Comparison

Flight Countdown vs World Map

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

Head to head
About

Flight Countdown

Features
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“How much longer until we land?” See your countdown at a glance. Flight Countdown puts the time until departure or arrival right on your iPhone’s Home Screen and Lock Screen. Keep your next flight in view, check your countdown in airplane mode, and build a personal logbook of your travels—all without creating an account. From your next vacation to your regular business trips, make every flight easier to follow and worth remembering. HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Check the time until departure before your flight and the time until arrival while you’re in the air—without opening the app. Choose small or medium Home Screen widgets to fit your layout. Automatically show your next flight, or select a specific flight for each widget on iOS 17 or later. Tap a widget to open that flight’s countdown in the app. KNOW HOW MUCH TIME IS LEFT Enter your scheduled departure and arrival times to start your countdown. See how much time remains at a glance, whether you’re deciding to watch another movie, read a few more chapters, or get some rest. Spend less time checking the clock and more time enjoying the journey. WORKS IN AIRPLANE MODE Your saved flight countdowns work without an internet connection. No in-flight Wi-Fi or cellular service is needed to check the time remaining. A useful travel companion, even when you’re offline. YOUR FLIGHTS, YOUR TRAVEL STORY Keep your flight history in one place and look back on the countries you’ve visited. View your flight count, total flight time, and number of countries visited. From an annual getaway to weekly business trips, every flight adds another chapter to your personal travel logbook. SIMPLE SETUP. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED. Add your departure airport, arrival airport, and scheduled flight times. You can enter domestic or international flights with any airline. To add a widget, touch and hold your Home Screen, choose “Add Widget,” and search for “Flight Countdown.” SHARE YOUR TRAVEL PLANS Share an image of your flight details and countdown with friends and family. Let someone know your scheduled arrival time, coordinate an airport pickup, or share the excitement of your next trip. MADE FOR YOUR NEXT FLIGHT • Long-haul travelers who want to see how much time is left • Business travelers keeping multiple flights organized • Families planning vacations and airport pickups • Travelers who enjoy collecting flight memories and travel stats Add your next flight and keep the journey in view—from departure to arrival. COMPATIBILITY & NOTES • Lock Screen widgets require iOS 16 or later. • Selecting a specific flight for each widget requires iOS 17 or later. • Countdowns use the scheduled times you enter. The app does not retrieve real-time flight delays or live flight status. Terms of Use: https://app.japality.com/flightcountdown/i/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://app.japality.com/flightcountdown/i/privacy_policy/

About

World Map

Features
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Record your travel experiences around the world with a simple, beautiful world map. KEY FEATURES: ● World Map Overview See all 204 countries color-coded at a glance. Record each country with 5 levels: transit, dining, sightseeing, overnight stay, or extended stay. ● Continental Progress Track your completion rate across 6 continents — Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Oceania. Set your next travel goal. ● My Favorites Select your TOP 3 in four categories: Food, Culture, Nature, and Heritage. Plus, add a personal comment to your Overall TOP 5. ● Score Criteria View the criteria for each score level to keep your ratings fair and consistent. ● Dark Mode & 3 Light Themes Customize the look to suit your preference. ● Japanese & English Switch between languages seamlessly. ● Fully Offline No internet required. All data is stored locally on your device. ● Privacy First No personal data is collected. Ever.

Screenshots

Flight Countdown4 screens
World Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: World Map at none against Flight Countdown's 3. World Map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Flight Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. World Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Countdown ships an update fortnightly, World Map every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Flight Countdown versus World Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight CountdownWorld Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJapality LimitedKOHEI YAMASHITA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flight Countdown

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock Pro$2.991 Month
  • Unlock Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$14.99
None

World Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flight Countdown free?
Flight Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is World Map free?
World Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flight Countdown or World Map have ads?
Flight Countdown shows ads; World Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Flight Countdown or World Map?
Flight Countdown ships an update fortnightly, and World Map every 2 days. Most recently, Flight Countdown was updated on October 20, 2026 and World Map on October 16, 2026.

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