# GeoCanvas — Interactive map projections

> Interactive map projection tool for education and cartography. (iPhone/iPad app by Kai Raschke.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocanvas/id6810107549 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kai Raschke](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810107551)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Filipino
- Released: 2026-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-11-13
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocanvas/id6810107549/reviews.md

## What is GeoCanvas?

Every flat map of a round world distorts something: area, shape, distance or direction. You cannot avoid it, only choose what to give up. GeoCanvas lets you watch that choice being made.

Switch between 55 projections, turn the globe, and see exactly what each one gives away.

EXPLORE
• The familiar: Mercator, Robinson, Winkel Tripel, Equal Earth, Mollweide, Natural Earth, Albers
• The rarely rendered: Waterman butterfly, Peirce Quincuncial, Airocean, Berghaus star, tetrahedral Lee, interrupted Mollweide
• Cylindrical, pseudocylindrical, azimuthal, conic, polyhedral and interrupted families, side by side
• Rotate and re-centre a projection, and watch the distortion follow the viewpoint
• Search any place, or jump to where you are with My location

BUILD
• Vector, raster and terrain layers, as many as you like on one map
• Colour a layer by category or by value in a few taps, with ready-made colour ramps
• Draw on the map directly with parametric tools
• Symbology, labels and legends
• Isolines and relief shading

IMPORT
• Bring your own GeoJSON or zipped Shapefile
• The coordinate system is read from the .prj and converted for you, with an honest note on how exact the conversion is

EXPORT
• PNG, JPEG, TIFF, SVG and GeoJSON
• Print sizes up to A3 at 300 dpi, or set your own dimensions
• CMYK separation for press work, from a measured profile rather than a guess
• Leave the geocanvas.app wordmark off: only the data credits stay

WHO IT IS FOR
Geography teachers explaining why Greenland is not the size of Africa. Cartographers prototyping a layout. Students, journalists, designers, and anyone who has looked at a world map and felt something was off.

One purchase, no ads. Optional: an auto-renewable monthly AI subscription for more and longer conversations with the map assistant.

GeoCanvas runs on open data, including Natural Earth.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- 55+ map projection methods
- Interactive globe rotation and centering
- Vector, raster, and terrain layers
- Parametric drawing tools
- Import GeoJSON and Shapefiles
- Export to PNG, JPEG, SVG, GeoJSON
- Print-ready CMYK separations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Chat Plus | $1.99 | per month |


## Is GeoCanvas safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess GeoCanvas.

## Is GeoCanvas legit?

GeoCanvas has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for GeoCanvas is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocanvas/id6810107549/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfekt!!

*2026-09-20*

Es ist wirklich eine mega gute App für kartographische Darstellungen. Mit der vollständigen Tour wird die App super erklärt und alle Features gut dargestellt. Am besten gefällt mir die Temperatur-Karte und durch das Bewegen der Karte kann man echt gut andere Länder priorisieren! Super gute App, sehr empfehlenswert, vor allem auch für Geo-Studis!

## Frequently asked questions about GeoCanvas

### What is GeoCanvas?

GeoCanvas is an interactive map projection tool that allows users to explore and create maps using over 55 different projection methods. It helps visualize how different projections distort area, shape, distance, and direction.

### What map projections are included in GeoCanvas?

GeoCanvas includes a wide range of projections, from familiar ones like Mercator, Robinson, and Winkel Tripel, to rarer ones such as Waterman butterfly and Peirce quincuncial. It allows comparison of cylindrical, pseudocylindrical, azimuthal, conical, polyhedral, and interrupted projections.

### Can I create my own maps with GeoCanvas?

Yes, GeoCanvas allows you to create maps by adding vector, raster, and terrain layers. You can color-code based on categories or values, add symbols, labels, contour lines, and shaded relief.

### What file formats can I import and export with GeoCanvas?

You can import your own GeoJSON or compressed Shapefiles. GeoCanvas supports exporting maps in PNG, JPEG, TIFF, SVG, and GeoJSON formats, with options for print-ready sizes and CMYK separations.

### Does GeoCanvas have ads?

No, GeoCanvas is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'no subscription, no ads' and allows exporting without the geocanvas.app logo, while maintaining data attribution.

### What is the price of GeoCanvas?

GeoCanvas is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required.

### What devices does GeoCanvas support?

GeoCanvas is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for iOS users who want to explore and create maps.

### How often is GeoCanvas updated?

The latest version of GeoCanvas is 1.3.0, which was last updated on September 30, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.0 — 2026-11-11

iOS scroll bug fixed.
Stabilty updates for better user experience.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-10-21

What's new in 1.4.0

• Works offline: the app reopens your last map with its layers and data when you have no connection, and tells you when you're offline.
• Asks before loading large map layers over mobile data.
• A new welcome guide on first launch helps you choose a level, a projection and a starting map.
• Signing in now works inside the app.
• Now available in Tagalog.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-10-04

• New: AI subscription. More and longer conversations with the GeoCanvas map assistant, on a larger AI model
• 5 million tokens per month, no GeoCanvas account needed, cancel at any time
• Find it in the menu under “AI subscription”. The AI Chat still includes a free allowance
• New launch screen

### 1.3.0 — 2026-09-30

Updated in-app purchase to buy more allowance for chat use to create maps.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-21

• My location: find yourself on the map from the Locate panel
• Export without the geocanvas.app wordmark (data credits stay)
• geocanvas.app links now open straight in the app

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