Comparison

Spinning World vs MapLeap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spinning World

Explore countries and test your knowledge with this geography trivia game. Guess details about randomly selected locations or challenge yourself with world, US states, and Canadian provinces flag quizzes. A fun way to learn about the world.

Highlights
  • Random country selection
  • Country detail guessing
  • World flag trivia
  • US states flag quiz
  • Canadian provinces flag quiz
Features
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Spinning World is based on a game that used to be played on a real globe. The game is trying to capture the same idea of turning the globe and randomly selecting a location. Then, trying to guess some details about the country. ​ It also offers trivia games based on world flags and information about all countries in the world.

About

MapLeap

Features
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Discover the World with MapLeap! MapLeap is an interactive geography game that turns learning maps into an adventure. Explore countries, flags, and landmarks through engaging quizzes and puzzles designed for curious minds of all ages. Play, Learn, and Compete • Identify countries on the world map by voice or touch. • Unlock exciting quiz types like Country Quest and Carto Puzzle. • Use the radar hint to reveal a country’s exact location when you need help. • Earn points and climb the leaderboard as you master the globe. Fun for Everyone Whether you’re a student, traveler, or geography lover, MapLeap makes learning fun and rewarding. Each question strengthens your world knowledge while keeping you entertained. Features • Voice-based answers - speak the country name for instant feedback. • Interactive map puzzles that improve visual memory. • Helpful hints, flag-taps, and radar guidance for younger learners. • Works offline once downloaded. • Family-friendly design and accessible gameplay. Why MapLeap? • Helps kids learn geography in a playful, self-paced way. • Encourages global curiosity and exploration. • Combines education with a fun, competitive edge. Join learners around the world and see how high you can climb! Download MapLeap today and start exploring the planet, one quiz at a time.

Screenshots

Spinning World4 screens
MapLeap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spinning World at none against MapLeap's shown. MapLeap's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spinning World ships an update every 4 months, MapLeap every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Spinning World versus MapLeap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpinning WorldMapLeap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe GhalamDolly Nihalani

In-app purchases

None

Spinning World

No in-app purchases

None

MapLeap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spinning World free?
Spinning World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapLeap free?
MapLeap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spinning World or MapLeap have ads?
MapLeap shows ads; Spinning World does not.
Which is updated more often, Spinning World or MapLeap?
Spinning World ships an update every 4 months, and MapLeap every 4 days. Most recently, Spinning World was updated on November 3, 2026 and MapLeap on November 9, 2026.

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