# MapGame! vs Travlink!

The clearest difference is rating: MapGame! at 4.8 against Travlink!'s 4.3. MapGame! also leads on ratings volume (418 vs 9) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Travlink!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapGame! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Travlink! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapGame! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGame! has 418 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 78% and 78% positive.

MapGame! ships an update monthly, Travlink! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapGame! | Travlink! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgame/id6468603035/reviews)** | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travlink/id6505026398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Minas Giannekas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541877064) | [APPBROKER SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640249480) |

## What reviewers say

### MapGame!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgame/id6468603035)

A daily geography challenge where you guess a hidden country on a map. Features multiple game modes, helpful hints, and global leaderboards. Track your progress with detailed statistics and compete with friends worldwide.

**Highlights:** Daily hidden country challenge, Ranked global leaderboards, Unlimited practice mode, Country-specific hints, Detailed performance statistics, Compete with friends

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Helps improve geography knowledge
- 🌍 Covers a wide range of countries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect or misleading clues
- 🔍 Difficulty accurately clicking small countries
- 🔋 Device overheating and battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial screen gets stuck with no exit option
- Scores not properly recorded on leaderboards

**Requested features**

- Add more languages (e.g., Portuguese, Russian)
- Update country data and population information
- Improve leaderboard functionality and tracking


### Travlink!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travlink/id6505026398)

A geographical puzzle game where you find the shortest route between two countries by naming intermediate nations. It incorporates unique rules for connections, including bridges and tunnels, while excluding certain territories and direct routes. The game also addresses disputed territories and treats regions like French Guiana as distinct entities.

**Highlights:** Find shortest country routes, Name intermediate countries, Incorporate bridges and tunnels, Handle exclaves and remote territories, Address disputed territories, Treat regions as separate entities

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Travlink Pro! | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapGame! free?

MapGame! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Travlink! free?

Travlink! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MapGame! or Travlink!?

MapGame! is rated higher. MapGame! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Travlink! averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do MapGame! or Travlink! have ads?

Both MapGame! and Travlink! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapGame! or Travlink!?

MapGame! ships an update monthly, and Travlink! every 3 months. Most recently, MapGame! was updated on September 19, 2026 and Travlink! on September 13, 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.*