# Globe for iPad — user reviews > 166 indexed App Store user reviews of Globe for iPad by Alan Smith, rated 2.50/5 from 285 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-for-ipad/id387435363/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-for-ipad/id387435363.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 52 · 4★ 28 · 3★ 40 · 2★ 67 · 1★ 98 ## What do users think of Globe for iPad? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Simple and easy to use - 👍 Straightforward interface - 🌐 Useful for quick reference - 💰 Free app **Cons** - 🌍 Missing major geographical features (Antarctica, islands, etc.) - 🐛 Occasional bugs and error messages - 🔍 Limited detail and information - 🤔 Inaccurate or outdated country data **Commonly reported bugs** - Error messages when selecting countries - Globe gets off-axis and difficult to straighten - Inconsistent or missing country/territory data **Most requested features** - Add more geographical details (continents, islands, etc.) - Improve navigation and controls (spinning globe, orientation, etc.) - Provide more country information (capitals, flags, etc.) - Include topographical and political map views ## Newest reviews (10 of 166) ### 4/5 — Something Missing *2016-03-14, version 1.1* Nice and simple, but why is Antarctica missing? ### 3/5 — OK *2015-08-15, version 1.1* It is OK,not great.Very less informative.I hope major cities of the world would be added in next version. ### 2/5 — Somewhat useful *2014-02-01, version 1.1* A globe of the world which doesn't even depict Antarctica? There are some significant bits missing from the globe. Otherwise it's useful for some things. For that reason I give it two stars instead of one. ### 3/5 — Important names missing! *2013-07-09, version 1.1* Love this and think it would be great for my kindergarten students. However, I believe it could be so much better by labeling the bodies of water (kind of important!), breaking down the United States by showing and labeling all the states and where the heck is Hawaii? ### 1/5 — Not very useful *2013-02-17, version 1.1* It's a good idea but not an accurate globe! For one, it's missing an entire continents...where is antarctica?? ### 2/5 — Neat, but inaccurate *2013-02-06, version 1.1* I bought this to show my son Antarctica, kind of a problem with this app...it is not there! ### 3/5 — Missing a few places, please update the info *2012-12-22, version 1.1* What's a globe without the Arctic and Antarctica? This globe is also missing Hawaii. All of the globes I've seen have these places on them. Also, update the information on the countries. China's president is not Hu anymore.Until you fix these problems, I will give it Three stars! ### 1/5 — Aweful *2012-10-16, version 1.1* Ya u kind of spelled equator wrong don't buy this app ### 4/5 — Super *2012-10-06, version 1.1* Sehr gut.Mit mehrsprachige Ausgabe 5 Sternen. ### 2/5 — Too basic *2012-09-01, version 1.1* There are no small island nations :( ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — iOS 11 broke this great app. *2017-11-23, version 1.1* I have it on an iPad Pro and it was 5 stars until IOS 11. Now all it gives me is a warning from Apple that it needs to be updated. I hope the developer returns and updates it just enough so that it will run. ### 1/5 — Not useful *2017-09-12, version 1.1* How is this useful if it's missing a continent. Where is Antarctica? People are saying it's great, but if its not accurate, how does that make it great? You cannot teach if it's inaccurate. I understand some of the complaints (I get it, it's free) but, if your going to make it then make it work. ### 1/5 — Worst app ever. *2016-12-30, version 1.1* No small islands Map of India is wrong No Vatican City and many small countries... ### 1/5 — Missing many islands. *2016-09-07, version 1.1* Bermuda! Curaçao! Jeez, are you just lazy? ### 1/5 — Some countries aren't even there!!!!!!!!!!!! *2016-01-30, version 1.1* This app is an absolute outrage! It does not include my home island, Mauritius!!!!! Why??!! What's the point in this stupid app if it doesn't include all the countries in the world?! THIS APP IS A HUGE INSULT AND THE CREATORS SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES!!!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2015-10-10, version 1.1* Oops! Forgot a whole continent. Terrible labeling. It's either a globe for special Ed kids or writing this app was someone's homework. ### 1/5 — Where is Newfoundland? *2015-09-12, version 1.1* Um, half of one of Canada's provinces seems to have got lost. Oops. ### 1/5 — Missing something? *2015-08-22, version 1.1* This app sure is. Where is Antarctica? ### 1/5 — Its Ok *2013-11-26, version 1.1* VERY SLOW, WILL NOT PLAY AUDIO FILES WHEN SELECTING THE COUNTRY, AND NOT WORTH IT ### 1/5 — Useless... *2013-05-09, version 1.1* Was hoping to use as a teaching tool for my kids, but there are no states, provinces and where the hell is the Antarctic? An entire continent missing?! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Update *2018-05-29, version 1.1* Can someone do the update because I can use it and I love this app ❤️❤️ ### 5/5 — Globe *2017-10-21, version 1.1* App needs to be updated for Apple IOS 11. I love this App but I cannot use it now. ### 5/5 — Why the bad reviews ? *2015-04-14, version 1.1* ITS A GLOBE. Nothing wrong with it ! It could use some minor improvements like latitude, longitude and simply colouring the water blue to make the whole thing look a little less drab , But hey ITS A GLOBE. There's no reason for everyone to be freaking out over it ! I'm sure the developer simply forgot the continent of Antarctica or didn't think it was actually necessary considering there's like two people who actually live below the Southern Arctic Circle I see no reason for so many bad reviews ...? I mean the thing takes up like one megabyte on ur iPad so it's not going to make a huge difference whether u have it or not ! And at least it's free ! It is a good simple, easy to use little app and I for one am keeping it. ### 5/5 — Nice app *2015-01-25, version 1.1* Great interface with Wikipedia ### 5/5 — Quite cool *2014-09-04, version 1.1* I'm amazed people are complaining about no Alaska or Hawaii. Those are STATES, people. No states are on this globe!! Oh, and someone said equator is spelled wrong. I think they were looking at the label on Ecuador. Learn geography, people! Anyway, a "North Up" button would be a nice thing, perhaps a prime meridian, but overall a cool simple app. ### 5/5 — Globe indeed! *2014-07-27, version 1.1* Simple. Does the job. Whatever you needed to understand the earth and the countries in original size and shape. Must for all kids to start with the countries of the world! ### 5/5 — Cool 3D *2013-10-18, version 1.1* Fun to use! ### 5/5 — Perfect!! *2013-03-19, version 1.1* This globe is perfect for its intended use!!! I love it, and I use it all the time to quickly search a country. This app is not instructive....It is just a great overview of the world, and I love the simplicity and the appearance of the globe!!! ### 5/5 — Guter Globus *2013-02-26, version 1.1* Einfach und intuitiv, ohne Schnickschnack, super für mich. ### 5/5 — Great Globe! *2012-09-27, version 1.1* Easy to use and helpful! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*