PixelPlenum vs Mapzap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PixelPlenum
Explore the world through interactive geography quizzes on a realistic 3D globe. Learn about countries, cities, distances, and landmarks with various game modes and offline access. Perfect for students, travelers, and trivia enthusiasts.
- Realistic 3D globe with day/night cycles
- Multiple geography quiz modes
- Offline play with all data included
- Supports 8 languages
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Zen mode for relaxed learning
- Progress tracking and high scores
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Spin a real 3D Earth and find out how well you know our planet. Drop pins, tap countries, read the night lights โ every round turns geography into a game and teaches you something new. 9 GAME MODES โข City Distance โ place a pin where you think a city is. The closer, the more points (free) โข Find Countries โ tap the right country on the globe โข Match the Outline โ recognize a country by its shape and place it โข Multiple Choice โ which of the four highlighted countries is it? โข Capitals โ name the capital of the highlighted country โข Rivers & Nature โ locate rivers, mountains, deserts and lakes โข Night Lights โ identify cities by their glow from space โข Landmarks โ find famous buildings and sights โข Flags โ match flags and countries DAILY CHALLENGE Ten mixed questions, the same for everyone each day. Compare your score on the Game Center leaderboard and keep your streak alive. A GLOBE THAT FEELS REAL โข Satellite, terrain and NASA night-light maps โข The camera always frames your guess and the answer โข Fact cards with photos for more than 1,500 places, countries and landmarks โข City, landmark and nature names in your language PLAY YOUR WAY โข Three difficulty levels โ Easy features world-famous cities โข Zen mode without timers โข Speed and streak bonuses for quick, correct answers โข Medals, 13 badges and stats with your progress per continent โข Share your results with friends MADE WITH CARE โข No ads, no account, no tracking โข Works completely offline โข Haptic feedback, calm music and sounds โ each can be switched off โข 8 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and Chinese (Traditional) โข Designed for iPhone and iPad FAIR PRICING Start free with City Distance. Unlock all modes, the Daily Challenge and every difficulty level with a single one-time purchase โ no subscription. Region packs for Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the UK, Greece and the USA are optional extras for the full version. Download now and explore the world one tap at a time.
Mapzap
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Read a clue. Drop your pin. See how close you got. MapZap is a cozy geography guessing game: one clue per round, a world map to tap, and a satisfying "how close was I?" moment every time. No timers you can't beat, no penalty for guessing big first, just a good excuse to learn where things actually are. WAYS TO PLAY - Daily Challenge: the same five rounds as everyone else, every day. Keep your streak alive and see how you stack up on today's leaderboard. - World Campaign: 100 levels across 10 themed chapters, from world-famous landmarks to lost civilizations. Earn stars, unlock the next stop, and pick up exclusive rewards along the way. - Live Duels: get matched live against a real opponent, or challenge a friend directly. Whoever reads the clue and drops the more precise pin wins the round. Elo-ranked. - Local Play: pass the device around with up to 8 players, solo included. No account or internet needed. - Blitz: fast rounds, rising pressure, one best time to chase on the Blitz leaderboard. COLLECT & CUSTOMIZE Unlock pin colors, outfits, and finishes for your character as you play. Chests are always earned, never sold: there's nothing to gamble for, just a sticker album and a collection to complete. BUILT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY No account needed to start: your progress saves automatically. Want it to follow you to a new device? Link an Apple or Google sign-in anytime from Settings. Game Center leaderboards are supported on iPhone and iPad. MapZap is free to play. Go Pro to remove ads and unlock more of the world. MAPZAP PRO MapZap Pro is an optional subscription, available as Monthly, Yearly (with a free trial), or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Pro includes: - The full 10-chapter World Campaign and every Theme World - 4x coins on everything you earn - No ads Coin packs are also available separately for players who'd rather buy their way to a specific look. They're entirely optional and never required to play, compete, or open a chest. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the price of the plan you selected. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://mapzapapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://mapzapapp.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PixelPlenum at none against Mapzap's shown. Mapzap's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. PixelPlenum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mapzap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PixelPlenum ships an update every 2 weeks, Mapzap every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PixelPlenum | Mapzap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 195 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Stefan Hergert | Lukas Ehlers |
In-app purchases
PixelPlenum
- Full Version$2.99
Mapzap
- MapZap Pro Monthly$6.901 Month
- MapZap Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Coin Bag$3.49
- Coin Chest$11.49
- Coin Mountain$28.90
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- MapZap Pro Forever$92.00









