Best Imaginary Cartography Apps & Games

189+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Fill in the Lulz is the household name in imaginary cartography, but it's far from the only option. We track 189+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Imaginary Cartography Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Fill in the LulzFill in the LulzFree5.0★ (2)NoYesMay 2026
2WordMapWordMapFree2.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
3Avenza Maps: Offline MappingAvenza Maps: Offline MappingFree4.8★ (127K)NoYesAug 2026
4Game Maps IRLGame Maps IRLFree4.6★ (25K)NoYesAug 2026
5Yandex Maps & NavigatorYandex Maps & NavigatorFree4.6★ (36K)NoYesAug 2026
6StudyGe - World Geography QuizStudyGe - World Geography QuizFree4.6★ (5.1K)YesYesAug 2026
7Atlas Obscura Travel GuideAtlas Obscura Travel GuideFree4.8★ (9.6K)NoNoAug 2026
8World Map +World Map +Free4.7★ (8K)YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Imaginary Cartography

WordMap#2

WordMap by imaginary cartography

Free Word Cloud Creator
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
2.0(4 ratings)
Free
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Easily create and customize word clouds for various texts and topics. This app uses machine learning for multiple languages and offers extensive styling options. Share or export your visualizations to social media or as images.

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping#3

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping by Avenza Systems Inc.

GPS Navigation & Trail Maps
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(127K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#10in Navigation
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Navigate any terrain with offline GPS maps, even without cell service. Explore a vast Map Store for hiking, biking, and travel, or import your own custom maps. Record tracks, add notes, and identify your location precisely.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking
  • 📥 Offline maps
  • 💾 Ability to download maps

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
  • 💰 Expensive maps

More Imaginary Cartography apps to explore

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Game Maps IRL
Game Maps IRL
Game Maps IRL
Minimap for real life missions
Free

Transform everyday navigation into an adventure by viewing your location through the styles of iconic game maps. Get directions with a fresh, engaging perspective. Some features require in-app purchases.

Stylized maps inspired by game designsTurn-by-turn navigationApple CarPlay support
🗺️ Navigation
(25K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Transport, Transit, Navigation
Free

Navigate your city with detailed maps, real-time traffic, and multi-modal routing. Find businesses, get directions by car, public transport, bike, or foot, and access offline maps for over 2000 cities.

Offline maps for over 2000 citiesReal-time traffic conditionsMulti-modal routing (car, transit, bike, walk)
🗺️ Navigation
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
6
StudyGe - World Geography Quiz
StudyGe - World Geography Quiz
StudyGe - World Geography Quiz
Capitals, Flags, Countries
Free

Learn world geography through interactive quizzes and games. Explore countries, memorize capitals and flags, and compare detailed statistics. Compete with friends and other players in multiplayer matches.

Learn country locations on mapMemorize capitals and flagsDetailed country statistics
📚 Education
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Atlas Obscura Travel Guide
Atlas Obscura Travel Guide
Atlas Obscura Travel Guide
Discover hidden wonders
Free

Discover unique and hidden places around the world, contributed by a global community of explorers. Plan your trips, track your adventures, and learn the fascinating stories behind each location.

Interactive map of unique placesDetailed information and photosCommunity-contributed content
🗺️ Navigation
(9.6K)
ad-supported
8
World Map +
World Map +
World Map +
Quick Reference World Maps
Free

Access essential world maps for quick reference and navigation. Explore political, detailed, and time zone maps, with interesting facts about countries. Works online and offline, ideal for students, travelers, and curious minds.

Quick access to essential world mapsPolitical, Detailed, and Time Zones MapsEasy map switching
🔍 Reference
(8K)
ad-supported
9
MapChart App
MapChart App
MapChart App
Create Custom Maps
Free

Create custom maps by coloring them with various tools and options. Save, load, and share your creations. Offers a wide selection of map types, from world and historical maps to fantasy and video game maps.

Wide variety of map typesIntuitive map coloringCustomizable map elements
🎨 Graphics & Design
(4.7K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Maps of our World
Maps of our World
Maps of our World
The geography quiz
Free

Explore the world through interactive geography quizzes. Learn countries, capitals, and geographical features with engaging challenges and unlockable content. Designed for all skill levels, from beginners to geography experts.

Learn countries and capitalsDiscover rivers, deserts, and mountainsInteractive world maps
🎮 Games
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Earth Maps
Earth Maps
Earth Maps
Historical Imagery&Street View
Free

Explore Earth with high-definition satellite imagery and historical street views. This app offers a detailed 3D globe, allowing you to virtually travel the world and examine terrain, buildings, and roads with exceptional clarity. Discover places online without leaving your home.

