# ScratchMap vs GlobeChecker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlobeChecker at none against ScratchMap's 1. GlobeChecker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ScratchMap's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScratchMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GlobeChecker asks for nothing beyond the download.

GlobeChecker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScratchMap has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScratchMap | GlobeChecker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchmap-travel-tracker/id1234343305/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globechecker/id6759268179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Shymanskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454603992) | [CHARLES EDWARD WILLIAMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877512197) |

## What reviewers say

### ScratchMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchmap-travel-tracker/id1234343305)

Visually track your global adventures by scratching off visited countries on an interactive map. Set personal travel goals, earn ranks, and share your progress with friends. Designed for privacy with no account or ads required.

**Highlights:** Scratch off visited countries, Mark countries as lived-in or to visit, Track progress by continent and overall, Search countries by name, Earn traveler ranks, Share map progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### GlobeChecker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globechecker/id6759268179)

Easily track, visualize, and share your global travel experiences. Automatically discover visited countries by scanning photo location data or manually mark destinations on an interactive world map. Set travel goals and celebrate your adventures.

**Highlights:** Interactive world map of 195 countries, Automatic photo scanning for visited locations, Detailed travel statistics and progress tracking, Searchable country list with flags, Shareable travel progress cards, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScratchMap free?

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

### Is GlobeChecker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScratchMap or GlobeChecker?

GlobeChecker is rated higher. ScratchMap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while GlobeChecker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScratchMap or GlobeChecker have ads?

Neither ScratchMap nor GlobeChecker shows ads.

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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.*