This application was featured on our “Brain Training” app list, but we liked it so much that it made another list.
While the app might take up a chunk of your iPhone’s memory, it is a delight for geography buffs and a big help for students. The app includes themed globe maps that feature information about population and energy statistics, as well as current political alliances. Next time someone mentions Timbuktu or Istanbul, and you wonder “What on earth is going on there?” simply pull out this app and wonder no more.
Recommended ages: Middle school and up
Compatibility: iPhone and iPad (The app only works with iPhone 4 or later and iPad 2 or later)
Cost: Free
