# MapGame! vs World Geography

The clearest difference is rating: MapGame! at 4.8 against World Geography's 3.5. MapGame! also leads on ratings volume (423 vs 6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). World Geography's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapGame! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. World Geography asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapGame! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGame! has 423 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MapGame! ships an update monthly, World Geography every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapGame! | World Geography |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (423 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgame/id6468603035/reviews)** | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-geography-map-quiz-game/id6757821803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **423** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Minas Giannekas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541877064) | [Halilibrahim Karabag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810176395) |

## 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


### World Geography

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-geography-map-quiz-game/id6757821803)

Test your global knowledge with an interactive map quiz. Identify countries, capitals, and regions through hands-on learning and track your progress with smart statistics. Compete with others worldwide and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Interactive map-based quizzes, Smart learning system with progress tracking, Global leaderboards for competition, Combo system for bonus points, Achievement unlocking, Detailed statistics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapGame! free?

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

### Is World Geography free?

World Geography is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MapGame! or World Geography?

MapGame! is rated higher. MapGame! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 423 ratings, while World Geography averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do MapGame! or World Geography have ads?

MapGame! shows ads; World Geography does not.

### Which is updated more often, MapGame! or World Geography?

MapGame! ships an update monthly, and World Geography every 3 months. Most recently, MapGame! was updated on November 7, 2026 and World Geography on October 31, 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.*