Fathom vs Where is that?

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Higher score Fathom #2 in Geography Learning Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Fathom

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Where is that? #10 in Geography Learning Apps 8.3/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Where is that?

• Fathom fits best

  Structured globe-based mastery learning

• Where is that? fits best

  Mobile learners wanting multiplayer and statistics

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Side by side

Feature	Fathom 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Where is that? 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.3
Ranking	#2 in Geography Learning Apps	#10 in Geography Learning Apps
Best for	Structured globe-based mastery learning	Mobile learners wanting multiplayer and statistics
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Web	iOS, Android
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Fathom 2/2 · Where is that? 2/2
Offline access	✓	✓
Progress tracking	✓	✓
Specs
Core coverage	Mixed	Mixed
Quiz modes	Mixed	Mixed
Countries covered	209 countries	Not checked yet
Available platforms	web	ios, android
Our review
Pros	Covers 209 countries and varied geographic topics Combines four answer methods with spaced repetition Free plan includes all quiz content and offline PWA support	Combines quizzes, pin challenges, spaced repetition, and daily challenges Detailed statistics and progress tracking support ongoing learning Offers online multiplayer, customizable maps, and offline single-player play
Cons	Available as a web product rather than across listed native platforms Ads remain on the Free plan Deeper accuracy and progress insights require Premium	Free play becomes limited each day after the three-day unlimited trial Country- and continent-specific categories require a subscription Offline play is limited to single-player sessions
Our verdict	Fathom is a browser-based geography learning game for learners who want structured practice with countries, capitals, flags, cities, landmarks, waters, mountains, and related topics. Its interactive 3D globe gives quizzes a visual setting,… Read the review →	Where is that? is a geography learning and quiz app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. It is designed for students, self-learners, families, and geography enthusiasts who want more than basic multiple-choice practice. The app covers… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fathom — where it wins

  • Covers 209 countries and varied geographic topics
  • Combines four answer methods with spaced repetition
  • Free plan includes all quiz content and offline PWA support

  Where it doesn't

  • Available as a web product rather than across listed native platforms
  • Ads remain on the Free plan
  • Deeper accuracy and progress insights require Premium

• Where is that? — where it wins

  • Combines quizzes, pin challenges, spaced repetition, and daily challenges
  • Detailed statistics and progress tracking support ongoing learning
  • Offers online multiplayer, customizable maps, and offline single-player play

  Where it doesn't

  • Free play becomes limited each day after the three-day unlimited trial
  • Country- and continent-specific categories require a subscription
  • Offline play is limited to single-player sessions

• Fathom9.2/10 · Free plan

  A structured geography quiz app with spaced repetition, mastery tracking, and offline web access.

  Visit FathomFull verdict →
• Where is that?8.3/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A broad geography app with multiplayer, spaced repetition, offline play, and detailed statistics.

  Visit Where is that?Full verdict →