GPlates

Xiaodong Qin Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch

GPlates is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Xiaodong Qin. Rated 3.0/5 from 8 ratings. Requires iOS 15.6. Updated September 23, 2026.

Rating: 3.0; 8 ratings
Price: Free; on the App Store
Size: 57 MB; Age 4+
Updated: Sep 23; 2026 · v1.1.0

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About GPlates

The GPlates App is a powerful tool designed to enable users to reconstruct and visualise spatial data through geological time. Built on top of the acclaimed plate reconstruction software, GPlates, the App benefits from the feature-rich web APIs and the flexible software architecture of its underlying technology. With its intuitive interface and advanced capabilities, the GPlates App is an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the Earth's geological history. Whether you are a student, teacher, researcher, or just a curious enthusiast, the GPlates App is the perfect tool to explore our ever-evolving planet.

Ratings & reviews

3.0

8 ratings

5 ★ 13% 4 ★ 38% 3 ★ 13% 2 ★ 13% 1 ★ 25%

What’s new

Version 1.1.0 · Updated September 23, 2026

GPlates 1.1.0 — What's New * Fixed a crash on launch affecting the newest iOS devices * Fixed an issue where "Finding your location" could get stuck indefinitely * Improved performance and stability of the Add Location tool * General bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements

App privacy

The developer, Xiaodong Qin, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

App details

GPlates is a free Education app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Xiaodong Qin. It is rated 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 15.6 or later and is 57 MB to download. It was first released on July 19, 2023 and last updated on September 23, 2026.

Category: Education
Rating: 3.0 / 5 (8 ratings)
Price: Free
Version: 1.1.0
Size: 57 MB
Requires: iOS 15.6 or later
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages: English
Age rating: 4+
Released: July 19, 2023
Last updated: September 23, 2026
Developer: Xiaodong Qin

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