ShadeMap: Simulate shadows from buildings, trees and terrain at any time. Worldmapper: Cartograms that resize countries by population, wealth and more.
| ShadeMap | Worldmapper | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City & Urban Maps | Population & Society Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Static archive |
| Data source | Elevation data and building footprints | UN, World Bank and other datasets |
| Made by | Ted Piotrowski | Worldmapper |
| Price | Free + paid plan | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | 3D | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with ShadeMap
- Shadows for any time and date
- Terrain, buildings and trees
- Sun exposure over a day
What you can do with Worldmapper
- Hundreds of world cartograms
- Topics from population to emissions
- Free to use for education
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.