Atlas Obscura: Map of the world's hidden wonders and curious places. Wikimapia: A map where anyone can outline and describe any place.
| Atlas Obscura | Wikimapia | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Travel & Virtual Exploration | Travel & Virtual Exploration |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | Community contributions and editors | User contributions |
| Made by | Atlas Obscura | Wikimapia |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Atlas Obscura
- Thousands of unusual places worldwide
- Map of places near you
- Lists and themed guides
What you can do with Wikimapia
- User-described places over satellite imagery
- Search by name
- Categories of places
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.