Comparison

FlashInvaders vs Mapvaders

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

Head to head
About

FlashInvaders

Discover and document street art mosaics globally. Scan artwork to add it to your personal gallery, earn points, and track your progress. Share your finds and compete with friends.

Highlights
  • Discover street art mosaics
  • Scan and document artwork
  • Personal mosaic gallery
  • Share discoveries on social media
  • Follow friends' scores
  • Live worldwide flash stream
Features
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FlashInvaders is the official application of the artist Invader. Go and search for his thousands mosaics all around the world, flash them and get points. - Valid flashes are added to your own gallery where you can find all the mosaics you have found anytime. - You can also share your discoveries on social networks. - Create your followers list and follow your friends' scores. - Follow the live stream to see all the flashes in real time worldwide.

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.

Screenshots

FlashInvaders4 screens
Mapvaders4 screens

Verdict

The call

FlashInvaders and Mapvaders both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of FlashInvaders's written reviews are positive against 27% of Mapvaders's. FlashInvaders also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (899 vs 4). Mapvaders's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mapvaders sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. FlashInvaders asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FlashInvaders against 5.0 for Mapvaders. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlashInvaders has 899 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of FlashInvaders's written reviews are positive against 27% of Mapvaders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashInvaders ships an update every 11 months, Mapvaders every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FlashInvaders versus Mapvaders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashInvadersMapvaders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (899 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings899 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerflash invadersRomain Soubrane

Customer experience

FlashInvaders

All ratings899 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative15.6%

Mapvaders

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

Bugs and requests

FlashInvaders

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera not working
  • Login/sign-up issues
  • Crashes and black screens
  • Inability to restore lost galleries

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to upload existing photos
  • Improved validation and recognition
  • Geolocation support for damaged invaders
  • Higher zoom levels
  • More invaders in different regions

Mapvaders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FlashInvaders

No 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

Questions

Is FlashInvaders free?
FlashInvaders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mapvaders free?
Mapvaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlashInvaders or Mapvaders?
Mapvaders is rated higher. FlashInvaders averages 4.9 out of 5 from 899 ratings, while Mapvaders averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do FlashInvaders or Mapvaders have ads?
Neither FlashInvaders nor Mapvaders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashInvaders or Mapvaders?
FlashInvaders ships an update every 11 months, and Mapvaders every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlashInvaders was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mapvaders on September 8, 2026.

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