# World Uncovered vs KML Collection

World Uncovered and KML Collection both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of World Uncovered's written reviews are positive against 60% of KML Collection's. World Uncovered also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Uncovered sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KML Collection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for World Uncovered against 4.4 for KML Collection. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 186 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of World Uncovered's written reviews are positive against 60% of KML Collection's.

World Uncovered ships an update every 3 weeks, KML Collection monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Uncovered | KML Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-uncovered/id1119505618/reviews)** | [4.4 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kml-collection-import-maps/id1337982582/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 126 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anawiki Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/480479527) | [Wilson Lei](https://appshunter.io/developer/702071891) |

## What reviewers say

### World Uncovered

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-uncovered/id1119505618)

This app tracks your journeys and visually maps your travels in detail. Discover your visited locations, travel speed, altitude, and revisit frequency. It encourages exploration by rewarding you for uncovering new places and visiting landmarks.

**Highlights:** Record travels with GPS devices, Detailed map display modes (speed, height, revisit frequency), Score points and earn achievements, Bonus points for visiting landmarks, GPX and KML file support, Game Center integration for competition, Battery efficient design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version unlock | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to use
- 🗺️ Great for tracking travel
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🌍 Visualizes world exploration
- 🚀 Imports data from other apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔒 Location access requires 'always'
- 💰 Becomes paid after a certain point
- 📉 Recording stops unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes permanently
- App crashes when adding data or reaching a certain amount of data
- App crashes in the background
- Recording stops when phone turns off or dies
- Background refresh is dead

**Requested features**

- Add setting to change fog opacity
- Add section to see percentage of city explored
- Add state-level exploration percentage
- Add more landmarks and achievements
- Allow users to request landmarks


### KML Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kml-collection-import-maps/id1337982582)

Easily import your custom KML/KMZ map files to your mobile device. Add and edit points of interest by searching, entering addresses, or long-pressing on the map. This app is ideal for planning your travels with your own personalized maps.

**Highlights:** Import KML/KMZ map files, Add new places and points of interest, Edit existing map data, Search for places by name or address, Long press to add locations, Import shapes and lines (Pro), Export maps (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KML Collection Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Uncovered free?

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

### Is KML Collection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, World Uncovered or KML Collection?

World Uncovered is rated higher. World Uncovered averages 4.5 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while KML Collection averages 4.4 from 186 ratings.

### Do World Uncovered or KML Collection have ads?

Neither World Uncovered nor KML Collection shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, World Uncovered or KML Collection?

World Uncovered ships an update every 3 weeks, and KML Collection monthly. Most recently, World Uncovered was updated on November 1, 2026 and KML Collection on October 29, 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.*