# FlashInvaders vs Invaders Finder

The clearest difference is ads: FlashInvaders at none against Invaders Finder's shown. FlashInvaders also leads on ratings volume (899 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Invaders Finder's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FlashInvaders against 5.0 for Invaders Finder. 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.

FlashInvaders ships an update every 11 months, Invaders Finder fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlashInvaders | Invaders Finder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/invaders-finder/id6761786394/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **899** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [flash invaders](https://appshunter.io/developer/895180922) | [Josselin Tual](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891472300) |

## 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


### Invaders Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaders-finder/id6761786394)

Discover and track urban art installations on an interactive map. Mark found items, view their status, and manage your progress. Stay updated with notifications about new or changed installations.

**Highlights:** Interactive map with clustering, Status indicators for installations, List and city views for progression, Mark installations as found, Direct navigation to mapping apps, Cloud synchronization for progress, Notifications for updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlashInvaders free?

FlashInvaders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Invaders Finder free?

Invaders Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FlashInvaders or Invaders Finder?

Invaders Finder is rated higher. FlashInvaders averages 4.9 out of 5 from 899 ratings, while Invaders Finder averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do FlashInvaders or Invaders Finder have ads?

Invaders Finder shows ads; FlashInvaders does not.

### Which is updated more often, FlashInvaders or Invaders Finder?

FlashInvaders ships an update every 11 months, and Invaders Finder fortnightly. Most recently, FlashInvaders was updated on September 24, 2026 and Invaders Finder on September 24, 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.*