# Virtual Reality World Atlas

> Discover and explore continents, countries, cultures, cities & world wonders!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abacus.vrworldatlas](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abacus.vrworldatlas)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.abacus.vrworldatlas`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Abacus Brands Inc.
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 45,468
- **Rating:** 2.81 / 5 (103 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-28
- **First published:** 2021-09-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 365 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abacus.vrworldatlas)
- **Website:** [https://www.abacusbrands.com](https://www.abacusbrands.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.abacusbrands.com/pages/privacy-policy#privacy-policy](https://www.abacusbrands.com/pages/privacy-policy#privacy-policy)

## Description

Experience the ultimate travel adventure with Virtual Reality World Atlas! This immersive Chrome extension allows you to explore continents, countries, famous cities, cultures, and world wonders—all from the comfort of your home using virtual reality. Navigate detailed landmarks and gain a rich understanding of diverse cultures in an interactive 3D environment.

Perfect for travel enthusiasts, educators, and curious minds, the extension transforms your browsing experience into an educational and entertaining virtual journey. Dive into the wonders of the world and expand your horizons instantly with Virtual Reality World Atlas.

## Rankings

- #311,887 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.abacus.vrworldatlas.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

The Virtual Reality World Atlas app is praised for its concept and educational value linked to a companion VR book. However, many users report major issues: the app often just shows a camera view without VR content, repeatedly crashes or loops, and the large downloaded data rarely loads properly. Calibration problems cause double vision with goggles, and navigation is often blocked. Overall, the app is seen as poorly executed despite a promising idea.

### Pros

- Good concept of a virtual reality world atlas
- Includes large downloadable content providing extensive data
- Companion app designed to work with a physical VR world atlas book and goggles
- Some users enjoyed the experience and found it educational

### Cons

- App frequently fails to display VR content, showing only camera view instead
- Many users experience the app freezing, crashing, or looping back to intro/exit menus
- Large download size with unsuccessful or incomplete content loading
- Poor calibration or stereoscopic 3D support leading to double vision with goggles
- Lack of interactive or clearly accessible content/buttons after initial launch

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abacus.vrworldatlas)