# The World HD — WORLD ATLAS with Retina Maps

> Interactive world atlas with Retina vector maps and a comprehensive country fact book. (iPhone/iPad app by Opicury Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-world-hd/id364904503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Opicury Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/301340982)
- Category: Reference, Travel
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 250 App Store ratings · 219 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 164 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-world-hd/id364904503/reviews.md

## What is The World HD?

THE PREMIER IPAD ATLAS - with RETINA VECTOR MAPS

The World HD is unique in the app store because it includes both a complete set of country maps AND the largest world fact book.  These enable it to answer questions which Atlases and fact books cannot:  Atlases show you where countries are located, but have very little information about them; fact books tell you about each country, but their maps leave you guessing about where places are located.


___________ HOW IT WORKS ___________

The interface is animated and interactive.  Touch a country on the world map and the Retina vector country map opens while the factbook slides onto the screen, each topic neatly organized as tiles along the edge of the map.  Touch a factbook tile and it zooms out to reveal detailed information about that topic.  Not sure where a country is located?  Select it on the drop-down list and The World HD zooms in on it then opens the map and factbook.

The zoomable world map is not just the fastest way to select a country it also enables you to visualize and understand entire regions.  It is so intuitive and easy to explore that once you get started it's hard to stop!


___________ FEATURES ___________

RETINA VECTOR MAPS
** Includes high-resolution Retina vector maps for EVERY COUNTRY built-in!  Unlike the other atlases, these maps remain in focus at all magnifications so you can easily see even the smallest detail.  These aren't the CIA maps found in the factbooks, they are used in printed atlases.

MORE INFORMATION
** Contains geopolitical and demographic information on 300 countries and regions.

NO INTERNET CONNECTION is required
** Except for live Wikipedia content, all data and maps are built-in

INNOVATIVE FACT BOOK PANEL
** Presents each section of the fact book as tiles enabling you to quickly find what you need, while keeping the country map in view.

HIGHLY ANIMATED INTERFACE
** Responds to your touches and gestures so you can quickly find the information you are looking for.

CIA WORLD FACTBOOK
** This trusted source of current country information is built-in for every country, including sections on: introduction, geography, people, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.

WIKIPEDIA
** View the live, community-written Wikipedia content for each country, island, and remote region within the app.

SHOWS YOU where countries are located
** Not sure where a country is located?  Select it on the country list and The World zooms to it on the world map and opens the Fact Book Panel

DESIGNED FOR YOUR IPAD & IPHONE
** Thoughtfully uses the whole screen to present maps and data

## Key features

- Retina vector maps for every country
- Geopolitical and demographic information
- Offline access to maps and data
- Interactive fact book panel
- Animated and gesture-responsive interface
- Built-in CIA World Factbook
- Live Wikipedia content integration

## What do users think of The World HD?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🗺️ Offline access to world maps and data
- 💡 Detailed country-level maps and information
- 👍 Comprehensive CIA Factbook and Wikipedia data
- 🚀 Fast and responsive interface
- 📚 Useful reference for geography and world events

**Cons**

- 🔍 Limited search and navigation capabilities
- 🔍 Lack of detailed city-level maps
- 🔍 Outdated information in some areas
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 💬 Language limitations (English only)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when rotating device or accessing country fact sheets
- Inconsistent map labeling and detail levels

**Most requested features**

- Add search function to find specific cities and locations
- Improve map detail and zoom capabilities
- Provide more frequent updates to keep information current
- Add support for multiple languages

## Recent user reviews (10 of 219)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-world-hd/id364904503/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Wasted money

*2026-05-04*

The ad is better than the app. Don’t bother everything here is better in a simple GOOGLE SEARCH!

### 5/5 — Very Nice Topographic Maps

*2026-05-03*

Thanks for the cool app! If there are any updates to the maps it would be awesome to have them. Anyway the app in its current state is very good.

### 4/5 — Update

*2025-08-15*

Please can you look at an update reference Countries Name Changes. Thank You

### 3/5 — Please change the font

*2024-07-26, version 4.7*

The World HD is exactly what it says it is, a World map. It has sufficient geographical detail to understand the topography of the country (terrain, water bodies, rivers, cities, main roads,…). Behind the map each country is linked to the CIA worldfactbook database providing a plethora of data to compare countries with each other. 
But PLEASE change the font used for the place names. The letter T drives me crazy!!! 
Use any of the neutral normal fonts used in Word, like Arial, Times, or even Calibri or Verdana.

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2024-04-28*

You don’t continuously scroll like spinning a globe.  This is just like a paper map with edges.  The whole zoom thing really doesn’t work like it was described.  The font doesn’t even resize.  If you want additional zoom, you have to pick a specific country.

### 2/5 — Very ordinary

*2023-09-30*

If you download 2 photos from Google image search and use zoom, that is about what you get with this app. Except you save £3. I could choose better myself, and get lots more in number. Quick access is all you get for your money. The photos look low in detail on their own advert - and are when you buy it.

### 5/5 — Great

*2023-01-13*

The only usable atlas available offline. Great tool for airline pilots to put more detail into their announcements. There is one downside though: a bit more detailed maps would be an advantage.

### 5/5 — Great atlas

*2023-01-08*

Offline map of the world and a map of each country together with lots of information. Great.

### 4/5 — Missing Key

*2022-12-13, version 4.5*

There doesn’t seem to be a key as to what various symbols mean.

### 5/5 — Used Everyday!

*2022-10-15*

Excellent offline Atlas. Enjoy the raster image format and how the countries are broken down into individual maps with greater detail once tapped. I use this everyday at work and it provides exactly the information I require every time. I bought this in 2017 and over the last 5 years it has more than justified its purchase price.

## Frequently asked questions about The World HD

### What does The World HD app do?

The World HD is a comprehensive atlas that provides high-resolution Retina vector maps for every country, along with an extensive world fact book. It allows users to explore country locations and access detailed geopolitical and demographic information.

### What are the key features of The World HD?

Key features include Retina vector maps that remain clear at all magnifications, a vast amount of geopolitical and demographic data for 300 countries, offline access to most content, an innovative tile-based fact book panel, and a highly animated, interactive interface.

### How much does The World HD app cost?

The World HD is a paid application. The provided data indicates it is a one-time purchase with no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Is The World HD app compatible with my device?

The app is designed for iPad and iPhone, thoughtfully utilizing the full screen to present maps and data. It is optimized for Apple devices.

### What are common use cases for The World HD?

Common use cases include quickly finding the location of any country on an interactive map, learning detailed facts about different nations, studying geography, and exploring global regions. It's useful for students, travelers, and anyone curious about the world.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7 — 2023-10-02

Updated the CIA Factbook and fixed dark mode display issue.

### 4.5 — 2020-12-04

Updated CIA Factbook

### 4.0 — 2019-01-03

The World HD is now a universal app that looks great on both iPads and iPhones!
We refreshed the country data with the latest from the CIA World Factbook.
Plus many updates behind the scenes to support future Apple devices and for us to update the country data more frequently.

### 3.6.6 — 2017-12-18

Fix for iOS 11 screen rotation issue.

### 3.6 — 2014-10-29

Updated for iOS 8
Updated the CIA Factbook

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