# Travlink! vs A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

The clearest difference is update cadence: A+ World Map Editor Sandbox at every 8 days against Travlink!'s every 3 months. A+ World Map Editor Sandbox also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 9) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Travlink!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Travlink! 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.

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A+ World Map Editor Sandbox has 1.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Travlink!'s written reviews are positive against 74% of A+ World Map Editor Sandbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Travlink! ships an update every 3 months, A+ World Map Editor Sandbox every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Travlink! | A+ World Map Editor Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travlink/id6505026398/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-world-map-editor-sandbox/id6749839822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#72** |
| Size | 285 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPBROKER SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640249480) | [Hsin Yee Low](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832406389) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

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

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Free · Trivia, #126 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 Travlink! free?

Travlink! 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, Travlink! or A+ World Map Editor Sandbox?

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox is rated higher. Travlink! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while A+ World Map Editor Sandbox averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

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

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

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

Travlink! ships an update every 3 months, and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox every 8 days. Most recently, Travlink! was updated on September 13, 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.*