The World Hd App Reviews

Contrary to what’s advertised, it’s not kept up to date. Information is 5 yrs. old!

I don’t like

There is no indication of states, provinces, or prefectures. It is no better than a high resolution scan of a paper map.

With the demise of the National Geographic World Atlas, this seems to be the best available. The world map is actually quite decent. Unfortunately if you want to look at regional maps, you are restricted to looking at one country at a time, without a way to relate it to the detail maps of other countries, and often presented in a way where part of the country of interest is cut off and can’t be seen in any way. The country maps are tolerable but not great, and to make things worth, much of the screen is wasted with generic information from the CIA Fact Book. When I’m looking for a map, every pixel not dedicated to the map is a pixel wasted! :( I have no objection to the CIA info being put in the app, but the app would be VASTLY improved if the public record CIA stuff was removed and the system for viewing the country maps (and the amount of detail in them) is improved.

I was looking for a replacement for another world atlas app I’ve been using. It had become dumbed down over the past year or so and I found this. It works well. Easy to quickly find countries and to get more detail about them with a tap on the screen. Maps are displayed very clearly when you zoom in. Happy to have found this app. Hope it’s updated often to reflect global changes. The link to Wikipedia works well too.

This atlas is suiteable for under-achieving grade-schoolers. Its lack of detail is epic. It is, however, colorful if that's what you are looking for in an atlas; otherwise, its $3.99 price is grand theft. Look elsewhere.

I have been using this atlas for a couple years of college. It's good and I have no problems with the speed or details like some other reviewers. You really can't compare it to other atlases for the iPad since NONE of them have vector maps. These are in a class by themselves. If you are a geographer, you know what I mean. If you are looking for a good atlas, this one will not disappoint.

I've read some reviews that pan the maps. I love the maps. They are simple, clear, attractive, and highlight the important. They don't zoom in for more detail. I use other apps that zoom well, but sometimes I just want the big picture, and the CIA database overview. Look at the screenshots; decide if that's a level of detail you like.

Waste of money. I needed an atlas with a much higher degree of detail. This is for little kids. No detail at all with the slightest zooming in. Repeat don't waste your money, I want mine back!!! I bet the 5 star ratings were written by the App makers!!!

Clean, simple, informative.

I'm kicking myself for being such a sucker as to buy this app. NO DETAIL!

It is the best map I download

Wish I could return to the time I click this app's price icon. Getting incredibly even slower after the each updates, on the 3rd gen iPad. the font doesn't look clear and neat. No way for recommendation unless fix'em.

Awesome!!! Great app!!!

I've used this app for several years as a reference while reading the newspaper and books. It is excellent and always accurate. Henry

Works like I wanted, just like an Alta's! Nice having the info bar.

This app is VERY easy to use with lots of information. Well worth the money.

An easy to use and informative app.Enjoy using it.

Been using this app for years. All good current information; I don't know what the complaints are about. Sure, more details are available, but for a quick update, this app is best.

Perfect app and complements my other geographic apps perfectly. Beautiful job!!! Exactly what I wanted and needed in a map and geographic information!! Runs so smoothly!!! I LOVE this app. I don't have room for many of my apps, but no matter how little space I have, I will not give up this app. I am learning a ton, and the maps are GORGEOUS!!!!

I am 70 years old, thank you fellow- reviewer, and have several degrees and I LOVE THIS!

Love the details even in offline mode and has lots of interesting information about countries. Keep up the good work and make it even better perhaps.

Please put in downloadable detailed maps for use offline.

Maps look good on 3rd generation ipad but refresh rate is poor.

This is a good set of maps for learning geography & great for following along while watching international news. Don't give them a bad rating. If you want details, just click in the nation. If you want street details, then buy a garmin or city/state map.

Excellent app. Has atlas information without needing to be online. Could be improved by having links to move from one country map to the next without needing to redraw the map of the world.

As good as the printed atlas sitting on my bookshelf, at far less cost and much more convenient. No, it's not Google Earth, but it's all on my iPad.

Cartoonish, poorly rendered maps, slow, lacks detail. Atlas information is minimal. 99 cents would be overpriced.

I have purchased more than 20 ATLAS / MAPS Applications. This is maybe .... the best !

This app is not what I had hoped. It is limited by static maps that cannot be explored beyond the first click. The info contained in the sidebar is good but I feel it is a bit dated and not as current as it should be. To be fair the other world atlas apps available in the apps store are not that much more satisfying. Beyond this I cannot give it better than 3 stars.

Best atlas in store. Excellent map that's nicely colored. Very up to date - got South Sudan, and Libya has updated background and flag. intuitive controls, with a single tap on the map to bring the country up close. And it supports retina on the new iPad! The only minor issue is that it takes time for it to draw high res map.

I have a U.N. World Atlas and this is a lot better. The store bought one is about half the size of my bed. This is far more convenient. It works offline as well, and yes, this is not Google Earth, but this gives a basic layout of the world. Well worth the money.

Not crazy about this app, it only allows you to zoom into a country at a higher level and cannot zoom down to a detailed streets and roads level. Also does not allow you to put markers or pins down to mark locations....National Geographic app will do both.

For a general overview this app is fine. My complaint is that it lacks the detail that would make it worthwhile. Save your money you can do better with Google

Easy to use and very complete. I love World maps, and I enjoy reading the detailed information it provides on every aspect of a country. This App does just that: Clear, concise and factual. Good job!

Been using it for over a year now. One of my most-used apps as a frequent traveller.

Extraordinary app for geography lovers. Great updated atlas key information. Can be used anywhere since it does not require online connection.

Excellent vector map w a fine level of detail when zooming in. Need explanation of what the colors signify in terms of topography. A Legend would be helpful. Otherwise very pleased w app.

My favorite application on my iPad. Use it often.

This is the worst world map I've ever seen. The wall maps in 5th grade geography had more detail! I expected to be able to zoom in to the level of a local road map. I am running this on a third generation iPad with iOS6. I paid money for what should have been a free app. I am deleting this at once!

Very very handy. No need for an external connection or anything. I would like to see a "pro" version with more map detail, and have it still not require an Internet connection, but this one is very nice.

This app helps me determine where I will go next!!!

This is my go to app when I need geographic information as well as the many others details available from the CIA Factbook. Great reference that I use often.

I love this app & I use it quite often. When I am reading about a region I like to go and take a closer look at it. This works perfect for that. It gives so much good information about each area too. I have & continue to recommend this to other users.

Great app! Sure it is slow to process at times, but the maps are very readable and anyways- who is in a hurry to read a world map?

This is great app to know where you are and where you are going. I am pilot flying around the world and wondering about what countries I am going all the time. This is the app for that.

Of all the iterations of the CIA World Factbook I like this one the best. Maps and layout look good on the iPad. Update 12 Jun 12.......still one of my favorite iPad apps. Yes, maps are high resolution and render a little slow on the new iPad, that's a lot of pixels. Of course there's not enough map detail to go driving...that's not what it's for. It's perfect for the presentation of basic maps and CIA World Factbook data. 6 stars if I could. Update Oct 14......still love it. Hope it continues to be updated.....

If you are looking for maps to follow the world news, this works great.

This app is a nice alternative to the CIA World Fact Book. It has much of the same info and delivers it in a highly comprehensible, easy to navigate interface. Still has room for improvement and the developers seem dedicated to enhancing their app whenever possible. I've been using the app for a few weeks now and I'm still exploring much of its content.

No detail. Few functions. Waste of money! Completely useless for the purpose I had in mind.