Start with the big picture.
Spin and zoom the globe. Travel from continents into countries and subdivisions, discovering capitals, cities, rivers and mountain ranges along the way.
For curious kids. And their curious grown-ups.
A little play.
A world to discover.
Make geography something they can get their hands on. Spin the globe, fit real places together and turn “where’s that?” into “I know!”
Available now on iPhone, iPad & Android
Free activities to start. More with MapSnap World.
Real app screen · Globe Explorer on iPad
Offline gameplayNo adverts in the appNo MapSnap accountFor families & curious minds
More than remembering names
See it. Build it. Know it.
A world of discovery for 9–12-year-olds, with room for younger learners and harder challenges for adults.
Make the map click.
Move real geographic shapes into place. Join matching borders, build connected groups and see how neighbouring places fit together.
Find out what stuck.
Try flags, capitals and geography questions in Quiz, or race the clock in Speed. Quiz supports one- and two-player rounds.
A closer look
Small films. Big discoveries.
Swipe through real gameplay. Pick a film and press play.
34 seconds · Globe Explorer
From globe to game
Spin the world, explore the USA and watch states snap into place.
What this video shows
The film moves from the interactive globe into the USA, then shows West Coast state pieces joining the map. Sound is not needed to follow the demonstration.
20 seconds · Explorer & Quiz
Build it. Then test it.
Build a part of Europe, then try a flag and a capital question.
What this video shows
An excerpt of Europe Explorer shows pieces being placed. Junior Quiz follows with a Netherlands flag question and an Italy capital question. This is a two-question preview. Sound is not needed to follow the demonstration.
20 seconds · Countries, cities & physical
UK geography, three ways
Connect the four UK countries, place cities and explore rivers and mountains.
What this video shows
iPhone gameplay shows the four UK countries, English city locations, then selected UK rivers and mountains. Sound is not needed to follow the demonstration.
18 seconds · USA Pathfinder
48 states. How far can you get?
A challenge for grown-ups and confident young geographers.
What this video shows
An accelerated demonstration assembles the 48 contiguous US states without the landing outlines used in easier modes. Alaska and Hawaii are not part of this board. Sound is not needed to follow the demonstration.
For parents
Follow their curiosity.
A place on the news. A flag on a football shirt. The country where a grandparent lives. Give those everyday questions somewhere to go.
Explore together, build a map, then swap the device for a quiz round. Start with guidance and let the challenge grow with their confidence.
Learning through play, one place at a time.
Find their level. Or yours.
From first snaps to “one more go”.
Explorer
Directional cues and landing guides help learners find their way. A friendly place to begin.
Adventurer
Keep the landing guides, lose the directional arrows. A little more independence with every piece.
Pathfinder
Take away the guidance where the map supports it. Use shapes and neighbours to build your way across the board.
Guidance varies by activity and map. Quiz offers Junior and Senior questions.
Where will you start?
A world of maps to come back to.
From a continent to a ceremonial county: discover the map packs and activities across MapSnap. Some are included free; more are unlocked with MapSnap World.
World
Build the continents and explore the oceans.
Europe
Country puzzles, Speed and geography quizzes.
Africa
Country puzzles, Speed and geography quizzes.
Asia
Country puzzles, Speed and geography quizzes.
South America
Country puzzles, Speed and geography quizzes.
Oceania
Country puzzles, Speed and geography quizzes.
North America
Country puzzles, Speed and geography quizzes.
USA
State puzzles, Speed and Quiz. Pathfinder covers the 48 contiguous states.
Canada
Provinces and territories, Speed and Quiz.
United Kingdom
Four countries and capitals, quizzes and physical geography.
England
County puzzles, plus an activity for locating cities.
Globe exploration and puzzle boards have different coverage. Activities, levels and included pieces vary by pack; not every place shown on the globe has its own puzzle.
Inside the app
Take a look around.
Swipe or use the arrows to explore real app screens.
Bring it into the classroom
For the “where?”
and the “why?”
Practical ideas for UK and US teachers: explore together, build a map in pairs and finish with a question worth discussing.
Good to know
Questions from grown-ups.
Is it right for my child?
MapSnap is designed for children and families. For 9–12-year-olds, start with Explorer and Junior Quiz, then adjust to their confidence. Younger children can explore with a grown-up; adults can tackle the harder puzzles too.
What is free, and what is MapSnap World?
A free selection of activities lets you try the app. MapSnap World permanently unlocks additional activities with a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Your local App Store or Google Play shows the price before purchase.
Does the app work offline?
Gameplay works offline. Purchases and restores need an internet connection. Progress and preferences are stored on the device; see our privacy information for purchase verification and device services.
Are there adverts, accounts or tracking?
The MapSnap app has no advertising, MapSnap accounts, gameplay analytics, tracking or social features. Purchases and external links are behind a parental gate. Website measurement and contact enquiries are described separately in our privacy policy.
Can I play on Android?
Yes. MapSnap is available now on Google Play, as well as the App Store for iPhone and iPad.