# World Map Challenge! Geography — Interactive Geography Quiz

> Interactive world map quiz game for learning country locations. (iPhone/iPad app by Peaceful Pencil Ltd., The.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-map-challenge-geography/id986463559 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peaceful Pencil Ltd., The](https://appshunter.io/developer/806818995)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 333 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-map-challenge-geography/id986463559/reviews.md

## What is World Map Challenge! Geography?

Challenge your knowledge of world geography with World Map Challenge! Learn the locations of nearly 200 countries around the globe.

Features:

• Fully interactive map (zoom, pan, and tap on the map to select your answer) with sound effects

• Incorrect answers will cause the map to zoom to the correct location, making your learning fast and efficient

• "Continental Challenge" mode: Tracks your progress and earns you 'stars' if you score high enough!

• Game Center-enabled "Time Trial" mode: How fast can you tap 20 countries in order? Compete against players worldwide.

• Multiplayer: Head-to-head against a random opponent or a friend. Win and climb the global leaderboards!

• Practice mode that allows you to study specific areas of a continent to help improve your knowledge

• Practice mode features an answer key that you can toggle on and off


Included for free:

• 1 region each for: Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa (practice mode)
• All countries in South America and Oceania (practice mode)
• Europe Challenge mode
• South America Time Trial
• Europe Multiplayer mode

Credits:

• Announcer: Shawshank73 
http://www.freesound.org/people/shawshank73/
• Menu "ping": Bertrof
https://www.freesound.org/people/Bertrof/sounds/131658/
• Colored world map (main menu): Otsego
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BlankMap-World-Continents-Coloured.png
• Mapping class: stkim1
http://stkim1.github.io/MTImageMapView/

## Key features

- Interactive map with zoom and pan
- Automatic correction highlighting
- Continental and Time Trial modes
- Multiplayer head-to-head battles
- Targeted practice modes
- Toggleable answer key

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of World Map Challenge! Geography?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun way to learn
- 👍 Educational and informative
- 👍 Efficient and intuitive
- 👍 Great for all ages
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for reviewing geography
- 👍 Helpful for school

**Cons**

- 👎 Limited free content
- 👎 Expensive full version
- 👎 In-app purchase for family sharing
- 👎 Some regions inaccurate
- 👎 GUI could be improved
- 👎 Timer can't be disabled
- 👎 Music can't be muted

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 26
- Repeats countries, omits others in regions
- Multiplayer not working
- Indonesia and Philippines appear in Australia quiz
- Full version difference unclear

**Most requested features**

- Include capitals quiz
- Disable timer option
- Add study mode
- Add flags or languages quiz
- Make full version free or ad-supported
- Add audio pronunciation of countries
- Allow custom country selection
- Fix multiplayer issues
- Improve family sharing for purchases
- Add more countries (e.g., Malta, Tuvalu, Palau)
- Allow background music

## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-map-challenge-geography/id986463559/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Disappointed- no capitals, only countries

*2025-11-12, version 4.999*

This really should also include the quiz for the capitals along with the countries like the other apps made by this company.

### 3/5 — Io26 issue

*2025-10-29, version 4.999*

It is great app but not working with ios26. Tried update the app and all but it just open and close automatically.

### 4/5 — Can’t disable timer

*2024-05-05, version 4.997*

My 5yo loves your USA map quiz app, but this app stresses him out BADLY because the timer can’t be disabled, even in practice mode.

Any chance you can add disabling the timer as a setting?

### 5/5 — So Fun

*2022-11-27, version 4.996*

So fun. Efficient and intuitive. Easy to use.

### 4/5 — Nice App for Learning Geography

*2022-09-06, version 4.996*

Use this along with the Apple TV app for my two elementary school boys. We enjoy playing together & learning. Also, developer has a great track record with updates and seems to care about this product.

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2022-03-31, version 4.996*

Really great app! Has helped me so much with my school

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2021-01-21, version 4.993*

I love this app. You learn whilst quizzing which I always think is the most fun way to learn. Only thing I would ask is, where is Malta on the Europe challenge.  I’ve checked and it’s classed as being in Europe and is a country in its own right. Other than this small point I would recommend to just but this app at the premium as it’s really good

### 4/5 — Great App, But...

*2020-08-01, version 4.992*

Please make a version with ads or something where everything is unlocked. This app is helping me learn a lot... but only on a very limited amount of countries.

### 5/5 — Liked it so much I bought it

*2020-05-23, version 4.991*

I got the free version first  to help my young son start to learn the countries of the world, so the quiz in this is perfect and have already been very helpful.
However he has realised he can switch on the answer tab and see answers easily, so it might be helpful to be able to hide that or lock it or have it a little hidden.
also extra things would be nice to be tested on too, like flags or languages or other facts, but that’s just nitpicking. Overall found this app better laid out and easier to use than many others and would love to see it develop to include more options in the future. Then I would recommend it to everyone with small children wanting to learn the countries of the world. 
If your at all interested, worth a try and if like me you like it, worth a buy!

### 5/5 — World Map

*2020-05-07, version 4.991*

4.9 star Date

## Frequently asked questions about World Map Challenge! Geography

### What does World Map Challenge! Geography do?

This app is an interactive geography quiz that helps you learn the locations of nearly 200 countries. It features a fully interactive map where you can zoom, pan, and tap to select answers. Incorrect answers provide immediate feedback by zooming to the correct location, facilitating efficient learning.

### What are the main game modes available?

The app offers several engaging modes, including 'Continental Challenge' for tracking progress and earning stars, 'Time Trial' for fast-paced country identification, and multiplayer options to compete against friends or random opponents. There's also a practice mode for focused study of specific regions.

### Is this app free to play?

The app is free to download and includes a significant amount of content for free, such as regions for Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania, along with specific challenge and time trial modes. Additional content or features may be available through in-app purchases.

### How does the app help me learn geography?

The app uses an interactive map that allows you to explore and tap on countries. When you make a mistake, the map automatically zooms to the correct location, making it easier to learn. The practice mode also allows you to focus on specific continents or regions, with an optional answer key for further study.

### Can I compete with other players?

Yes, the app features multiplayer modes where you can challenge a friend or a random opponent head-to-head. Winning these matches allows you to climb global leaderboards, adding a competitive element to your geography learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.9991 — 2025-11-28

• Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

### 4.999 — 2025-10-15

• Updated for iOS 26.

### 4.998 — 2025-09-08

• Updated the capital city of Kazakhstan to "Astana".
• Updated the capital city of Burundi to "Gitega".

### 4.997 — 2023-06-17

• Updated for iOS 16.

### 4.996 — 2022-02-17

• Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

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