# Tokyo Map Puzzle vs A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tokyo Map Puzzle at none against A+ World Map Editor Sandbox's 3. Tokyo Map Puzzle also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (87% vs 77%). A+ World Map Editor Sandbox's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 5). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A+ World Map Editor Sandbox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tokyo Map Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tokyo Map Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A+ World Map Editor Sandbox has 2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Tokyo Map Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 77% of A+ World Map Editor Sandbox's.

Tokyo Map Puzzle ships an update every 5 months, A+ World Map Editor Sandbox weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tokyo Map Puzzle | A+ World Map Editor Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-map-puzzle/id553382029/reviews)** | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-world-map-editor-sandbox/id6749839822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.3% of reviews** | 77.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#27** |
| Size | 8 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plus Inc. (Japan)](https://appshunter.io/developer/445792061) | [Hsin Yee Low](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832406389) |

## What reviewers say

### Tokyo Map Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-map-puzzle/id553382029)

Learn the Tokyo map through an engaging jigsaw puzzle experience. This educational game offers various modes to test your knowledge and improve your geography skills. Compete globally, collect panels, and sharpen your mind.

**Highlights:** Jigsaw puzzle map learning, Multiple game modes (training, basic, expert), Global player rankings, Collectible picture panels, Assist function for guidance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-world-map-editor-sandbox/id6749839822)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Trivia, #68 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Design and customize your own version of Earth, from redrawing borders to renaming regions. This offline sandbox allows you to create fantasy empires or simulate alternate histories with detailed control over maps, flags, and even 3D globe exploration.

**Highlights:** Start with real-world maps, Offline functionality, Rename countries, cities, oceans, Edit and redraw borders, Set custom flags and colors, 2D and 3D globe exploration, Add animated stickers and track stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PLUS Editor | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO Editor | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pretty good app
- 💡 Best world map editor ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Pro features should be free
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to capture countries or provinces on mobile
- Flags glitch out when camera is moved

**Requested features**

- Make flag map and other pro features free
- Fix the occupy option and camera glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tokyo Map Puzzle free?

Tokyo Map Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is A+ World Map Editor Sandbox free?

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tokyo Map Puzzle or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox?

Tokyo Map Puzzle is rated higher. Tokyo Map Puzzle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while A+ World Map Editor Sandbox averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Tokyo Map Puzzle or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox have ads?

Both Tokyo Map Puzzle and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tokyo Map Puzzle or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox?

Tokyo Map Puzzle ships an update every 5 months, and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox weekly. Most recently, Tokyo Map Puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox on October 27, 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.*