CapitalsQuiz

CapitalsQuiz is a geography quiz for casual learners who want quick practice across country-related topics on the web or iOS. Its short rounds and no-account entry are appealing, but the five-game daily ceiling makes the free version a sampler rather than a fit for regular extended play.

Overview

Games draw from a pool of more than 195 countries and use ten questions, each with four answer choices. A wrong answer reveals the correct one; players can then view and share their score. That makes the format useful for short recall sessions, but it is built around quiz rounds rather than a structured course.

Web play starts without an account or download. Anyone can also sample the first three questions in each premium mode without signing in, which helps show the range before a subscription, though it is only a partial taste of each round.

Key features

• Thirteen modes: Topics include capitals, flags, maps, a daily challenge, US states, time attack, currencies, populations, country shapes, languages, fun facts, and regional quizzes. The range keeps practice from being limited to capitals, while access to all modes requires a paid plan.
• Quick answer feedback: The correct response appears after a miss, followed by a score players can view and share. This supports simple self-checking, though the stated play flow emphasizes answering and scoring rather than broader instruction.
• Progress and offline access: The product lists progress tracking and offline access, useful for players who want continuity or play without a connection.
• Account and data choices: An account is needed to subscribe, with sign-in through Google or a one-time email link. The maker says it does not see or store passwords, does not sell personal data or share it for advertising, and runs no third-party analytics, advertising, or tag-manager scripts. Its first-party event collector stores no cookie, device ID, or IP address with events.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and allows five games per day per device across free modes, with no account required. It is enough for occasional practice, but the per-device cap and narrower mode access are meaningful constraints for frequent players.

Monthly costs $3.99 a month, billed every month, and includes all 13 modes with no daily game limit; it can be cancelled anytime. It suits players who want unrestricted access without paying for a full year. Yearly costs $29.99 a year, billed once annually and shown as $2.50/month, with the same modes, no daily limit, and cancellation anytime. That is the lower-cost route for someone expecting to keep playing, in exchange for an annual payment rather than monthly billing. Both paid plans include a 3-day trial.

A web subscription follows the account across browsers where the player signs in. An App Store subscription unlocks the iOS app, while a web subscription unlocks the website; they are separate purchases until linked. Choose the purchase route with care if using both platforms. Web payments are processed by Stripe, which receives the account identifier and email; the site says it does not receive or store card numbers.

Platforms

CapitalsQuiz is available on the web and iOS. The no-download browser option lowers the barrier to a quick session, while iOS subscribers should account for the separate App Store purchase route.

Who it's for

It fits casual learners and school-age players looking for short geography quizzes, especially those who value free browser access and variety beyond capitals. The maker says accounts and subscriptions require contract age, or a parent acting for the player, so younger users can play but may need adult involvement for paid access.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Ten-question games and feedback after wrong answers make it practical for brief recall practice.
• Pro: Thirteen modes broaden the subject matter, and premium previews let players try three questions without an account.
• Con: Free play stops at five games per day per device, limiting longer practice sessions.
• Con: Web and iOS subscriptions are separate until linked, which complicates access for players moving between platforms.

Alternatives

Seterra is the simpler choice for readers who want free geography quizzes and broader platform coverage, including Android and macOS.

World Map & Countries suits readers who prefer an app on Android, iOS, or macOS and want to unlock every country with a one-time 4.99 USD purchase; its free version covers a selection of countries and includes ads.

World Quest for Kids is a more explicitly kid-focused option, with 30+ countries free and an ad-free entire-world plan at $3.99 a month.

GeoCapitals is another iOS and web option for readers considering a capitals-focused quiz alternative.

GeoGuess is worth considering for players who want unlimited gameplay without ads or trackers and do not want a subscription.

GeoGuessr offers a limited free version and a Pro Unlimited subscription for players comparing paid geography-game options.

Myatlastic is a broader country reference choice, with country information, photos, a 3D globe, spoken tours, a phrasebook, passports, and Kids mode in its free plan.

Where is that? offers limited free daily play and makes all categories free in online multiplayer, for readers who want that format.

For more options, browse Geography Learning Apps.

Verdict

CapitalsQuiz is a good fit for casual learners who want quick, varied geography practice without creating an account, with a straightforward route to unlimited rounds through a subscription. The main reason to look elsewhere is the daily free cap; players who need extended play at no cost, or seamless web-and-iOS subscription access, should compare alternatives first.