Comparison

Plata vs Countries & World

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

Head to head
About

Plata

Discover detailed information about any location in the United States. This app uses your current or searched location to access government APIs and other sources, presenting data on population, local teams, election results, and more in a unified view.

Highlights
  • US place data display
  • Population statistics
  • Local sports teams
  • Election results
  • Current and searched locations
  • Government API integration
Features
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Plata displays Place Data for anywhere in the United States. From population statistics to local sports teams, Plata provides you with a plethora of information about all sorts of places. Based on either your current location (or a location that you search for), Plata determines the latitude and longitude then uses those coordinates and location information to query a variety of government APIs and other sources of interesting data. Everything you see in Plata is available elsewhere, but Plata combines everything in clean view. Ideas for using Plata: - Did you hear a city or place in the news? - Are you thinking of traveling or moving? - Did someone mention their home town? - Are you on a road trip and wondering, "What would it be like to live here?" - Are you curious about how a place voted in recent elections?

About

Countries & World

Features
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Countries is your all-in-one destination for exploring detailed and accurate information about every country in the world. Powered by two powerful APIs - REST Countries and API Countries - this app provides fast, reliable, and visually organized data in a simple and intuitive interface. Whether you’re a student researching geography, a traveler planning your next destination, or someone simply curious about the world, Countries is the perfect tool to explore countries and their unique characteristics. Countries App – Features Overview Search - All countries, Quickly find countries by name. Regional Filters - Filter by region or subregion Dark Mode - Supports dark theme for comfortable viewing Responsive Design - Works on phones, tablets, and desktops Fast Loading - Optimized for smooth and quick performance Sharing - Copy and share country information easily Internet Domain - Shows the country’s domain abbreviation (e.g., .uz) and countries iso code. Phone Code - Phone area codes lookup. Displays the country’s dialing code Borders - Know which countries share borders Capital - View the country’s capital city Flag & Emblem - See the national flag and coat of arms. all country flags and every country flag. Currency - Check the official currency and symbol Time - Local time of the country Population - Total number of people in the country Coordinates - Geographical coordinates (latitude/longitude) ISO / Code - ISO 3166 country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric) Language - Official languages spoken Money - Currency name and code Time Zones - Country's time zones Google Maps - View the country’s location on Google Maps OpenStreetMap - View the country on OpenStreetMap Wikipedia - Read more about the country on Wikipedia Population Density - See the country’s population density (people per km²) The Countries app is designed for anyone who wants quick, clear, and comprehensive access to global country data. Thanks to its wide range of features - including capital cities, currencies, maps, population density, time zones, borders, and more - it is useful for: Students & Teachers Perfect for learning geography, international studies, and global demographics Easily accessible information for classroom presentations and research Interactive and visual features like flags, maps, and statistics help reinforce learning Travelers & Digital Nomads Quickly find country codes, phone codes, time zones, and currency details Check borders, local time, and map locations before planning a trip Access important data like Google Maps and OpenStreetMap links on the go Content Creators & Bloggers Instantly retrieve accurate country data for articles, videos, or social media Embed facts, maps, and references like Wikipedia links to enrich your content Save time with ready-to-use, centralized information

Screenshots

Plata4 screens
Countries & World4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countries & World at every 11 days against Plata's every 4 months. Countries & World also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Plata ships an update every 4 months, Countries & World every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plata versus Countries & World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlataCountries & World
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason RonbeckAzamjon Anvarov

In-app purchases

None

Plata

No in-app purchases

None

Countries & World

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plata free?
Plata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countries & World free?
Countries & World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plata or Countries & World have ads?
Neither Plata nor Countries & World shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plata or Countries & World?
Plata ships an update every 4 months, and Countries & World every 11 days. Most recently, Plata was updated on June 5, 2026 and Countries & World on September 11, 2026.

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