# GlobeViewer — World Globe & 3D Maps

> Interactive 3D globe and topography map with detailed geographical data. (iPhone/iPad app by RAB-Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer/id1394087613 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RAB-Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/543575684)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 236 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 8 more
- Released: 2018-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer/id1394087613/reviews.md

## What is GlobeViewer?

GlobeViewer is a high resolution 3D terrestrial globe with topography and surface maps.

This app enables a high-quality view of the surface of our blue planet. It is divided into two areas: the rotatable, global view as an interactive globe and a high-resolution 3D map representation of the Earth's topography.

- Interactive 3D globe with surface, underwater and topography maps
- High-resolution 3D topography map set of the entire Earth's surface - divided into 22,912 individual tiles.

You can load 110 different regions onto the interactive globe, which then present the many individual tiles in a meaningful, connected way and reload them automatically. The app initially only contains the textures for the globe in low resolution. All required downloads are automatically loaded from our server. A total of around 105 GB of data is available. The data remains in the cache on your device for offline use, but can be deleted at any time in the main menu. Furthermore, all events recorded by the GDACS, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, etc., are entered on the globe.

The 3D topography map is based on the elevation data from the NASA Terra probe, which recorded 83° of the northern and southern hemispheres between 2000 and 2013 - this is the result of the ASTER3-DEM. With version 0.10.0, the map is enriched with around 7.5 million place names from geonames.org. This means that all the towns, mountains, lakes, deserts and many other geographical features entered there are shown on the map. From version 0.12.0, data from OpenStreetMaps (buildings, borders, streets...) is also available on the tiles - but only for the demos and the purchased maps.

Use the tutorial in the app to get started quickly or read the manual to find out which functions are included in this app. Since the app is still under development, some functions may still change.

We hope you enjoy using GlobeViewer!

## Key features

- Interactive 3D globe
- High-resolution topography maps
- Surface and underwater views
- Real-time event overlays
- Offline data caching
- Extensive place names and geographical features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8K Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $14.99 | one-time |
| 8K & North America | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4K & South America | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8K & Australia | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4K & Pacific | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8K & China | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K & Russia | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4K & Polar Regions | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4K & Japan/Korea/Taiwan | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8K & Europe | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer/id1394087613/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Make the free 2K version a longer time than 2 minutes

*2025-07-06*

The reason why is because it is not fair make it 10 or 20 minutes or 1 hour because we want to see other places of the word with out 2 minutes

### 1/5 — S

*2025-01-14, version 0.12.0*

S

### 1/5 — Not Sea of Japan, but East Sea

*2024-11-30, version 0.12.0*

While I was exploring the Earth in your map, I found something that is Geopolitically wrong. The sea that is located at the east of the Korean Peninsula is named East Sea, not Sea of Japan. ‘Sea of Japan’ is the name that Japan named unofficially and incorrectly. So the exact and official name of the sea is East Sea. Therefore, I want you to change the incorrect name into East Sea.

### 1/5 — 설치햇다 바로 삭제했는데 결제청구서 날아옴 내가 언제 결제 동의를 눌렀다고 청구를 하냐 쓰레기들아

*2024-02-21, version 0.11.5*

쓰레기

### 1/5 — 별 한개도 아까움 sea of korea 로 정정하여 교육이 되어라

*2023-12-23, version 0.11.5*

Sea of korea!

### 1/5 — Sea of Japan?

*2023-07-25, version 0.11.2*

일본해? 대한민국의 동해를 Sea of Japan이라 표기하다니... 쓰레기 같은 어플

### 5/5 — ㄸ

*2023-06-14, version 0.11.2*

다르다

### 1/5 — Navigation zu umständlich

*2023-03-14, version 0.11.2*

Es ist zu schwierig, die Erde zu drehen oder einzelne Karten zu nutzen. Habe keine vollversion gekauft.

### 4/5 — Some patience required, but not disappointing

*2022-08-06*

Have the Pro version of Earth. Have NoAds versions of Moon & Mars now. Still finding layers & options difficult to use. Beginning to understand them a bit better by comparison. Have no complaints about the higher res map detail. Tiles seems the most promising feature. Just don’t expect to drop in and be an instant expert. Experimentation seems the best cure. Patience recommended. Not bad value!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your new review! 

Kind regards.

### 1/5 — 😡😡😡😡

*2021-03-11, version 0.8.3*

Diese App Will einfach nicht geladen werden ich hab schon Minuten gewartet aber es hat nicht geklappt!

## Frequently asked questions about GlobeViewer

### What is GlobeViewer?

GlobeViewer is an educational app that provides a high-resolution 3D terrestrial globe with detailed topography and surface maps. It allows users to explore Earth's features, including underwater topography and real-time events like hurricanes and earthquakes.

### Does GlobeViewer have ads?

Yes, GlobeViewer contains advertisements. As a free application with in-app purchases, ads are displayed to support its development and availability.

### What kind of maps are available in GlobeViewer?

GlobeViewer offers interactive 3D globe views with surface, underwater, and topography maps. It also features a high-resolution 3D topography map set of the entire Earth's surface, enriched with millions of place names and data from OpenStreetMaps.

### Can I use GlobeViewer offline?

Yes, GlobeViewer supports offline use. Required data is automatically loaded from the server and cached on your device, allowing you to access maps and features without an internet connection. You can manage cached data in the main menu.

### What is the age rating for GlobeViewer?

GlobeViewer is rated 4+ by age, making it suitable for young children and above. The app's educational content and interactive features are designed to be accessible to a wide range of users.

### How often is GlobeViewer updated?

GlobeViewer was last updated on August 14, 2024, with version 0.12.0. The app is still under development, indicating that new features and improvements are regularly released.

### What devices support GlobeViewer?

GlobeViewer is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This broad platform support allows users to explore the 3D globe across various Apple devices.

### How does GlobeViewer track learning progress?

GlobeViewer focuses on exploration and visualization rather than formal progress tracking. While it doesn't offer certifications, users can learn about geographical features and events through interactive exploration and detailed map data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.12.0 — 2024-08-14

- Technical update to Unity3D 2022.3.41f1
- Complete worldwide overhaul of 3D tiles
- New Open Street Map data layers integrated (only for paid regional maps)
- Optimization of texture data sizes

### 0.11.5 — 2023-10-11

- Technical update
- Option: Added control speed.
- Info deposited for major update 2024

### 0.11.2 — 2023-03-02

- Added app update check
- Added new language selection when starting the app for the first time
- Bug fixes

### 0.11.1 — 2023-01-05

- Global View: Added labels for all map types.
- Update of Text system supporting Right to Left languages
- Fixed Arabian translation
- Added Farsi and Hebrew translations

### 0.11.0 — 2022-12-10

Global View: Added labels for all map types.

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