High-definition 3D globeHistorical street viewLatest satellite imagery
🗺️ Navigation
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
12
A+ World Map Editor Sandbox
A+ World Map Editor Sandbox
A+ World Map Editor Sandbox
Simulate Your Own Kingdom!
Free

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.

Start with real-world mapsOffline functionalityRename countries, cities, oceans
🎮 Games
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
13
OldMapsOnline - History & Maps
OldMapsOnline - History & Maps
OldMapsOnline - History & Maps
Alte Karten und Geschichte
Free

Explore a vast collection of historical maps to visualize how the world has changed. Overlay old maps with modern views, use an interactive timeline, and access integrated historical information. Contribute to a growing community database of cartographic history.

Vast collection of historical mapsInteractive map with timelineOverlay and compare maps
📚 Education
(22)
free with in-app purchases
14
Topo Maps
Topo Maps
Topo Maps
USGS and Canadian topo maps
$19.99

Access detailed topographical maps for hiking and backcountry activities. Download maps for offline use and navigate with features like waypoints, current location tracking, and compass alignment. Search for millions of geographical features.

Offline topographical map accessUSGS and Canadian map downloadsWaypoint marking and GPX import/export
🗺️ Navigation
(128)
free
15
700 City Maps
700 City Maps
700 City Maps
by Dubbele.com
Free

Navigate any city with over 700 offline maps. Find streets, points of interest, and mark locations without an internet connection. Perfect for travelers avoiding data charges and slow online maps.

Offline map accessOver 700 city mapsStreet and location finder
✈️ Travel
(5)
free with in-app purchases
16
BatchGeo
BatchGeo
BatchGeo
by BATCHGEO LLC
Free

This app allows users to interact with their saved maps and data on their iPhone or iPad. It serves as a companion to web-based map-making tools, offering a fast and fluid interface for accessing geographic information on the go.

Interact with saved mapsAccess map dataFast and fluid interface
🗺️ Navigation
(98)
free
17
Satellite Map - Earth View
Satellite Map - Earth View
Satellite Map - Earth View
Street View and Earth Maps
Free
$39.99 | 100% OFF

Explore Earth with high-definition 3D satellite imagery and immersive street views. Discover distant lands, plan trips, or explore from home with detailed maps and an interactive globe. Access geographical information and navigate with GPS.

High-definition satellite imageryImmersive 360-degree street viewInteractive 3D maps and globe
🗺️ Navigation
(160)
freemium
18
TrueWorld Maps: Country Facts
TrueWorld Maps: Country Facts
TrueWorld Maps: Country Facts
Compare countries' real sizes
Free

Explore the true sizes of countries by dragging them across a map. Discover how map distortions affect perceived size and learn fascinating facts about each nation. Ideal for educators, students, and geography enthusiasts.

Drag and compare country sizesVisualize true country dimensionsLearn country facts
📚 Education
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Navitel Navigator
Navitel Navigator
Navitel Navigator
GPS navigation & Offline maps
Free

This app offers detailed offline maps and GPS navigation for 66 countries. It provides real-time traffic information, speed camera warnings, and advanced features like HUD display and CarPlay support. Plan routes with multiple waypoints and customize the interface for a personalized driving experience.

Offline maps for 66 countriesReal-time traffic informationSpeed camera and radar warnings
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
free with in-app purchases
20
MapFactor Navigator - GPS Maps
MapFactor Navigator - GPS Maps
MapFactor Navigator - GPS Maps
Offline navigation for all
Free

Navigate over 200 countries offline with turn-by-turn voice guidance, speed limit alerts, and camera warnings. Plan door-to-door routes for various transport modes and customize your navigation experience with favorite places and route avoidance.

Offline maps for 200+ countriesTurn-by-turn voice navigationSpeed limit and camera warnings
🗺️ Navigation
(831)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Imaginary Cartography

What are the best imaginary cartography apps & games for iPhone?
Fill in the Lulz tops our imaginary cartography apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top imaginary cartography apps & games we rank are free to download, including Fill in the Lulz and WordMap.
Fill in the Lulz has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 189+ imaginary cartography apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Fill in the Lulz is a free word game where players fill in blanks with current slang and internet memes. It features timed modes, streak badges, and leaderboards for competitive play.
The game involves completing sentences or phrases by choosing the most appropriate slang or meme word from a given set. Players can compete against the clock in timed challenges.