Seterra Geography (full) vs Histopia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Seterra Geography (full)
Test your world geography knowledge with over 300 map quizzes covering countries, capitals, flags, and more. Learn and improve your skills with interactive maps and progress tracking. Enjoy offline play and custom quiz creation.
- 300+ map quizzes
- Learn Mode for knowledge building
- Interactive map identification
- Track progress and scores
- Custom quiz creation
- Offline play supported
- Multiple languages
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------------------- This is the full version of Seterra with no ads or in-app purchases. ------------------- Seterra Map Quiz - What's Your World Geography IQ? Whether you're studying for final exams or Final Jeopardy, Seterra has the geography category covered. The popular online and desktop based map quiz classic that has been entertaining and educating geography buffs ages 8-88 for more than 20 years has gone mobile. Take on the world or conquer it one region at a time. The app includes 300+ different games to test your map skills. Learn to distinguish Tasmania from Tanzania and France's bleu, blanc, rouge flag from Russia's white, blue and red stripes. Cities, countries, capitals, continents and bodies of water are all in the mix. Pinpoint Kilimanjaro and Mount McKinley in the mountains test or discover exotic islands in the far flung reaches of the globe when trying the world islands quiz. Those who are little rusty on their U.S. state capitals or vague on the current status and existence of those pesky "istans" can browse categories and shore up their knowledge base using the Learn Mode. When ready to test their memory, an interactive map identification task is just a click away. Quiz Categories • Identify continents and the locations of countries within each • Find states, territories, provinces, and their capitals • Discover oceans, seas and rivers across the globe • Explore mountain ranges and volcanos • Match flags to the right country • Locate the world's 25 largest cities • Zero in on tiny islands dotting the map • Choose from 40+ different tests on U.S. Geography App Features • Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish and many more languages. • Zoomable maps with clear outlines around countries • Sessions are timed and graded for accuracy • Track progress across multiple categories • Leaderboards showing top scorers for each challenge • Create a My Favorites list of preferred games for easy access • Create custom quizzes by selecting a subset of the questions in an existing quiz. • Unlimited chances to retake a segment and improve the score • No ads or in-app purchases • Offline play supported • Create your own custom quizzes! Start with any quiz, select a subset of the questions, and then save it as a custom quiz. It's easy to challenge friends, classmates and family members in a head to head competition using Seterra. This app gives trivia contests a new spin and makes family game night rock. Teachers can put the social back in social studies with lively Geo Bee matches. There's a wide variety of content with enough depth to challenge the most diehard map hounds or just enough difficulty to prove you're smarter than a fifth grader.
Histopia
Explore history through engaging lessons, quizzes, and ancient strategy games. Collect historical cards, track your progress, and personalize your profile. Unlock new content and compete on leaderboards.
- Bite-sized history lessons
- Quizzes and challenges
- Ancient strategy games
- Collectible historical cards
- Progress tracking
- Leaderboards and achievements
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Histopia — Learn History. Play Every Day. Turn your curiosity into a daily adventure. Explore history through bite-sized lessons, quizzes, ancient strategy games, art puzzles, and collectible cards. Meet Timmy, your friendly history guide, and discover the people, ideas, and events that shaped our world. Learn something new, grow your collection, and make progress one discovery at a time. LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE Follow a learning path through the past with short, approachable lessons. • Discover history through explanations and illustrations • Test your knowledge with quizzes and fill-in-the-gap challenges • Track your progress through each lesson • Earn XP and coins as you learn • Build a daily streak and celebrate your milestones EXPLORE SIX HISTORY COURSES • World History — Civilizations and events across the ages • History of Art — Artists, movements, and creative ideas • History of Gaming — The evolution of games and play • History of the USA — The people and events that shaped a nation • History of China — Dynasties, inventions, and cultural change • History of Russia — People, rulers, and revolutions Earn coins through learning and play, then use them to unlock more courses. DISCOVER DAILY CHALLENGES Make time for a little play and a little history. • Trivia Arena — Test your historical knowledge • Masterpieces — Piece together a painting and discover its story • Senet — Explore a board game from ancient Egypt • Royal Game of Ur — Try a classic from ancient Mesopotamia • Nine Men’s Morris — Form mills and outthink your opponent • Hnefatafl — Plan your escape or command the attackers • Mehen — Discover a game inspired by ancient Egypt • Word Search — Find hidden words • Tower of Hanoi — Solve a timeless logic puzzle Explore the rules and history behind the board games, bookmark your favorites, and complete daily quests for extra rewards. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Collect cards featuring historical figures, events, and artifacts. • Open card packs using coins earned in the app • Discover cards across different rarities • Explore their lore and attributes • Equip three cards to boost your XP and coin earnings GROW YOUR LEGACY Climb leaderboards for XP, coins, and completed lessons. Show your level, streak, achievements, and personal style as you progress. Unlock badges, work toward your next milestone, and protect your learning streak with streak freezes. MAKE HISTOPIA YOURS Create an avatar, choose a title, and personalize your profile with frames and backgrounds. Enjoy Histopia’s classic parchment theme, switch to Dark Mode, or choose High Contrast. EXPLORE BEYOND THE LESSONS Browse the library and discover historical events on a timeline and world map. Share thoughts in the community, ask questions, and see what other explorers are achieving. START FREE. EXPLORE MORE WITH PREMIUM. Learn, earn coins, unlock courses, and enjoy daily challenges for free. Free minigame play uses energy, with recharge options available in the shop. Optional Histopia Premium includes: • An ad-free experience • 3× XP and coins from lessons • Unlimited minigame energy • Access to past daily challenges • Premium profile styling and exclusive cosmetics Whether you love history, trivia, strategy games, art, or collecting, there’s always another discovery waiting. Start your journey with Histopia. Learn a little. Play a little. Discover more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://histopia-app.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://histopia-app.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seterra Geography (full) at none against Histopia's 2. Seterra Geography (full) also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Histopia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Seterra Geography (full) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Histopia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seterra Geography (full) has 17K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Seterra Geography (full) ships an update every 2 weeks, Histopia every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Seterra Geography (full) | Histopia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (17K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | GeoGuessr AB | Cabin Software LTDA |
Customer experience
Seterra Geography (full)
Histopia
Bugs and requests
Seterra Geography (full)
Reported bugs
2 issues- Difficulty clicking on small islands and territories
- Incorrect labeling of some countries (e.g. Taiwan, Kazakhstan)
Requested features
5 requests- Add typing quiz mode
- Allow customization of quizzes
- Improve map responsiveness and accuracy
- Include more territories and disputed regions
- Sync features between app and website
Histopia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Seterra Geography (full)
No in-app purchases
Histopia
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
Questions
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