One Earth is the digital equivalent of a well-organized atlas: safe, informative, and totally fine for kids to explore independently. No ads, no purchases, no social nonsense—just a globe you can spin and facts you can read.

The problem? It's from 2012, and it shows. The interface feels clunky, the photos are static, and the whole experience is more "look up information" than "get lost in discovery." For a kid doing a geography report or a family planning a trip, it's useful. For a kid looking for something engaging to do on an iPad? They'll probably bail after five minutes.

It's a solid educational tool that checks all the safety boxes, but in 2025, there are more dynamic, beautifully designed geography apps (like Google Earth or newer Tinybop titles) that do the same job with way more polish. If you already have it, great—it's harmless and helpful. If you're shopping for a new geography app, you can probably find something more captivating.