# World Factbook + vs The World Flags *

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: World Factbook + at none against The World Flags *'s 1. The World Flags *'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (78% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The World Flags * sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. World Factbook + asks for nothing beyond the download.

The World Flags * holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The World Flags * has 614 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of World Factbook +'s written reviews are positive against 78% of The World Flags *'s.

World Factbook + ships an update every 5 months, The World Flags * every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Factbook + | The World Flags * |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-factbook-plus/id365698483/reviews) | **[4.7 (614 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-world-flags/id649195431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 81 | **614** |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appventions](https://appshunter.io/developer/340827684) | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) |

## What reviewers say

### World Factbook +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-factbook-plus/id365698483)

Access comprehensive information on over 170 countries, including population, geography, government, economy, culture, and history. Features include reference maps, dynamic online maps, country flags, and side-by-side comparisons. Ideal for students, travelers, teachers, and trivia enthusiasts seeking to learn about the world.

**Highlights:** In-depth data on 170+ countries, Population, area, and geographic coordinates, Government, capital cities, and economy (GDP), Languages, culture, and history, Reference and dynamic online maps, Country flags and comparisons

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive world facts and country information
- ⚡ Quick and easy access to concise data
- 👍 User-friendly interface and clear presentation
- 🎓 Educational value for students and travelers
- 🆓 Free app with useful content

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Severely outdated information (data from 2017-2018)
- 🚫 Limited country coverage (only A-L in free version)
- 🐛 App crashes on older iOS versions
- 📱 Portrait-only orientation (not landscape)
- 💰 Aggressive upselling and upgrade prompts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on iOS 7.1.2 and older devices
- App disappears from screen upon opening
- Requires data plan or WiFi to function
- Incompatible with older iPhone models
- Countries beyond letter L not displaying

**Requested features**

- Update information to 2024/2025
- Include all countries (M-Z)
- Add landscape mode support
- More frequent regular updates
- Annual information updates


### The World Flags *

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-world-flags/id649195431)

Explore the history, design, and meaning behind national flags worldwide. Discover detailed country information including official names, capitals, geography, population, and listen to national anthems. Visualize country locations on Google Maps.

**Highlights:** Flag design, definition, and history, Country official name, capital, location, Country area and population data, Listen to national anthems, View country location on map, Full screen high-resolution flag view

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning flags
- 👍 Informative and simple
- 👍 Well-designed app
- 👍 Includes national anthems
- 👍 Shows country location on map

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect flag for Mauritania
- 🐛 Incorrect flag for Montenegro
- 🐛 Old Afghanistan flag shown
- 🐛 Missing flags (Wallis & Futuna, Sark)
- 🐛 Missing England and Scotland flags

**Reported bugs**

- Montenegro shown as Mongolia
- Old Afghanistan flag displayed
- App crashes
- Gallery images slow to load
- App fails to load

**Requested features**

- Add Sark flag
- Add Wallis & Futuna flag
- Add England flag
- Add Scotland flag
- Add country ideology section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Factbook + free?

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

### Is The World Flags * free?

The World Flags * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, World Factbook + or The World Flags *?

The World Flags * is rated higher. World Factbook + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while The World Flags * averages 4.7 from 614 ratings.

### Do World Factbook + or The World Flags * have ads?

Both World Factbook + and The World Flags * show ads.

### Which is updated more often, World Factbook + or The World Flags *?

World Factbook + ships an update every 5 months, and The World Flags * every 3 months. Most recently, World Factbook + was updated on October 29, 2026 and The World Flags * on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*