# MapGame! vs A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

The clearest difference is update cadence: A+ World Map Editor Sandbox at every 8 days against MapGame!'s monthly. A+ World Map Editor Sandbox also leads on chart position (#57 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 418). MapGame!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). 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 A+ World Map Editor Sandbox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapGame! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 418 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of MapGame!'s written reviews are positive against 74% of A+ World Map Editor Sandbox's.

MapGame! ships an update monthly, A+ World Map Editor Sandbox every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapGame! | A+ World Map Editor Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgame/id6468603035/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-world-map-editor-sandbox/id6749839822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 418 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#57** |
| Size | 40 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minas Giannekas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541877064) | [Hsin Yee Low](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832406389) |

## 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


### A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

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

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Trivia, #149 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 MapGame! free?

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

### 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, MapGame! or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox?

MapGame! is rated higher. MapGame! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while A+ World Map Editor Sandbox averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do MapGame! or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox have ads?

Both MapGame! and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapGame! or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox?

MapGame! ships an update monthly, and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox every 8 days. Most recently, MapGame! was updated on September 19, 2026 and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox on September 24, 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.*