# Flymaps vs Globe 3D

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Flymaps | Globe 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flymaps/id1119063749/reviews) | [4.2 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-3d-planet-earth-guide/id1205858913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **26.0% of reviews** | 11.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flymaps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/533735962) | [Everyday Tools, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1007360552) |

## What reviewers say

### Flymaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flymaps/id1119063749)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flymaps Home | $6.99 | per month |
| Flymaps Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Australia & NZ +15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokyo +15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| New York +15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| California +20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Italy +25 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get All World Cities +50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| France +50 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Outdated or inaccurate map data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

**Requested features**

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


### Globe 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-3d-planet-earth-guide/id1205858913)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month sub with a discount | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 months sub with a discount | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| New Panorama mode for 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 2 Months Subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |
| New Panorama mode for 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| New Panorama mode for 3 months | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*