Comparison

Copernicus Sentinel vs GeoCanvas

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Copernicus Sentinel

Explore and track Earth observation satellites in real-time. Discover satellite details, view 3D models, and receive notifications for overhead passes. Stay updated on the latest news and products from this space observation program.

Highlights
  • Real-time satellite tracking
  • Detailed 3D satellite models
  • Overhead pass notifications
  • Latest news and product updates
  • Historical data transmission visualization
  • Interactive 3D globe exploration
Features
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The Sentinel App is a gateway to knowing the Copernicus Sentinel satellites. It lets users track the satellites in real-time, discover their key elements, read the latest news and learn more about their products. Users can, among other things, explore detailed 3D models of the satellites, see the last and next time they have been and will be over the user's location, move the satellites to the time of the last data transmission and smoothly move them back to their current location over the 3D globe. Notifications can also be set to be warned when the satellites are flying by. ESA is developing a series of next-generation Earth observation missions, on behalf of the joint ESA/European Commission initiative Copernicus (previously GMES - Global Monitoring for Environment and Security). The goal of the program is to replace current and older Earth observation missions, such as ERS and Envisat, which have reached or are close to reaching the end of their operational life span. This will ensure a continuity of data so that there are no gaps in ongoing studies. Each mission will focus on a different aspect of Earth observation, such as Atmospheric, Oceanic or Land monitoring, and the data will be of use in many applications.

About

GeoCanvas

Explore and create maps with over 55 projection methods. Visualize distortions, add layers, and export in various formats. Ideal for educators, cartographers, and anyone curious about mapmaking.

Highlights
  • 55+ map projection methods
  • Interactive globe rotation and centering
  • Vector, raster, and terrain layers
  • Parametric drawing tools
  • Import GeoJSON and Shapefiles
  • Export to PNG, JPEG, SVG, GeoJSON
  • Print-ready CMYK separations
Features
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Every flat map of a round world distorts something: area, shape, distance or direction. You cannot avoid it, only choose what to give up. GeoCanvas lets you watch that choice being made. Switch between 55 projections, turn the globe, and see exactly what each one gives away. EXPLORE • The familiar: Mercator, Robinson, Winkel Tripel, Equal Earth, Mollweide, Natural Earth, Albers • The rarely rendered: Waterman butterfly, Peirce Quincuncial, Airocean, Berghaus star, tetrahedral Lee, interrupted Mollweide • Cylindrical, pseudocylindrical, azimuthal, conic, polyhedral and interrupted families, side by side • Rotate and re-centre a projection, and watch the distortion follow the viewpoint • Search any place, or jump to where you are with My location BUILD • Vector, raster and terrain layers, as many as you like on one map • Colour a layer by category or by value in a few taps, with ready-made colour ramps • Draw on the map directly with parametric tools • Symbology, labels and legends • Isolines and relief shading IMPORT • Bring your own GeoJSON or zipped Shapefile • The coordinate system is read from the .prj and converted for you, with an honest note on how exact the conversion is EXPORT • PNG, JPEG, TIFF, SVG and GeoJSON • Print sizes up to A3 at 300 dpi, or set your own dimensions • CMYK separation for press work, from a measured profile rather than a guess • Leave the geocanvas.app wordmark off: only the data credits stay WHO IT IS FOR Geography teachers explaining why Greenland is not the size of Africa. Cartographers prototyping a layout. Students, journalists, designers, and anyone who has looked at a world map and felt something was off. One purchase, no ads. Optional: an auto-renewable monthly AI subscription for more and longer conversations with the map assistant. GeoCanvas runs on open data, including Natural Earth. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Copernicus Sentinel4 screens
GeoCanvas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GeoCanvas at 100% against Copernicus Sentinel's 30%. GeoCanvas also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Copernicus Sentinel's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Copernicus Sentinel is free to download; GeoCanvas costs $1.99 up front. GeoCanvas sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Copernicus Sentinel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Copernicus Sentinel ships an update every 2 months, GeoCanvas weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Copernicus Sentinel versus GeoCanvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopernicus SentinelGeoCanvas
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESA - European Space AgencyKai Raschke

Customer experience

Copernicus Sentinel

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

GeoCanvas

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Copernicus Sentinel

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GeoCanvas

Subscriptions1
  • AI Chat Plus$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Copernicus Sentinel free?
Copernicus Sentinel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeoCanvas free?
GeoCanvas costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Copernicus Sentinel or GeoCanvas have ads?
Neither Copernicus Sentinel nor GeoCanvas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Copernicus Sentinel or GeoCanvas?
Copernicus Sentinel ships an update every 2 months, and GeoCanvas weekly. Most recently, Copernicus Sentinel was updated on November 2, 2026 and GeoCanvas on November 13, 2026.

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