World Factbook Pro Edition

• Price: $1.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

4.5 230 ratings · App Store

1. 4/5Not updated frequently enough. Otherwise, a Well Done app sourced from the CIA "The World Fact Book"

   The developers need to update the data more frequently. When the app was first introduce, this was done at ~2 week intervals. Now the data updates are sometimes not done for 6-12 months. It is not uncommon to find references to leaders whom have been replaced, by peaceful means or otherwise, for as much as a year. As the original data source is updated quite frequently, the semi-annual data rips used in app updates are a disservice to users of the app. That said, they have provided an excellent presentation of the CIA's "The World Fact Book" - an easily obtainable open reference designed for (US) diplomats. To address some of the negative reviews, keep in mind that *all* of the data present in this app are ripped from the CIA The World Fact Book. While there is, to the best of my knowledge, no original content present in the app, this is not a bad thing - the original is a significant and relatively neutral reference. The "Quick Maps" provided in the app are *exact* copies of the maps provided in The World Fact Book. Some areas, such as Tibet, are not present as primary entries as they are not (or no longer) diplomatically considered to be states (countries). While this may be considered to be cruel and insensitive to refuges of said former countries, this is an artifact of modern diplomacy. Refuges of these former states are often representative in the countries to which they traveled (see the "Refugees and internally displaced persons" sections in countries for examples).

   Real Live Librarian · 31 Jul 2026

2. 5/5Great app

   I enjoy this app. Although it maybe not completely up to date; it is still the best source of information for the countries it covers!

   EGJ44 · 31 Jul 2026

3. 5/5Green app

   For the most part, facts are accurate and up to date. I’ve always found what I was looking for in a complicated and shifting world.

   HurtsNo.1 · 31 Jul 2026

4. 5/5Grandmother

   I am 81 yrs and just discovered this app. I started using it and was amazed at the information I found. I just stopped, to say, “Thank You”. I can’t wait for the chance to impress my grandchildren. Excited Grams

   Excited Grams · 31 Jul 2026

5. 5/5I would not have an intelligent phone without it

   Makes up for the failure of geography teaching of our grandchildren Thank you

   Darvik Von Shlartfarcus · 31 Jul 2026

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