Comparison

Maps and Countries vs Globley

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

Head to head
About

Maps and Countries

Test your geography knowledge by identifying countries on world maps. Choose specific continents or the entire globe to challenge yourself. Utilize the learning mode to study maps and improve your recall.

Highlights
  • Continent-specific quizzes
  • Whole world map challenges
  • Multiple-choice country identification
  • Learn mode for map study
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Discover the maps of the world in a fun and simple way! With Maps and Countries, choose a continent — America, Europe, Africa, Asia, or Oceania — or try the Whole World! Each selection shows a country’s map, and your challenge is to select the correct country from 4 options. Tap Learn anytime to study the maps and boost your memory. Play. Learn. Master the maps! Download Maps and Countries now and see how many countries you can identify!

About

Globley

Features
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**Think you know the world map? Prove it.** Globley is a geography-obsessed daily puzzle that puts your knowledge of the world to the test. A mystery country is hiding somewhere on the globe. Your mission? Find it using as few guesses as possible. Type any country and every guess reveals its real distance from the target, along with a color clue that heats up as you get closer. Can you zero in on the answer? **HOW TO PLAY** • A mystery country is chosen at the start of every game. • Guess any country by typing its name. • See exactly how far your guess is from the target. • Follow the color clues — the deeper the red, the closer you are. • Keep guessing, zero in on the target, and find the country. **GAME MODES** **Daily Game** One mystery country. One puzzle. Everyone plays the same challenge. A new puzzle arrives every day, making Globley the perfect quick brain workout — and a great way to build a winning streak. **Practice Mode** Can't get enough? Play as much as you want with unlimited practice games. Pick a country, test your knowledge, and keep improving. **TRACK YOUR PROGRESS** • See your completed games in your personal calendar. • Build and protect your daily win streak. • Share your results with friends and challenge them to beat your score — without revealing the answer. **WHY YOU'LL LOVE GLOBLEY** • Explore a genuine **3D globe**, not a flat map. • Sharpen your knowledge of countries, borders, and continents. • Play quick rounds that fit into a coffee break, commute, or lunch break. • Enjoy a clean, distraction-free design built around the puzzle. • Perfect for geography fans, puzzle lovers, travelers, teachers, and fans of Worldle and Globle. **How quickly can you find the mystery country?** Play today's puzzle, chase your streak, and see how well you really know the world. **Globley is free to play.**

Screenshots

Maps and Countries4 screens
Globley3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Globley at none against Maps and Countries's 3. Globley also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Maps and Countries sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Globley asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maps and Countries ships an update every 5 months, Globley every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Maps and Countries versus Globley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaps and CountriesGlobley
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHassan TalebJames Cooper

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Maps and Countries

One-time3
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 10,000 Coins$7.99
None

Globley

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maps and Countries free?
Maps and Countries is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Globley free?
Globley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maps and Countries or Globley have ads?
Neither Maps and Countries nor Globley shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maps and Countries or Globley?
Maps and Countries ships an update every 5 months, and Globley every 6 days. Most recently, Maps and Countries was updated on November 3, 2026 and Globley on October 31, 2026.

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