# Globe 3D vs CS Mapping

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CS Mapping at 100% against Globe 3D's 12%. CS Mapping also leads on ads (none vs shown). Globe 3D's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Globe 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and CS Mapping sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Globe 3D ships an update fortnightly, CS Mapping every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Globe 3D | CS Mapping |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-3d-planet-earth-guide/id1205858913/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 246 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Everyday Tools, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1007360552) | [Oleg Drobyshev](https://appshunter.io/developer/607614659) |

## What reviewers say

### Globe 3D

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

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

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


### CS Mapping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cs-mapping-explore-places/id1611316494)

Create and share personalized maps with friends, marking important locations and discovering points of interest. Access Wikipedia articles and check weather conditions for marked spots. Ideal for explorers, travelers, and anyone wanting to document or share locations.

**Highlights:** Mark and save custom locations, View Wikipedia articles at marked spots, Check weather conditions for locations, Share marks publicly or privately, Discover traveler recommendations, Create personalized maps

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 6 Months subscription | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly subscription | $43.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Globe 3D free?

Globe 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CS Mapping free?

CS Mapping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Globe 3D or CS Mapping have ads?

Globe 3D shows ads; CS Mapping does not.

### Which is updated more often, Globe 3D or CS Mapping?

Globe 3D ships an update fortnightly, and CS Mapping every 5 weeks. Most recently, Globe 3D was updated on October 26, 2026 and CS Mapping on October 21, 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.*