Pinway: Geography to be played

Name: Pinway: Geography to be played
Rating: 3.875 (205 reviews)
Author: lanceA

By: lanceA

To travel, discover and play, Pinway is the way. Unique adventure on world map.

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Features & Capabilities

Pinway is an engaging Chrome extension that combines travel, discovery, and gameplay on a global map. Players explore hundreds of unique and secret locations around the world—from majestic mountains to hidden beaches and historic castles. The game's online multiplayer mode offers exciting opportunities to play with friends and family, enhancing the social experience.

The gameplay involves identifying hidden locations using provided pictures and making educated guesses by placing pins on the world map. Each guess serves as a waypoint toward the target location. Upon reaching the destination, players unlock detailed information and new levels. Pinway stands out from traditional map quizzes, focusing on less-known places to challenge geography enthusiasts and travelers alike. Perfect for those who love adventure, learning, and spectacular sceneries, Pinway offers a fresh way to test knowledge and explore the world virtually.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Game Games Education

By:

lanceA

Downloads:

26,701 8

Rating:

3.88

(205)

Version:

2.1.2 Last updated: 2026-04-07

Version code:

Creation date:

2023-10-17

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

87.73MB

Email:

pi*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 374,679 ▼ 1,390

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

lanceA

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ati.pinway

Email:

pi*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://pinway-shore.com

User Reviews

Users enjoy Pinway as a fun, educational geography game that improves spatial awareness and world knowledge while showcasing beautiful locations. However, multiple users report a critical issue with the screen brightness auto-setting to maximum with no way to disable it, causing discomfort. The monetization model is criticized for being pay-to-play without daily free pins or passive recovery, and some distrust the mandatory Google login without data collection clarity. Overall, players find the concept excellent but hope for fixes and better monetization options.

Pros

Fun and engaging geography game that enhances world knowledge and observation skills.
Educational: helps users learn about geography, map reading, coordinates, and spatial awareness.
Visually appealing with beautiful places featured in the game.
The game is enjoyable for people of all ages and suitable for family play.
The ad experience is generally acceptable for most users.

Cons

The app forces maximum screen brightness which is uncomfortable and cannot be disabled, making it unusable for some users.
The game is essentially pay-to-play after free pins run out, requiring purchases or watching ads with no daily free rewards or waiting system.
Requires Google login despite no data collection, raising privacy concerns.
Some users find the gameplay confusing or have unclear instructions.

Recent reviews

I love this- testing my observation, world knowledge and deduction! I've introduced some colleagues to it, but they can't find it in their app stores, is it not available on all platforms?