Comparison

Mapvaders vs Trackinvaders

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. THE MAP IS THE APP No tab bar, nothing to learn. Thousands of Invader mosaics sit on one map, and a panel over it lists what is near you. Drag it up to read the list, push it down to give the city back to the map. Pick a city and the map flies to it; tap an invader in the list and the map comes onto that piece. FIND ANY INVADER Search by name, by a code like PA_1159, or by city, and the map opens what you picked. The Atlas indexes every invader, grouped under its city, with filters for district, points, condition and flash status behind a single button that tells you how many are on. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Mark invaders as "flashed" when you find them. Your Record holds your statistics, an activity heatmap by day and hour, a timeline of every flash, a gallery of your photos, the rarest pieces you have flashed, and the ones destroyed since. HUNT WITHOUT A SIGNAL Download a city's map before you go and hunt it with no network at all. Settings lists every downloaded city with its size and date, and removes it in one tap. STAY INFORMED WITH PROACTIVE ALERTS Follow your favorite cities and get a push notification the moment a new invader appears in one of them. Never miss a new invasion. READABLE AT A GLANCE Flash status and condition read by shape as well as by color, so one look is enough in bright sun. Every figure is set in a monospaced face so numbers line up. Light and dark modes are both there. PREMIUM Free hunters see the area an invader sits in, to within 250 m, and can tap it to list what it holds. Premium unlocks the exact position of every mosaic, and the pins and distances that depend on it. 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 turns your city walks into 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. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Trackinvaders

Discover and track Invader mosaics worldwide with an interactive map. Get directions to unvisited mosaics, filter and search for specific artworks, and log your finds with personal notes. This app enhances your urban exploration adventures.

Highlights
  • Interactive geolocated map
  • Directions to mosaics
  • Filter and search Invaders
  • Track found mosaics
  • Add personal notes
Features
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Unleash your inner explorer with Trackinvaders. The app for finding and tracking Invader mosaics around the world! • Explore an interactive, geolocated map to discover Invader locations • Get instant directions to mosaics you haven’t found yet • Filter, search, and view detailed information about each Invader • Track which Invaders you’ve found and which are still waiting to be uncovered! • Add a personal note to each Invader Whether you’re a casual explorer or a dedicated Invader hunter, Trackinvaders makes your adventure more fun and organized! Note: Trackinvaders is not affiliated with the official Space Invaders application or Invader, the artist behind the Invaders.

Screenshots

Mapvaders4 screens
Trackinvaders3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mapvaders at Free against Trackinvaders's $3.99. Trackinvaders's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (50% vs 27%). On 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

Mapvaders is free to download; Trackinvaders costs $3.99 up front. Mapvaders sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Trackinvaders asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapvaders ships an update every 3 weeks, Trackinvaders weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mapvaders versus Trackinvaders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapvadersTrackinvaders
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB56 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperRomain SoubraneYves Renaud

Customer experience

Mapvaders

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

Trackinvaders

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Trackinvaders

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mapvaders free?
Mapvaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trackinvaders free?
Trackinvaders costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mapvaders or Trackinvaders have ads?
Neither Mapvaders nor Trackinvaders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mapvaders or Trackinvaders?
Mapvaders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trackinvaders weekly. Most recently, Mapvaders was updated on October 10, 2026 and Trackinvaders on September 14, 2026.

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