# Flags and Capitals vs Planetary Atlas

The clearest difference is rating: Planetary Atlas at 5.0 against Flags and Capitals's 4.0. Flags and Capitals's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planetary Atlas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Flags and Capitals asks for nothing beyond the download.

Planetary Atlas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flags and Capitals has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flags and Capitals | Planetary Atlas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flags-and-capitals/id376875977/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-atlas/id6799784633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xcentric systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/334272055) | [Aaron Hughes](https://appshunter.io/developer/568735814) |

## What reviewers say

### Flags and Capitals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flags-and-capitals/id376875977)

Explore a collection of 3D flag images from around the world. Select a flag to view its capital city on a map, your distance from it, and access Wikipedia information.

**Highlights:** 3D flag images, View capital cities on map, Distance calculation, Wikipedia information access, World geography exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good and helpful app
- 👍 Informative and educational
- 👍 Great for learning flags
- 👍 Nice interface
- 👍 Fun to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App won't open/load
- 🐛 Old layout was better
- 🐛 Scrolling is too sensitive
- 🐛 Inconsistent flag accuracy

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after opening
- App won't open beyond the splash screen
- App refuses to open
- Latest version won't load on iPad
- App doesn't work at all

**Requested features**

- Add new flags (autonomous communities of Spain, provinces of Argentina, states with limited recognition)
- Add sea flags
- Add filters by continent, country, organization
- Add Northern Ireland flag
- Add Curacao flag


### Planetary Atlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetary-atlas/id6799784633)

Explore detailed 3D models of planets, moons, and asteroids. Zoom from a solar system overview down to individual craters, with all features accurately named. Measure distances and compare celestial bodies.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D planetary models, Zoomable from solar system to crater level, Accurate naming of celestial features, Measurement tools for distances, Comparison of celestial body sizes, Offline exploration of mapped worlds

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Atlas Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Atlas Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Atlas Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flags and Capitals free?

Flags and Capitals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Planetary Atlas free?

Planetary Atlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flags and Capitals or Planetary Atlas?

Planetary Atlas is rated higher. Flags and Capitals averages 4.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Planetary Atlas averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Flags and Capitals or Planetary Atlas have ads?

Neither Flags and Capitals nor Planetary Atlas shows ads.

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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.*