Comparison

Flymaps vs Globe 3D

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

Head to head
About

Flymaps

Explore the world through immersive 3D maps featuring real-world movies, sounds, and photos. Experience locations as if you were there, with new content added regularly. Watch trailers for free and unlock unlimited access with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Real 3D world map
  • Immersive movies, sounds, and photos
  • 4K UHD and HD video playback
  • Over 1,850 original real-world maps
  • New maps and movies added regularly
  • Free trailer viewing
Features
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Flymaps is a new real-world map that brings you movies, sounds, and photos filmed on Earth. Experience it as if you were there. The Earth is out there. Flymaps lets you watch trailers for free. When you subscribe to Flymaps Premium, you’ll get unlimited access to all maps, movies and features. About Flymaps: • Over 1,850 original real-world maps • Watch Flymaps Movies in 4K UHD and HD • New maps and movies added all the time Flymaps Original Series: Season 1 - Japan Season 2 - The United States of America Season 3 - United Kingdom Season 4 - New Zealand Season 5 - Italy and Vatican City Season 6 - Space Season 7 - Mexico Season 8 - Thailand Season 9 - Australia Season 10 - Arctic Circle, Iceland Season 11 - Canada Season 12 - Europe, France, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands Season 13 - Turkey Season 14 - Middle East, Qatar Season 15 - South Africa Season 16 - Islands of the Pacific Ocean Season 17 - Vietnam Season 18 - Indonesia Season 19 - Taiwan Season 20 - Brazil About Flymaps Premium: • Subscriptions start at $9.99/month (US dollar standard) • Multiple devices with single purchase • Cancel anytime • No additional purchases, subscription only. • Auto renewable subscription Price may vary by location. Premium Member will be charged to your iTunes account. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. The free trial is for the first time only. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Apple ID account in Settings app after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://flymapslive.com/privacy Term of Use: https://flymapslive.com/legal

About

Globe 3D

Explore Earth in stunning detail with an interactive 3D globe. Discover landscapes, cultures, and landmarks, and view live webcams from around the world. Customize your experience and find locations easily with smart search.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D globe
  • Live webcams
  • Panoramic views
  • Smart AI-search
  • Detailed map atlas
  • Customizable experience
Features
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Explore Our World in Stunning Detail Embark on an incredible journey around the planet Earth with Globe 3D, the ultimate interactive 3D globe app! Discover breathtaking landscapes, fascinating cultures, and iconic landmarks from the comfort of your device. Featured in the App Store, Globe 3D offers a truly immersive and educational experience for explorers of all ages. Key Features: – Interactive 3D Globe: Rotate, zoom, and explore a highly detailed 3D model of Earth. Enjoy a virtual tour to whatever place your heart desires. – Live Webcams: Witness the world in real-time with live streaming webcams from iconic locations around the globe! – Breathtaking Panoramic Views: Immerse yourself in stunning 360° panoramic views from destinations worldwide. – Smart AI-Search: Effortlessly discover locations and attractions with our intelligent search function. Find cities, landmarks, and hidden gems with ease. – Detailed Map Atlas: Explore political boundaries, geographic features, and more with our comprehensive map options. – Customizable Experience: Adjust map styles, zoom levels, and time of day to create a view setting that matches your exploration needs. Unlock the Full Experience: While the free version offers a taste of the globe, unlock unlimited access to all features, including all map layers, high-resolution imagery, and an ad-free experience with a premium subscription! Perfect for: – Geography enthusiasts – Map lovers – Students & educators – Travel fiends & armchair explorers – Anyone curious about our planet! https://everydaytools.mobi/privacy https://everydaytools.mobi/tos

Screenshots

Flymaps4 screens
Globe 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flymaps at none against Globe 3D's shown. Flymaps also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 12%) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 2K). Globe 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Flymaps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Globe 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Flymaps against 4.2 for Globe 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.5K and 2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Flymaps's written reviews are positive against 12% of Globe 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flymaps versus Globe 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlymapsGlobe 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6.5K ratings)4.2 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews26.0% of reviews — better11.9% of reviews
Number of ratings6.5K — better2K
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlymaps Inc.Everyday Tools, LLC

Customer experience

Flymaps

All ratings6,536 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive26.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative69.8%

Globe 3D

All ratings1,952 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews453 reviews
Positive11.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative86.1%

User reviews

Flymaps

From 6.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Beautiful 3D maps
  • 🌍 Detailed global coverage
  • 👍 Immersive viewing experience

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for most features
  • 🔒 Lack of free trial access
  • 🤔 Unclear subscription model
  • 🙄 Aggressive upselling tactics

Globe 3D

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌍 Realistic and detailed globe
  • 🎨 Beautiful and artistic design
  • 🌐 Comprehensive global coverage

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 📢 Intrusive and excessive advertising
  • 🔍 Limited zoom and exploration capabilities
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation and user experience

Bugs and requests

Flymaps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Outdated or inaccurate map data
  • Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • Inability to cancel subscription

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to search and navigate freely without subscription
  • Live updates and current imagery
  • Integration with other mapping services

Globe 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Incorrect or missing location data
  • Crashes and performance issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to track magnetic pole movement
  • Radio wave propagation visualization
  • More interactive features and customization options

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Flymaps

Subscriptions2
  • Flymaps Home$6.991 Month
  • Flymaps Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time8
  • Australia & NZ +15$2.99
  • Tokyo +15$2.99
  • New York +15$2.99
Show 5 more
  • California +20$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Italy +25$4.99
  • Get All World Cities +50$9.99
  • France +50$9.99
10 purchases

Globe 3D

Subscriptions8
  • 1 month sub with a discount3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
  • 3 months sub with a discount3 Days trial$14.993 Months
Show 5 more
  • New Panorama mode for 1 month$19.991 Month
  • 2 Months Subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months
  • New Panorama mode for 1 year3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • New Panorama mode for 3 months3 Days trial$59.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription6 Months trial$79.996 Months
One-time2
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Full Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Flymaps free?
Flymaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Globe 3D free?
Globe 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flymaps or Globe 3D?
Flymaps and Globe 3D are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.5K and 2K ratings respectively.
Do Flymaps or Globe 3D have ads?
Globe 3D shows ads; Flymaps does not.
Which is updated more often, Flymaps or Globe 3D?
Flymaps ships an update fortnightly, and Globe 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Flymaps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Globe 3D on September 23, 2026.

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