Reviews of Native Land

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Total ratings

4.34 (Rating count: 330)

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Review summary

Users praise Native Land for teaching about historic Indigenous lands with well-researched data and an accessible, educational focus. However, recurring complaints center on stability and compatibility (apps not opening; device/platform limitations) and incomplete content coverage (gaps in regions, tribes, and languages). Overall, it’s valued as an important, learning-focused resource that would benefit from improvements in reliability and breadth of data.

Pros

Offers extensive, educational data on historic tribal lands and Indigenous peoples, helping users learn who lived where.
Reported as well researched and documented, providing unique insights that deepen understanding of land histories.
Generally easy to navigate and informative, with many users noting its usefulness for learning and travel context.
Promotes awareness of stolen land and supports conversations about decolonization and Indigenous histories.
Appreciated for ongoing development and updates by users who want more data in the future.

Cons

Frequent stability issues: the app often fails to open or run on several devices.
Significant content gaps: limited coverage of regions, languages, and tribes; perceived Eurocentrism.
Not all platforms or older devices are supported, with reports of compatibility problems on Android and Windows.
The interface can feel clunky or not fully polished in places.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.20

All time rating average: 4.34

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23% (14)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-24	Am*****	Previously, on a different Android device (Samsung S10+), this app worked perfectly for me. Currently I am using a Google Pixel 8 Pro Android, and the app information does not seem to be displaying properly. Not sure if it's because this is a more recent app version, or if it's the version of Android OS I am currently using, but there seems to be some sort of bug for displaying results in all categories (Territories, Languages, Treaties, all with Colours and/or Labels toggled both On and Off).
Previously, on a different Android device (Samsung S10+), this app worked perfectly for me. Currently I am using a Google Pixel 8 Pro Android, and the app information does not seem to be displaying properly. Not sure if it's because this is a more recent app version, or if it's the version of Android OS I am currently using, but there seems to be some sort of bug for displaying results in all categories (Territories, Languages, Treaties, all with Colours and/or Labels toggled both On and Off).
2026-02-19	Am*****	perfect
perfect
2025-09-27	JU*****	it wouldnt open
it wouldnt open
2025-09-08	Ro*****	It's extraordinary to have a chance to explore not only current nations but those exterminated by colonization in places like Cuba. Wondering if using the Equal Earth projection could help decolonize the app map projection. Thank you for this fantastic work!
It's extraordinary to have a chance to explore not only current nations but those exterminated by colonization in places like Cuba. Wondering if using the Equal Earth projection could help decolonize the app map projection. Thank you for this fantastic work!
2025-08-28	Ki*****	Native Land, is to the best of my knowledge, the only application that is able to provide real-time data regarding the historic Tribal groups who were living on lands previously. This type of data access changes people's perceptions and broadens their understanding of our relationships with Mother Earth. Such an understanding may open their eyes, initially, and hopefully, their heart's, as we move forward. Wado to the developer(s) who created and strove to improve Tribal Lands.
Native Land, is to the best of my knowledge, the only application that is able to provide real-time data regarding the historic Tribal groups who were living on lands previously. This type of data access changes people's perceptions and broadens their understanding of our relationships with Mother Earth. Such an understanding may open their eyes, initially, and hopefully, their heart's, as we move forward. Wado to the developer(s) who created and strove to improve Tribal Lands.
2025-07-13	M *****	please keep updating the app
please keep updating the app
2025-03-13	Jo*****	This App is Great! Just wish there was more for South Africa, like the San, Khoi, Khoisan and Trekboers, but this app is very informative
This App is Great! Just wish there was more for South Africa, like the San, Khoi, Khoisan and Trekboers, but this app is very informative
2025-01-16	Mi*****	It's good for everyone but natives. Haters want to know exactly what land is theirs period this just puts a blob over the general area. But like reservations like the Cherokee in North Carolina. The government took a lot of sections making holes all through our land. For instance, the Great Smoky Parkway is government land and goes right through Cherokee.
It's good for everyone but natives. Haters want to know exactly what land is theirs period this just puts a blob over the general area. But like reservations like the Cherokee in North Carolina. The government took a lot of sections making holes all through our land. For instance, the Great Smoky Parkway is government land and goes right through Cherokee.
2024-12-02	Ke*****	I really enjoyed this app I live right by what time does lake in North Central Kansas and they showed the map of all the tribes that was around that that spring what kind of spring but salt water too That's a lot of people don't know that but I bet you I seen at least a hundred drugs around the area of that late very good at the native of American presents work their location was and who they were a lot of good things to learn
I really enjoyed this app I live right by what time does lake in North Central Kansas and they showed the map of all the tribes that was around that that spring what kind of spring but salt water too That's a lot of people don't know that but I bet you I seen at least a hundred drugs around the area of that late very good at the native of American presents work their location was and who they were a lot of good things to learn
2024-11-25	La*****	I thought this is as such a great idea. But I could not see treaty 7 or a language I was looking for. The five Tribes of the Blackfeet Blood Siskini Nipikini or ? Or the language Pikini
I thought this is as such a great idea. But I could not see treaty 7 or a language I was looking for. The five Tribes of the Blackfeet Blood Siskini Nipikini or ? Or the language Pikini