The Lampster App vs MapInvaders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Lampster App
Control and customize your smart lighting devices with this application. It offers a full rewrite with updated technology for enhanced functionality and user experience.
- Device control
- Customization options
- Updated technology
- Full rewrite
- v2.0 functionality
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This is The Lampster App v2.0, a full rewrite using newer technologies. Using The Lampster App, you can control and customize your Lampster device.
MapInvaders
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The hunter's map for Invader's street art. Since 1998, the anonymous French artist Invader has been secretly installing Space Invader tile mosaics in cities around the world. MapInvaders puts the complete documented catalog on an interactive map — so you can plan your hunt, track every flash, and never walk past one again. HUNT Browse 4,400+ mosaics pinned to their exact locations across 89 cities on six continents. Each piece shows its current status at a glance: active, destroyed, or already in your collection. Zoom into any street and see exactly what's around the corner. FLASH Mark pieces as you find them. Sync your FlashInvaders account via your unique UID to see your full collection overlaid on the map — green for flashed, grey for not yet, red for lost. Filter the map to show only what's left to find. SEARCH & NAVIGATE Jump to any invader by name using the spotlight search. Browse by city. Follow optimized paths through dense areas to cover more ground in less time. Tap the recenter button to snap back to your position. INVADER DETAILS Each mosaic shows its point value, flash date, condition status, and links to reference photos — everything you need before you set out. No account required to explore. No ads. No tracking. Just the map.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MapInvaders at every 3 weeks against The Lampster App's every 5 months. MapInvaders also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Lampster App ships an update every 5 months, MapInvaders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Lampster App | MapInvaders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Hartman | Charles Borel |
In-app purchases
The Lampster App
No in-app purchases
MapInvaders
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Lampster App free?
Is MapInvaders free?
Do The Lampster App or MapInvaders have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Lampster App or MapInvaders?
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