Comparison

Wigemo vs CleartheWorld

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

Head to head
About

Wigemo

This app helps you save, manage, and discover places. It integrates with Wikipedia to provide information and allows importing data from various sources. You can also plan routes and receive notifications when near saved locations.

Highlights
  • Save and manage favorite places
  • Wikipedia integration for place information
  • Import from GPX, KML, CSV, photos, and other apps
  • Automatic notifications for saved locations
  • Route planning and management
  • Export places to GPX, KML, or CSV
Features
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Wigemo is a Maps app with connection to Wikipedia for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Apple Watch. Save and manage your favorite places and locations, save the places you want to visit, plan your next vacation, manage the geo caches you've found or want to find, find sights and much more. Thanks to the connection to Wikipedia, you can easily read the Wikipedia article for the places. Import places from GPX, KML or CSV files, from photos, web sites, from Booking (App and Web), Google Maps, Apple Maps, Yelp... The app can automatically notify you if you approach certain saved locations, so you won't miss them. Supported Maps - Apple Maps (Standard, Satellite, Hybrid, Flyover, 3D Buildings), - OpenTopoMap (Topographical map) - Mapbox Maps via additional subscription (Streets, Outdoors, Light, Dark, Satellite, Satellite+Street). These high-quality maps are much more detailed (especially in nature, hiking trails, paths, outdoor activity etc.) - Any number of additional raster maps can be included via additional "tile server" features (with an additional one-time purchase) Search - POI search via Apple Maps - Search via Wikipedia - Search for search terms - Search for coordinates - Search for places nearby certain reference locations - Filter search results by categories Details for places - Display Web page or Wikipedia article of the place - Phone number (incl. option to call the number) - Address - Visited status - Category - Color (used for the pins on the map) - photo Manage Places - Places can be saved in lists - Move places from one list to another - Show or hide lists and their places on the Map (so you can concentrate on those places you are currently interested in) - Places can be show/hidden based on their "visited" status - There are multiple styles available for the pins on the Map (a simple disc, icon of the category, photo, different sizes) Import Places - You can import geo locations from other Apps via "share" feature, via AirDrop, from cloud service, from the photo album, the address book - Supports photos (with GPS coordinates), Web addresses, GPX, KML, and CSV files, geo coordinates - Recognized are many web sites with geo tags, embedded google maps, the booking web site, Wikipedia, Yelp etc. - Apps which can share suitable data are for example the Booking App, Apple-Maps, Web-Browser Export Places - Places can be exported as GPX, KML, or CSV file (individually, whole lists or even all lists at once) - You can share the data with other Apps ur export them to cloud services - iCloud Sync can be used to synchronize the places between multiple iOS devices - You can also sync the places between iPhone and Apple Watch Routes - A route stores a path from A to B, including additional information and notes for waypoints - Import routes from GPX/KML files - Create routes manually - Use the "directions" feature to create routes - Save and organise any number or routes - Display routes on the map Other Features - The App can send a notification if the user approaches saved places - A crosshair with geo coordinates can be shown on the Map - A scale allows to estamate distances on the map Apple Watch - The App on the Apple Watch supports the search via Wikipedia - Places can be organized in lists - Places can be shown/hidden on the map (based on lists, and visited status) - Places can be saved on the watch - The Watch App can run independently from the iPhone App. Note: The App supports even older iOS releases back to iOS 12. But the full feature set requires iOS 14 and newer. Only search features relying on Apple's map services can be limited under iOS 12 or 13, the search via Wikipedia will work under all iOS releases. e.g. filtering search results by POI category requires at least iOS 13. The search for POIs near a certain location requires iOS 14 and later. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CleartheWorld

Explore your surroundings and uncover your personal world map by physically moving. This app transforms the real world into an exploration game, clearing a "Fog of War" as you walk, hike, or drive. Track your progress in cities and countries with detailed statistics and achievements.

Highlights
  • Fog of War effect on real-world map
  • Collect and track explored cities/countries
  • 100% private and offline data storage
  • High-precision GPS tracking for various activities
  • Unlock achievements and track explored areas
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions
Features
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ClearTheWorld – Turn the real world into your personal exploration game! Ever wondered how much of your own hometown you've actually seen? With ClearTheWorld, the real world becomes your playground. The app covers the entire globe in a dense, mysterious "Fog of War"—just like in your favorite video games. Every step you take outside, whether you're taking a walk in the park, hiking in the mountains, or going on a road trip, clears the fog and uncovers your personal world map. What makes ClearTheWorld unique: The "Fog of War" Effect: Scratch off the fog on the real-world map simply by moving. Experience the highly satisfying feeling of watching unknown paths, streets, and regions light up before your eyes. Collect Cities & Countries: The app tracks exactly what percentage of a city or country you’ve explored, down to the exact decimal. Collect entire regions, boost your completion stats, and see if you can hit a true 100%! 100% Private & Zero Tracking: Your privacy comes first. There are no background servers hoarding your location data. All your routes, collected places, and game progress are stored strictly offline and locally on your own device. For Hikers & Drivers: Whether it’s a casual dog walk, an ambitious outdoor hike, or a high-speed motorcycle ride—the smart, high-precision GPS tracking ensures your paths are recorded smoothly and accurately without any jagged lines. Stats: Unlock cool achievements for your adventures, keep track of your explored square miles, and use handy features like pinning your favorite cities or renaming locations. Pay Once, Play Forever: No monthly fees, no hidden subscriptions. Get the app once and explore unlimitedly. Your world is waiting to be uncovered. Download ClearTheWorld, step outside, and start your adventure. How much of the world will you explore?

Screenshots

Wigemo4 screens
CleartheWorld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CleartheWorld at none against Wigemo's 4. CleartheWorld also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Wigemo's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads and monetization model 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

Wigemo costs $2.99 and CleartheWorld $5.99 up front. Wigemo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. CleartheWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wigemo ships an update every 6 weeks, CleartheWorld every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wigemo versus CleartheWorld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWigemoCleartheWorld
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlexander ClaussPatrick Dieter Bernhard Stalter

Customer experience

Wigemo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

CleartheWorld

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Wigemo

Subscriptions3
  • Mapbox Subscription (1 Month)$0.491 Month
  • Mapbox Subscription (6 Month)$2.496 Months
  • Mapbox Subscription (1 Year)$3.491 Year
One-time1
  • Map Tile Server Feature$1.99
None

CleartheWorld

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wigemo free?
Wigemo costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CleartheWorld free?
CleartheWorld costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wigemo or CleartheWorld have ads?
Neither Wigemo nor CleartheWorld shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wigemo or CleartheWorld?
Wigemo ships an update every 6 weeks, and CleartheWorld every 4 days. Most recently, Wigemo was updated on November 3, 2026 and CleartheWorld on November 6, 2026.

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