# MapGame! vs WhereWas

The clearest difference is ads: WhereWas at none against MapGame!'s shown. WhereWas also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). MapGame!'s advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapGame! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WhereWas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WhereWas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGame! has 418 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of MapGame!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of WhereWas's.

MapGame! ships an update monthly, WhereWas weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapGame! | WhereWas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgame/id6468603035/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wherewas-camera-roll-game/id6749086250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minas Giannekas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541877064) | [AppClub, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812761144) |

## 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


### WhereWas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wherewas-camera-roll-game/id6749086250)

A daily game where you guess the location of photos from your camera roll. Earn lives and rounds by guessing correctly, and collect your wins on a personal globe. Offers optional in-app purchases for more gameplay.

**Highlights:** Guess photo locations from camera roll, Daily one-life gameplay, Three rounds per day, Map-based guessing, Collect wins on a personal globe, Optional in-app purchases for more gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapGame! free?

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

### Is WhereWas free?

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

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

WhereWas is rated higher. MapGame! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while WhereWas averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MapGame! or WhereWas have ads?

MapGame! shows ads; WhereWas does not.

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

MapGame! ships an update monthly, and WhereWas weekly. Most recently, MapGame! was updated on September 28, 2026 and WhereWas on August 22, 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.*