# A+ World Map Editor Sandbox vs CortexQuest

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CortexQuest at none against A+ World Map Editor Sandbox's 3. CortexQuest also leads on ads (none vs shown). A+ World Map Editor Sandbox's advantage is chart position (#32 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A+ World Map Editor Sandbox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CortexQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox ships an update weekly, CortexQuest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A+ World Map Editor Sandbox | CortexQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-world-map-editor-sandbox/id6749839822/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hsin Yee Low](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832406389) | [Kaustav Nag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838755432) |

## What reviewers say

### A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

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

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Trivia, #84 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Design, customize, and explore your own version of Earth or a fantasy world. This creative tool allows you to redraw borders, rename regions, and personalize maps with custom flags and backgrounds. Explore your creations in both 2D and 3D.

**Highlights:** Real-world map starting point, Full offline access, Rename countries, cities, oceans, Draw and edit borders, Custom flags and backgrounds, 2D and 3D exploration, Add animated stickers and 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


### CortexQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortexquest/id6752305733)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A+ World Map Editor Sandbox free?

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CortexQuest free?

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

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

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox shows ads; CortexQuest does not.

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

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox ships an update weekly, and CortexQuest every 2 weeks. Most recently, A+ World Map Editor Sandbox was updated on November 6, 2026 and CortexQuest on October 30, 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.*
