# GeoGuessr vs Smartast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartast at none against GeoGuessr's 10. Smartast also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). GeoGuessr's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GeoGuessr sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Smartast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GeoGuessr | Smartast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoguessr/id1049876497/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GeoGuessr AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/975384517) | [Sandra Carlsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870359863) |

## What reviewers say

### GeoGuessr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoguessr/id1049876497)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Trivia, #10 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Explore real-world locations by guessing your position on a map. Test your geography skills with daily challenges and compete against players worldwide. Unlock full access to maps, game modes, and multiplayer features with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Explore real-world locations, Daily geography challenges, Multiplayer competition, Learn geography while playing, Avatar customization, Cross-platform play

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GeoGuessr Pro Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Pro Mobile | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Unlimited | $6.99 | per month |
| Elite | $10.99 | per month |
| GeoGuessr Pro Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Pro Mobile | $47.90 | per year |
| Pro Unlimited | $47.90 | per year |
| Unlimited | $47.90 | per year |
| Elite | $71.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 📚 Helps learn geography
- 👍 Elegant and simple design
- 🌍 Interesting way to explore the world

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full access
- 🕰️ Limited free games per day
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🗺️ Repetitive locations
- 🤖 Inaccurate pin placement

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Compass doesn't work correctly
- Inability to move in certain locations
- Incorrect country/location identification

**Requested features**

- Add more diverse map locations
- Bring back single-player mode
- Implement save/resume game feature
- Allow custom map creation
- Add a 'go back' button


### Smartast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartast/id6758107178)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GeoGuessr free?

GeoGuessr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smartast free?

Smartast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GeoGuessr or Smartast have ads?

Neither GeoGuessr nor Smartast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GeoGuessr or Smartast?

GeoGuessr ships an update every 3 days, and Smartast every 3 days. Most recently, GeoGuessr was updated on November 5, 2026 and Smartast on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*