Comparison

Mapvaders vs Monnaie de Paris

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

Head to head
About

Mapvaders

Discover and track Space Invader mosaics globally with an interactive map, daily missions, and proactive alerts. Log your finds, view statistics, and plan efficient routes to become a dedicated invader hunter.

Highlights
  • Interactive global map of mosaic locations
  • Daily hunt missions and personalized targets
  • Proactive push notifications for new invaders
  • Track collection progress and statistics
  • Smart search and routing for efficient planning
  • Achievement badges and leveling system
  • Crowdsourced location data
Features
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Discover and collect Space Invader mosaics around the world with Mapvaders, the ultimate companion for invader hunters. EXPLORE WITH PRECISION Access an interactive map featuring thousands of Invader mosaic locations across the globe. Zone markers give you a sense of where to look, while premium unlocks precise coordinates. Whether you prefer organic discovery or planned routes, Mapvaders adapts to your style. DAILY HUNT MISSIONS Get personalized daily targets based on your location: unflashed invaders nearby, refreshed every day. Go premium to unlock personalized daily missions. STAY INFORMED WITH PROACTIVE ALERTS Follow your favorite cities and receive push notifications the moment new invaders appear near you or in cities you care about. Never miss a new invasion. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Mark invaders as "flashed" when you find them. Build your collection, monitor statistics, view your activity heatmap, and unlock achievement badges as you level up. SMART SEARCH & ROUTING Find specific invaders with powerful search filters by city, district, points, and status. View route distances and time estimates to plan your hunts efficiently. COMPREHENSIVE STATISTICS Monitor your progress with detailed analytics: collection growth, favorite cities, hunting streaks, weekly recaps, and a full badge system to keep you motivated. BEAUTIFUL GLASS UI A refined glass aesthetic across every screen, with polished light and dark modes. Designed to look as good as the hunt feels. GLOBAL COMMUNITY DATA Benefit from crowdsourced location data maintained by passionate invader enthusiasts worldwide. Help keep the database accurate and up-to-date. Perfect for urban explorers, collectors, and anyone fascinated by Invader's iconic 8-bit mosaics. Whether you're a casual observer or a dedicated hunter, Mapvaders transforms your city walks into exciting treasure hunts. Available in English, French, and Spanish. Disclaimer: Mapvaders is an independent application and has no affiliation with Invader (the artist) or the Space Invaders franchise.

About

Monnaie de Paris

Manage your connected coins and medals, accessing digital ownership certificates and exclusive content. Transfer or sell your certificates securely on the blockchain.

Highlights
  • Manage connected coins and medals
  • Access digital ownership certificates
  • View exclusive product content
  • Transfer certificates to others
  • Sell certificates after resale
  • Secure blockchain storage
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Retrouvez dans l’application Monnaie de Paris : eCollection toutes vos monnaies / médailles connectées* ! Vous accédez à vos certificats numériques de propriété, du contenu privilégié en lien avec la thématique de chacun de vos produits et la genèse de leur création. Grâce à cette application, vous pourrez également transférer vos certificats numériques de propriété à vos proches ou les céder après une revente. Vos certificats numériques de propriété sont stockés sur la blockchain, une technologie de registre numérique décentralisé qui enregistre des informations de manière sécurisée, transparente et immuable. La blockchain utilisée pour enregistrer vos certificats numériques de propriété est de dernière génération et respectueuse de l’environnement. Si vous avez une question, ou que vous rencontrez un problème technique, n’hésitez pas à consulter notre FAQ ou à nous écrire grâce à la rubrique « Contactez-nous » accessible dans le menu de l’application ou directement monnaiedeparis.fr. *Monnaie / médaille contenant une puce NFC

Screenshots

Mapvaders4 screens
Monnaie de Paris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mapvaders at 5.0 against Monnaie de Paris's 3.0. Mapvaders also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Monnaie de Paris's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Mapvaders sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Monnaie de Paris asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mapvaders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Mapvaders's written reviews are positive against 25% of Monnaie de Paris's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapvaders ships an update every 2 weeks, Monnaie de Paris every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mapvaders versus Monnaie de Paris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapvadersMonnaie de Paris
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRomain SoubraneTrust-Place

Customer experience

Mapvaders

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative66.7%

Monnaie de Paris

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mapvaders

Subscriptions9
  • Map Access - 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • Mapvaders Premium | Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Mapvaders Premium | Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Mapvaders Premium | Quarter$19.993 Months
  • Map Access - 1 Year$19.991 Year
  • Map access - 6 months$19.996 Months
  • Mapvaders Premium | Semester$22.996 Months
  • Map access - 1 year$29.991 Year
  • Mapvaders Premium | Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ads Removal$4.99
None

Monnaie de Paris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mapvaders free?
Mapvaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monnaie de Paris free?
Monnaie de Paris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mapvaders or Monnaie de Paris?
Mapvaders is rated higher. Mapvaders averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Monnaie de Paris averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mapvaders or Monnaie de Paris have ads?
Neither Mapvaders nor Monnaie de Paris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mapvaders or Monnaie de Paris?
Mapvaders ships an update every 2 weeks, and Monnaie de Paris every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mapvaders was updated on September 8, 2026 and Monnaie de Paris on September 20, 2026.

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