Fathom vs Where is that?
Fathom
fathom-game.comWhere is that?
jaysquared.comSide by side
| Figure | Fathom | Where is that? |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Geography Learning Apps | 7.7 (#14) | 7.9 (#11) |
| Developer | Fathom is built by Nicolay Kjærnet, an independent developer in Norway. | Where is that? is developed by Jaysquared, the app studio of indie developer Jonathan Hillebrand, and its first version was released in early 2012. |
| Free access | All quizzes and packs are available for free without an account; an optional premium subscription removes ads and unlocks detailed stats. | The app is free to download, includes a three-day trial with unlimited access, and then provides a limited number of free games each day. |
| Offline use | Fathom works offline as a Progressive Web App once installed. | The custom mapping engine works offline for single-player modes; online multiplayer and Daily Challenge require an internet connection. |
| Progress tracking | Progress saves automatically, and signing in syncs it across devices while merging anonymous progress. | The app provides detailed statistics for each location and lets players track progress by category. |
Plans
Where is that?
- Free daily playFree
- Annual subscriptionPrice not published
- Monthly subscriptionPrice not published
In their own words
Where is that?
Where is that? is a geography quiz and learning app for iOS and Android, developed by Jaysquared, the app studio of indie developer Jonathan Hillebrand. It covers more than 80 categories, including countries, capitals, states, cities, landmarks, and nature. Quiz mode offers four answer choices; Pin mode asks players to select a location from 10 or 30 options. A spaced repetition algorithm prioritizes areas for practice, and detailed statistics track progress for locations and categories. Daily Challenge provides a new challenge each day, while World Tour takes players through regions in stages. Single-player modes work offline using the custom mapping engine; multiplayer and Daily Challenge require an internet connection. Online games support live and asynchronous play, with all categories available. The app is free to download, includes a three-day trial with unlimited access, and then allows a limited number of free games each day. The app is available in English and German, and the maker says it currently shows no ads.