# FlashInvaders vs Mapvaders

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlashInvaders | Mapvaders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (899 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashinvaders/id895180919/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapvaders-invaders-map/id6448292221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **899** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [flash invaders](https://appshunter.io/developer/895180922) | [Romain Soubrane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675484703) |

## What reviewers say

### FlashInvaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashinvaders/id895180919)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging app
- 🚀 Great for exploring cities
- 👾 Clever concept
- 💥 Motivates users to discover art
- 🌍 Encourages travel and discovery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Validation/recognition issues
- 🚫 Inability to upload existing photos
- 🤖 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🚫 Accounts getting banned/blocked

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Mapvaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapvaders-invaders-map/id6448292221)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Access - 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Mapvaders Premium \| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Mapvaders Premium \| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Mapvaders Premium \| Quarter | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Map Access - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Map access - 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Mapvaders Premium \| Semester | $22.99 | per 6 months |
| Map access - 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Mapvaders Premium \| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Ads Removal | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*