# Cartographer vs Westeros Map

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Westeros Map at none against Cartographer's 5. Westeros Map also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 34%). Cartographer's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cartographer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Westeros Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cartographer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cartographer has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Cartographer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Westeros Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cartographer | Westeros Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographer-rpg-world-maker/id1125792703/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westeros-map/id6476431991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) | [Gilbert Oca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718485468) |

## What reviewers say

### Cartographer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographer-rpg-world-maker/id1125792703)

Create custom maps for fantasy worlds, alien landscapes, and imaginary realms. Easily generate diverse terrains and adjust geographical features like sea levels and landmasses. Offers professional-looking styles for writers and RPG players.

**Highlights:** Custom map generation, Landscape customization, Adjustable sea level, Terrain transformation, Custom map styles, Random world creation

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎲 Random map generation is creative and useful
- 💰 Free version available with basic functionality
- 🎨 Good for world-building inspiration and brainstorming
- ⚡ Quick and easy map generation
- 🎯 Helpful for D&D campaigns and fantasy writing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Extremely limited editing capabilities
- 💸 Aggressive monetization and paywall
- 🔍 Cannot view full map or zoom in/out
- 🎨 Low resolution output quality
- ❌ Cannot draw or place custom elements

**Reported bugs**

- 3D viewer has no interactive controls
- Cannot save 3D planet visualization
- Map visualization loads as blank or partial
- Sea level adjustments sometimes don't work properly
- Sliders behave unpredictably

**Requested features**

- Manual terrain editing and drawing tools
- Ability to add mountains, valleys, lakes, and rivers
- Place structures, buildings, towns, and landmarks
- Different map projections (Mercator, Robinson, etc.)
- Globe rotation and interactive 3D controls


### Westeros Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westeros-map/id6476431991)

Explore detailed maps of Westeros and Essos, perfect for fans of the book series and TV shows. Navigate locations, search for places, and enjoy an immersive experience with audio cues.

**Highlights:** Offline map of Westeros and Essos, Search for specific locations, Zoom and pan gestures, Location details with audio cues, Overview and castle views, Interactive location pins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cartographer free?

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

### Is Westeros Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cartographer or Westeros Map?

Cartographer is rated higher. Cartographer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Westeros Map averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Cartographer or Westeros Map have ads?

Neither Cartographer nor Westeros Map shows ads.

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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.*