# A+ World Map Editor Sandbox vs MA 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: A+ World Map Editor Sandbox at 78% against MA 3's 52%. A+ World Map Editor Sandbox also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). MA 3's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A+ World Map Editor Sandbox sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MA 3 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 662 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of A+ World Map Editor Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 52% of MA 3's.

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox ships an update weekly, MA 3 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | A+ World Map Editor Sandbox | MA 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-world-map-editor-sandbox/id6749839822/reviews)** | [4.3 (662 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ma-3-president-simulator/id6754779921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 662 |
| Positive reviews | **77.7% of reviews** | 51.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #206 |
| Size | 71 MB | 755 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.8** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hsin Yee Low](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832406389) | [OXIWYLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173670374) |

## What reviewers say

### A+ World Map Editor Sandbox

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Trivia, #55 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


### MA 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ma-3-president-simulator/id6754779921)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead a nation in this real-time strategy game. Manage your country's economy, military, and diplomacy to achieve victory through conquest, religion, or ideology. Build your civilization and write new history.

**Highlights:** Economic management, Military development, Diplomatic relations, Country building, Turn-based battles, Nuclear program, Global trade

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium account | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Crystal subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium account | $3.99 | per month |
| Quick Army Restoration | $0.99 | one-time |
| +500 000 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nuclear program | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Program | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easy start for any state | $4.99 | one-time |
| Presidential set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Madness | $9.99 | one-time |
| Invincible Army | $9.99 | one-time |


## 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 MA 3 free?

MA 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A+ World Map Editor Sandbox or MA 3?

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox is rated higher. A+ World Map Editor Sandbox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while MA 3 averages 4.3 from 662 ratings.

### Do A+ World Map Editor Sandbox or MA 3 have ads?

Both A+ World Map Editor Sandbox and MA 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, A+ World Map Editor Sandbox or MA 3?

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox ships an update weekly, and MA 3 every 2 weeks. Most recently, A+ World Map Editor Sandbox was updated on October 30, 2026 and MA 3 on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, A+ World Map Editor Sandbox or MA 3?

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and MA 3 at #206. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*