Comparison

PlaceHunt vs Locana

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

Head to head
About

PlaceHunt

Features
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Master the world map—offline. PlaceHunt is a fast, addictive map quiz where you aim, tap, and guess real places—then watch your geographic intuition level up. By the time you beat the levels, you’ll navigate the map with confidence and pick up tons of fascinating facts along the way. How it works • Pick a category (Capitals, Seas & Oceans, and more). • Read a short hint, pan/zoom the map, and place the crosshair. • Tap to answer, track your time, and try to beat your best. Why you’ll love it • Works offline — play anywhere, no Wi-Fi required. • Learn by doing — every level builds real map sense and memory. • Smart hints — reveal more info when you need it. • Progress & stats — best time, averages, and completion tracking. • Share your results — challenge friends with your stats. • Made for speed — smooth controls, clean UI, phone & tablet ready. Download PlaceHunt and start seeing the world map differently. Terms of Use: https://mapapps.org/termsph.html Privacy Policy: https://mapapps.org/privacy_policyph.html

About

Locana

Features
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Locana drops you into a street-level scene somewhere on Earth. Look around, read the clues, and drop a pin where you think you are. The closer your guess, the higher your score. GAME MODES - Classic: 5 rounds, one world map, up to 25,000 points. - Time Battle: a countdown every round. Answer fast AND accurately to earn a speed bonus. - Daily Riddle: a fresh 5-location challenge every day. PLAY WITH FRIENDS - Invite a friend to the exact same 5 locations and see who scores higher. - Quick Match pairs you with an online player, or a bot if nobody is waiting. - Global, country, and friends leaderboards. LOCANA PRO - Unlimited Classic games. - Play untimed, with no countdown pressure. - Premium guess pins. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email to save your progress and climb the leaderboards. How well do you really know the world? Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PlaceHunt4 screens
Locana4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Locana at every 3 weeks against PlaceHunt's every 6 weeks. PlaceHunt's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. PlaceHunt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Locana sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaceHunt ships an update every 6 weeks, Locana every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PlaceHunt versus Locana: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaceHuntLocana
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolodymyr LunkovMyktybek Omurbekov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PlaceHunt

Subscriptions3
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium$5.993 Months
  • Premium$17.991 Year
3 purchases

Locana

Subscriptions2
  • Locana Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Locana Pro (Yearly)$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Pin Pack$1.99

Questions

Is PlaceHunt free?
PlaceHunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Locana free?
Locana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlaceHunt or Locana have ads?
Both PlaceHunt and Locana show ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaceHunt or Locana?
PlaceHunt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Locana every 3 weeks. Most recently, PlaceHunt was updated on October 30, 2026 and Locana on October 24, 2026.

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