# World Map + vs Catholic Encyclopedia Offline

The clearest difference is price: World Map + at Free against Catholic Encyclopedia Offline's $1.99. World Map + also leads on ratings volume (8K vs 140). Catholic Encyclopedia Offline's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 48%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

World Map + is free to download; Catholic Encyclopedia Offline costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for World Map + against 4.6 for Catholic Encyclopedia Offline. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Map + has 8K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of World Map +'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Catholic Encyclopedia Offline's.

World Map + ships an update every 5 months, Catholic Encyclopedia Offline every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Map + | Catholic Encyclopedia Offline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-map-plus/id351607451/reviews)** | [4.6 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-encyclopedia-offline/id553786238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 140 |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 60 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appventions](https://appshunter.io/developer/340827684) | [Martin Vcelak](https://appshunter.io/developer/407576879) |

## What reviewers say

### World Map +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-map-plus/id351607451)

Access essential world maps for quick reference and navigation. Explore political, detailed, and time zone maps, with interesting facts about countries. Works online and offline, ideal for students, travelers, and curious minds.

**Highlights:** Quick access to essential world maps, Political, Detailed, and Time Zones Maps, Easy map switching, Offline and online functionality, Fascinating world facts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Quick reference for travel
- 🌍 Excellent world map resource
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎓 Helpful for learning geography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Lacks detailed maps and zooming capabilities
- 🐛 Interactive map not functioning properly
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map information
- 💰 Paid version not worth the upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Interactive map not loading
- Incorrect country/city names or locations
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed maps with country/state boundaries
- Improve interactive map functionality
- Keep map data up-to-date with latest changes
- Offer better value in paid version


### Catholic Encyclopedia Offline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-encyclopedia-offline/id553786238)

Access the complete 1914 Catholic Encyclopedia offline on your iPhone or iPad. Explore over 11,500 articles and images with an intuitive interface, powerful search, and easy sharing options. A comprehensive resource for Catholic history, teaching, and information.

**Highlights:** Offline access, Enhanced search, Share articles, Bookmark favorites, Adjust font size and color, Cross-referenced articles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to read print
- 👍 Reliable and thorough
- 👍 Great resource of info
- 👍 Scholarly approach to Catholic belief
- 👍 Necessary reference

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 No longer works
- 🐛 Cannot pull up any information
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 No support

**Reported bugs**

- App is not working
- App no longer works
- Cannot pull up any information
- Crashes frequently
- Web help form not Safari friendly

**Requested features**

- Audio feature
- Option to omit hyperlinks
- Advanced features inquiry
- Catholic dictionary app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Map + free?

World Map + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Catholic Encyclopedia Offline free?

Catholic Encyclopedia Offline costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, World Map + or Catholic Encyclopedia Offline?

World Map + is rated higher. World Map + averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Catholic Encyclopedia Offline averages 4.6 from 140 ratings.

### Do World Map + or Catholic Encyclopedia Offline have ads?

World Map + shows ads; Catholic Encyclopedia Offline does not.

### Which is updated more often, World Map + or Catholic Encyclopedia Offline?

World Map + ships an update every 5 months, and Catholic Encyclopedia Offline every 6 months. Most recently, World Map + was updated on October 17, 2026 and Catholic Encyclopedia Offline on October 15, 2026.

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