# The World HD

> WORLD ATLAS with Retina Maps

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id364904503](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id364904503)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id364904503`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Opicury Software
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (250 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.7
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-02
- **First published:** 2010-04-01
- **Size:** 172 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-world-hd/id364904503)
- **Website:** [http://www.opicury.com](http://www.opicury.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://opicury.com/index.html?tp3=1\_5](http://opicury.com/index.html?tp3=1_5)

## Description

The World HD is the premier offline world atlas, pairing Retina vector maps with a built-in world factbook. It offers precise maps and rich country data for 300 countries and regions, all available offline. No internet connection is required except for live Wikipedia content.

Its animated, touch-friendly interface lets you touch a country to zoom in on its map while the factbook slides in as tiles. You can also select a country from a drop-down to jump straight to it. Includes CIA World Factbook sections and live Wikipedia content, and is designed for tablets and mobile devices.

## Rankings

- #97,916 — Overall
- #45 — wikipedia

## Review summary

The World HD is praised as a strong offline atlas with detailed maps and easy navigation, valuable for reference and world events. Users love offline capability, clear map rendering, fast loading, and cross-device interface. However, recurring complaints focus on usability: zooming isn’t globe-like and navigation isn’t smooth; some regions lack political detail (no states/provinces) and there are inconsistencies across areas; data is not up-to-date (e.g., Mount McKinley/Denali). There’s no legend for symbols or colors, making interpretation harder. Overall, a solid offline atlas with room for UI and data improvements.

### Pros

- Offline access: works without internet and provides atlas data offline
- Clear, detailed map rendering with good zoom in/out
- Easy navigation to find countries quickly with tap-to-view details
- Reliable atlas/reference content that works well on both iPad and iPhone

### Cons

- Zooming is not globe-like; you can't smoothly scroll across the map and often must select a country to zoom
- Outdated information and infrequent updates; examples include old names (Mount McKinley/Denali) and national data
- No legend or key for map symbols/colors, making interpretation harder
- Limited geopolitical detail (no states/provinces; regional labeling is incomplete and inconsistent)

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