National Geographic Makes Its World Atlas iOS App Free, Download Now

Previously available for $1.99 as a universal binary for iPhone and iPad, National Geographic’s award winning World Atlas app has just gone free in the App Store. It’s not yet clear whether the price drop is permanent or temporary, so better get downloading right away (via AppShopper).

The app has also been recently updated for 2013 with a new look, improved functionality, and brand new features. All National Geographic maps are now available in HD, with better measurement tools for more accuracy. The update also adds up-to-the-minute weather forecast as well as the latest currency conversion rates across the globe. Best of all, you can now download world map layers for offline use as well.

From the iTunes description:

ABOUT THE WORLD ATLAS

The National Geographic World Atlas brings you the highest resolution images available, delivering the stunning detail, accuracy, and beauty National Geographic is known for.

THE LOOK

See the world in any style you prefer: classic (blue ocean), antique, satellite, or road map style (provided by Bing maps).

THE GLOBE

Spin, pan, and zoom in on the world with our interactive 3-D globe and seamless world map layers. Place pins to mark spots and save them for later.

FLAGS AND FACTS

Get up-to-date information on every country and capital city in the world, including socio-economic data, demographics, weather, and currency.

Download National Geographic World Atlas For iPhone, iPod touch and iPad [Direct Link]