atlas12 vs Mapuzzle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
atlas12
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Reconstruct the contours of the world with your fingertips. atlas12 is a drawing app that tests the absolute limits of your memory and precision. Trace the silhouette of a given region freehand, and a proprietary algorithm will cross-reference it with actual map data. By analyzing deviations in shape, position, and area, your accuracy is visualized as a precise percentage. Japanese prefectures, US states, Chinese provinces, and nations worldwide. From familiar topographies to unknown borders, every map is directly linked to a global leaderboard. Compete against everyone—from close friends to unseen rivals. Achieve uncompromising precision and seize the top of the world. [Specifications] ・Intuitive Controls: A refined, quiet experience of drawing a single line on the canvas. ・Precision Scoring: Calculates deviations from the actual map based on shape, position, and area. ・Vast Map Data: Comprehensive coverage of regions across Japan, the US, China, and the globe. ・Global Ranking: Connect to the worldwide leaderboard and battle for the top rank. ・Immersive Design: A minimalist, distraction-free interface fully optimized for Dark Mode.
Mapuzzle
A geography quiz game that teaches world maps through interactive puzzles. Explore different regions and countries with progressive levels and practice modes. Discover detailed information and imagery for each location.
- Interactive map puzzles
- 10 explorable maps
- Progressive level system
- Practice mode for learning
- In-depth Travel Mode
- Star rating system
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Learn the world map through play. Mapuzzle is a geography quiz game where you tap regions, countries, and states on a map to answer. The intuitive puzzle format makes learning geography fun and natural. 10 Maps to Explore Five world regions — the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania — plus country-level maps of the United States, Japan, China, Canada, and Germany. There's always a new map to master. Progressive Level System Each map is divided into levels that gradually introduce more regions. Start small and build up your knowledge step by step. Practice Before You Play Every level includes a Practice Mode that shows you the new regions in order before the real challenge. Learn the locations first, then test yourself. Travel Mode Travel Mode lets you explore each region in depth — Wikipedia extracts, satellite imagery, and Look Around views, all from within the app. Star Ratings Earn 1–3 stars based on how much HP you have left when you clear a level. Can you get perfect stars on every map?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: atlas12 at none against Mapuzzle's 1. atlas12 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Mapuzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Mapuzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. atlas12 asks for nothing beyond the download.
atlas12 ships an update every 6 weeks, Mapuzzle every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.
| Parameter | atlas12 | Mapuzzle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Katsutoshi Hamana | POPPO STUDIO |
In-app purchases
atlas12
No in-app purchases
Mapuzzle
- Unlock All Maps & Remove Ads$3.99









