Comparison

World Map Pro Edition vs Encyclopedia by Farlex

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

Head to head
About

World Map Pro Edition

Access a collection of informative world maps for quick reference. Explore interactive and detailed maps, including political, physical, and time zone views. Ideal for students, travelers, and the curious.

Highlights
  • Interactive World Map with zoom
  • Detailed political and physical maps
  • World Time Zone Map
  • Country and capital city search
  • Offline and online map access
  • Full-screen viewing
Features
Currently charting
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Explore the World at Your Fingertips! Looking for a fast, easy, and beautiful way to access world maps? Whether you're a student, traveler, trivia lover, or just curious about the world, this app gives you instant access to a collection of informative reference world maps. What's Inside: ========== - Interactive World Map - Zoom in to see greater detail - Large Detailed Map – See countries, U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and even ocean floor contours. - Political Map – Understand global borders and countries. - Physical Map – Study landforms, elevations, and terrain. - World Time Zone Map – Track global time changes and stay in sync. Top Features: ========== - Quick search for countries and capital cities - Smooth map switching – just tap the top left corner! - Full-screen viewing in portrait or landscape - High-resolution maps – perfect for study or reference - Works offline and online (internet required for Interactive World Map) Fun Fact: Did you know that on May 4, 2018, North Korea adjusted its clocks by 30 minutes to align with South Korea? With the World Time Zone Map, you can track unique changes like this in real time! Download now and explore the world like never before.

About

Encyclopedia by Farlex

Access over 330,000 articles, 77,000 audio pronunciations, and 24,000 images from trusted sources. This app provides in-depth information on a vast range of topics, perfect for students, professionals, or the curious.

Highlights
  • 330,000+ encyclopedia articles
  • 24,000+ images
  • 77,000+ audio pronunciations
  • Unlimited bookmarks
  • Native voice search
  • Advanced search options
  • Adjustable font size
Features
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Encyclopedia by Farlex gives you free, instant access to more than 330,000 articles, over 77,000 audio pronunciations, and 24,000 images, all from the most trusted sources, including McGraw-Hill, Harper-Collins, Cambridge University Press, and more—all in one app! Whether you're a student, professional, or just curious about the world, this free encyclopedia app can help you find clear, in-depth articles on vast amount of topics right on your iPhone or iPad. Search multiple authoritative encyclopedias and specialty dictionaries for entries on: Science History Animals, plants, and the natural world Biographies of prominent figures Countries Technology Art Business Music Culture Food + much more… FEATURES: * Search 330,000+ encyclopedia articles on any topic you can think of, all from top sources you won't find anywhere else. * Learn by seeing: 24,000+ images, including vivid photos, diagrams, and illustrations. * Save unlimited bookmarks to quickly access your favorite articles. * Use native voice search to look up a word just by saying it. (With supported devices) * See search suggestions as you type and always find what you're looking for. * View your recent searches. * Perform advanced searches, including "Starts with," "Ends with," "Contains," and "Wildcard." * Adjust font size. * Listen to 70,000+ audio pronunciations for both American and British speakers. * Share your favorite articles via social networks, email, and text. (With supported devices) User-friendly, comprehensive, and authoritative: Encyclopedia by Farlex is the perfect free app for students, professionals, and anyone curious about the world. This is NOT a preview or a trial version, and there is no "locked" content. Open the app on your iPhone or iPad and immediately access all content — no subscriptions required! How do we do it? TheFreeDictionary.com - Farlex apps have been downloaded tens of millions times across multiple platforms, with top ratings after hundreds of thousands of reviews. We work with the best publishers to bring together trusted content in the most comprehensive, authoritative dictionary apps on the market. Our flagship app is The Free Dictionary (TFD), powered by TheFreeDictionary.com. Find our other apps by searching "Dictionary by Farlex" in the App Store.

Screenshots

World Map Pro Edition4 screens
Encyclopedia by Farlex4 screens

Verdict

The call

World Map Pro Edition and Encyclopedia by Farlex both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Encyclopedia by Farlex's written reviews are positive against 37% of World Map Pro Edition's. Encyclopedia by Farlex also leads on price (Free vs $1.99). World Map Pro Edition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, 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

Encyclopedia by Farlex is free to download; World Map Pro Edition costs $1.99 up front. Encyclopedia by Farlex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. World Map Pro Edition asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for World Map Pro Edition against 4.6 for Encyclopedia by Farlex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Map Pro Edition has 3K ratings behind it against 401, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of World Map Pro Edition's written reviews are positive against 87% of Encyclopedia by Farlex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World Map Pro Edition ships an update every 5 months, Encyclopedia by Farlex every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
World Map Pro Edition versus Encyclopedia by Farlex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld Map Pro EditionEncyclopedia by Farlex
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3K ratings) — better4.6 (401 ratings)
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better401
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppventionsFarlex, Inc.

Customer experience

World Map Pro Edition

All ratings3,011 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive37.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative49.9%

Encyclopedia by Farlex

All ratings401 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.9%

User reviews

World Map Pro Edition

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Great reference app
  • 👍 Useful for quick location lookup
  • 🌍 Provides basic world map information

Room to improve

  • 🗺️ Lacks detailed maps and information
  • 🔍 Search function not reliable
  • 🔧 Interactive map feature not working
  • 💰 Paid version offers little improvement over free

Encyclopedia by Farlex

From 401 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 📚 Comprehensive knowledge base
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient search
  • 💰 Free or affordable access
  • 📖 Succinct articles for quick learning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Internet connectivity issues
  • 📤 Opens search results in browser instead of app
  • 📺 Too many advertisements
  • ♿ Poor accessibility for vision-impaired users
  • 📚 Limited article coverage for some terms

Bugs and requests

World Map Pro Edition

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Interactive map not loading
  • App crashing or freezing when using search

Requested features

3 requests
  • More detailed maps with additional cities, roads, and geographical features
  • Ability to customize and save preferred map views
  • Improved search functionality to easily find locations

Encyclopedia by Farlex

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App displays 'No internet available' error despite active connection
  • VoiceOver accessibility not functioning properly
  • Search results not loading within app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Browse by topics or categories
  • Table of contents for related subjects
  • Delete search history option
  • Retractable menu bar for smaller screens
  • Flip through pages functionality
Show 1 more
  • More comprehensive article coverage

In-app purchases

None

World Map Pro Edition

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Encyclopedia by Farlex

One-time1
  • Ad-free upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is World Map Pro Edition free?
World Map Pro Edition costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Encyclopedia by Farlex free?
Encyclopedia by Farlex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, World Map Pro Edition or Encyclopedia by Farlex?
World Map Pro Edition is rated higher. World Map Pro Edition averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Encyclopedia by Farlex averages 4.6 from 401 ratings.
Do World Map Pro Edition or Encyclopedia by Farlex have ads?
Encyclopedia by Farlex shows ads; World Map Pro Edition does not.
Which is updated more often, World Map Pro Edition or Encyclopedia by Farlex?
World Map Pro Edition ships an update every 5 months, and Encyclopedia by Farlex every 17 months. Most recently, World Map Pro Edition was updated on October 20, 2026 and Encyclopedia by Farlex on October 17, 2026.

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