farmversegame.com/privacy/terms Support: https://farmversegame.com/support

Screenshots

Ingress4 screens
Farmverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Farmverse at none against Ingress's 8. Farmverse also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Farmverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ingress ships an update every 3 weeks, Farmverse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ingress versus Farmverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIngressFarmverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size397 MB293 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNiantic Spatial, Inc.Global Seo Creative ltd

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

Farmverse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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
None

Farmverse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ingress free?
Ingress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Farmverse free?
Farmverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ingress or Farmverse have ads?
Neither Ingress nor Farmverse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ingress or Farmverse?
Ingress ships an update every 3 weeks, and Farmverse every 4 days. Most recently, Ingress was updated on October 28, 2026 and Farmverse on October 9, 2026.

Other comparisons