Comparison

World map offline vs Prefectures

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

World map offline

Features
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Discover the World with World Map Offline Explore the world with ease using World Map Offline, your ultimate map solution based on OpenStreetMap. Unlike other mapping apps, World Map Offline offers a unique feature: the ability to download only the specific regions you need, saving valuable storage space on your device. Key Features: • Customizable Map Downloads: Save space by downloading only the regions you need, whether it's a city, a state, or a specific area. • Fast and User-Friendly: Experience quick and easy navigation, perfect for everyday use. • Current Location Display: Easily find your current location on the map with granted permissions. • Complete Offline Search: Conveniently search for countries, cities, airports, or Points of Interest (POIs) entirely offline and in the language set on your device. • 3D Building View: Visualize buildings in 3D for a more immersive mapping experience. • Comprehensive Museum Database: Access detailed information on over 100,000 museums globally. • Personal POIs: Save your favorite locations, and share them with friends and family. • Customizable Settings: Tailor the app to suit your preferences. • Distance Measurement: Measure distances directly on the map. Widgets & More: • Location Widgets: Display your location information with handy widgets for quick access. World Map Offline is designed for travelers, adventurers, and anyone who needs reliable, efficient map services without the bulk. Download World Map Offline today and start exploring smarter! Terms of Use: https://mapapps.org/termsworld.html Privacy Policy: https://mapapps.org/privacyworld.html

About

Prefectures

Features
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Prefectures is a very simple app with one sole purpose — track which prefectures of Japan you've been to. That's all it does. It does it pretty well.

Screenshots

World map offline4 screens
Prefectures3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prefectures at none against World map offline's 3. Prefectures also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). World map offline's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. World map offline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Prefectures asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World map offline ships an update monthly, Prefectures daily. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
World map offline versus Prefectures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld map offlinePrefectures
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolodymyr LunkovTerran Kroft

In-app purchases

3 purchases

World map offline

Subscriptions3
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium$5.993 Months
  • Premium$17.991 Year
None

Prefectures

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is World map offline free?
World map offline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prefectures free?
Prefectures is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do World map offline or Prefectures have ads?
World map offline shows ads; Prefectures does not.
Which is updated more often, World map offline or Prefectures?
World map offline ships an update monthly, and Prefectures daily. Most recently, World map offline was updated on September 11, 2026 and Prefectures on June 7, 2026.

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