Version 7.0 · Now available in the standard app
Map Study: United States
A whole new landscape to learn.
Map Study: United States is our separate iPhone and iPad app for hands-on geography practice. Find states and capitals, explore lakes, rivers, mountains, and Hawaii’s islands, and fit the U.S. puzzle together.
Individuals & families
Schools & shared learning
Explore more of the United States
What’s new in 7.0
Go beyond states and capitals with new places to find, names to spell, and details to discover. Available now in the standard app; the EDU 7.0 update is coming soon.
Lakes & rivers
Learn major lakes and rivers with map-finding and spelling activities.
Mountains & ranges
Discover mountains and mountain ranges on richer, more detailed maps.
Hawaii’s eight main islands
Practice finding and spelling the names of Hawaii’s eight main islands.
A little context goes a long way
Use the new legend switch to show state and capital names as helpful references during Lakes and Rivers and Mountains activities.
Clearer maps. More little victories.
Enjoy refreshed maps, clearer labels, and answer celebrations on iPhone and iPad.
Coming in EDU 7.0: more geography and guided learning
The EDU update brings the same new geography, reference labels, and refreshed maps. Guide practice with local learner profiles, assignments, Learner View, and progress review, or assign supported activities through Apple Schoolwork on compatible managed devices. All activities are included, with no ads or in-app purchases.
Hands-on practice
Three ways to learn
Work with regions, states, and capitals from different angles, then come back to the activity that helps you practice best.
Find on the Map
Locate states or capitals one at a time. Practice the whole country or focus on a region.
Fill in the Blank
Type state and capital names from map prompts to practice recall and spelling together.
Puzzle
Fit pieces into place to build familiarity with state shapes, neighbors, and locations.
Local progress
See what you've learned
Practice History keeps a local view of sessions and results. Practice Map turns that activity into a visual view of state and capital patterns over 7 days, 30 days, or all time.
Ordinary practice and progress are stored on the device, so you can review them without creating an account.
Two app editions
Choose the edition that fits
Both editions offer the same core geography practice. Their purchase model and learning setup are designed for different settings.
Map Study: United States
For individual learners and families
Free download · Optional one-time in-app purchase
Start practicing for free, then unlock the complete activity set, regions, and full Answer Key with one optional Plus purchase. No subscription.
Map Study: United States (EDU)
For schools and shared learning
Paid upfront · Everything unlocked · No in-app purchases
Everything is available from the start. Adult-Guided Learning supports local learners, assignments, sessions, and progress on a shared device.
Straightforward privacy
Practice without ads or an account
The apps have no advertising, do not require an account, and do not track you across apps or websites. Ordinary practice and progress stay on the device.