# Kosmos World Atlas

> Comprehensive digital atlas with physical, political, and thematic world maps. (iPhone/iPad app by USM.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kosmos-world-atlas/id1062351142 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [USM](https://appshunter.io/developer/330111789)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 364 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2017-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kosmos-world-atlas/id1062351142/reviews.md

## What is Kosmos World Atlas?

The comprehensive Kosmos World Atlas will turn all your virtual journeys across the Earth into a very special experience!  The digital atlas includes the most recent physical, political, and theme maps, and it shows you how beautiful our planet is.

The physical world map illustrates the altitude structures, rivers, lakes, and seas of the Earth. The political map presents all countries of the world, along with both their administrative structures and cities. The theme maps provide some clear and easy-to-understand information on some complex facts, such as the climate, the vegetation, or tectonics.

•	Five different world maps including ‘Rotate globe‘ and Zoom functions 
•	Theme maps illustrating the relief, tectonics, and volcanism; vegetation; climate zones, marine currents, wind systems
•	Synchronized access to OpenStreetMap including some detailed world and road maps (requires online access) 

Additional features:
•	Comprehensive search tool providing 10,000 entries of cities, countries, mountain ranges, waterbodies, underwater landmarks, etc.
•	Flags, text information, and statistical data for all countries of the world
•	Pin markers and map views with Save option; measure tool for distances and air-line distances
•	Detailed map legend and scale indicator

***** 
Questions or suggestions for improvements: 
Mail to ios@usm.de 
We are looking forward to your feedback! 

Please do not ask your questions in the reviews as we do not have the possibility to respond to you there.

For more information on news and updates: www.usmgames.com 
or visit us on www.facebook.com/UnitedSoftMedia and twitter.com/USM_News 

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## Key features

- Five world map types with rotate and zoom
- Thematic maps (relief, climate, vegetation)
- Synchronized OpenStreetMap access
- Search tool with 10,000 entries
- Country flags and statistical data
- Distance measurement tool

## Chart rankings

- #143 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kosmos-world-atlas/id1062351142/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2023-05-05*

It turns out there isn’t much here at all, and it cost 3.99.  Not worth it I’m afraid.

### 5/5 — Un atlas utile

*2023-03-15*

Simple et pratique tout en étant puissant

### 5/5 — Sehr gut

*2022-12-22*

Danach hatte ich lange gesucht und mir dabei viele ähnliche Apps angeschaut. Der Kosmos Weltatlas ist für mich der beste Welt-Globus im AppStore.  Er funktioniert intuitiv wie ein früherer beleuchteter Globus, nur sehr, sehr viel besser, weil detailreicher und informativer. Allerdings könnte der Entwickler USM auch mal wieder an ein Update denken.

### 5/5 — Best globe atlas app out there.

*2022-09-30, version 1.6.5*

Nothing quite like it. This is quite good and deserves a little more love and a lot more notice.

### 5/5 — VERY Nice Atlas App!

*2022-08-23, version 1.6.5*

I am one who loves maps of all kinds and KOSMOS is one I wouldn’t want to be without. Easy to use and full of valuable information. The various views (including climate, tectonic and land use) are really interesting and well done.

Thank you for doing this.

### 5/5 — Ausgesprochen hilfreich

*2022-08-22*

Der digitale Atlas ist ein echter Lichtblick im Wust aller möglichen Atlas-Apps. Seit dem Dahinscheiden der National Geographic World Atlas App vor einigen Jahren war ich auf der Suche nach einer brauchbaren Weltatlas-App. Hier hat man eigentlich alles richtig gemacht: funktioniert prima, nicht überladen - noch dazu zu einem absolut fairen Preis. Ich nutze die App in Ergänzung zur Diercke-Atlas-App, die dann thematisch mehr in die Tiefe geht, allerdings keinen so brauchbaren Überblick bietet. Fazit: Absolut zu empfehlen !

### 5/5 — Klasse 👍👍👍👍

*2022-06-28*

Super 😄😄😄😄

### 4/5 — Gut gemachte und sehr informative App !

*2022-06-22*

Insgesamt ist der Weltatlas ausgesprochen hilfreich, man will ja nicht stets einen Atlas mit sich rumschleppen.

Die Handhabung und die Funktionen sind durchdacht und funktionieren selbst auf einem älteren iPad einwandfrei. Die Auflösung der Karten finde ich OK, es sind ja jetzt schon rund 500 MB Daten. 

Allerdings könnten die Länderdaten seit Ihrem Erscheinen in 2016/ 2017 mal wieder ein Update vertragen. Zudem wäre es eine gute Ergänzung, wenn die politischen Karten, etwas detaillierter wären und zumindest für die 'relevanten' Länder wie Deutschland, Österreich, Frankreich, die USA, Kanada u.a. die Bundesländer, Departments oder Bundesstaaten umfassen würden. Insofern wäre eine Weiterentwicklung der App nach 4 Jahren seit Erscheinen durchaus wünschenswert !!!!

### 5/5 — Sehr schönes Kartenbild

*2022-04-15*

Handlicher Atlas, der einen schönen Überblick erlaubt, wenn man mal schnell einen geografischen Überblick über eine Region bekommen möchte.
Dazu informative Themenkarten und eine Länderliste nach Art eines Almanachs. Die wichtigsten Informationen zur Länderkunde zusammengefasst.

### 2/5 — Pas de mise à jour

*2022-02-27*

Je possède cette application depuis plusieurs années. Elle est lente, les agrandissements ne sont pas fluides et cela la rend désagréable à utiliser. Il n'y a jamais eu de mise à jour, est-elle abandonnée par son développeur ?

## Frequently asked questions about Kosmos World Atlas

### What is Kosmos World Atlas?

Kosmos World Atlas is a comprehensive digital atlas that provides physical, political, and thematic maps of the Earth. It includes detailed information on countries, cities, and geographical features, along with tools for exploration and measurement.

### What types of maps are available in Kosmos World Atlas?

The app offers five different world map types, including physical maps showing altitude, rivers, and seas; political maps with country and city data; and thematic maps illustrating climate, vegetation, and tectonics.

### Does Kosmos World Atlas require an internet connection?

While the core atlas features are available offline, synchronized access to OpenStreetMap for detailed world and road maps requires an online connection.

### How much does Kosmos World Atlas cost?

Kosmos World Atlas is a paid application, priced at $3.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned.

### What is the age rating for Kosmos World Atlas?

Kosmos World Atlas has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about geography.

### How often is Kosmos World Atlas updated?

The app was last updated on March 29, 2017, with version 1.6.5. Information on update frequency beyond this is not provided.

### What devices is Kosmos World Atlas compatible with?

Kosmos World Atlas is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Does Kosmos World Atlas have ads?

No, Kosmos World Atlas does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application without ads.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.6.5 — 2017-03-29

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

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