# Connected Earth vs Jupiter

The clearest difference is rating: Jupiter at 5.0 against Connected Earth's 4.0. Connected Earth's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Jupiter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Connected Earth ships an update every 91 months, Jupiter every 58 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connected Earth | Jupiter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-earth/id1220530870/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-juno/id1562173082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 91 months | **Every 58 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 63 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Celestial Dynamics AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/997250789) | [Alparslan Topbas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130875171) |

## What reviewers say

### Connected Earth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-earth/id1220530870)

Explore global transportation and communication networks. Visualize roads, railways, shipping lanes, and flight routes, along with submarine internet cables, to understand Earth's interconnectedness. Gain a unified perspective of our planet and the systems that link us.

**Highlights:** Global transportation visualization, Communication network mapping, Interactive Earth view, Submarine cable layer, Unified planet perspective

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jupiter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-juno/id1562173082)

Explore Jupiter with stunning images and scientific insights from NASA's Juno mission. Features an immersive slideshow, interactive 3D models, and a dynamic video library for a deep-space educational experience.

**Highlights:** High-definition Jupiter images, Scientific insights for each image, Immersive full-screen slideshow, Dynamic video library, Interactive 3D models of Jupiter, Haptic feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connected Earth free?

Connected Earth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jupiter free?

Jupiter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Connected Earth or Jupiter?

Jupiter is rated higher. Connected Earth averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Jupiter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Connected Earth or Jupiter have ads?

Jupiter shows ads; Connected Earth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connected Earth or Jupiter?

Connected Earth ships an update every 91 months, and Jupiter every 58 months. Most recently, Connected Earth was updated on September 29, 2026 and Jupiter on September 30, 2026.

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