# AR Globe vs GlobeViewer

The clearest difference is rating: AR Globe at 4.6 against GlobeViewer's 3.4. AR Globe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). GlobeViewer's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlobeViewer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. AR Globe asks for nothing beyond the download.

AR Globe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of AR Globe's written reviews are positive against 33% of GlobeViewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Globe | GlobeViewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-globe-david-rumsey-maps/id1315676574/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer/id1394087613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Rumsey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315676573) | [RAB-Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/543575684) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-globe-david-rumsey-maps/id1315676574)

Explore historical globes in your own space using augmented reality. Move around, zoom in, and even go inside these detailed 3D models. It serves as both an educational tool for history and an engaging interactive experience.

**Highlights:** Explore historic globes in AR, Move and interact with globes in 3D, Zoom and rotate globes, Explore globes from the inside, Educational history tool, Interactive game experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GlobeViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer/id1394087613)

Explore Earth with a high-resolution 3D globe and topography maps. View surface, underwater, and topographical details, with real-time event overlays. Access extensive geographical data for offline use.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D globe, High-resolution topography maps, Surface and underwater views, Real-time event overlays, Offline data caching, Extensive place names and geographical features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4K & Polar Regions | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4K & South America | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4K & Pacific | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4K & Japan/Korea/Taiwan | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8K & North America | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K & Australia | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K & China | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K & Russia | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K & Europe | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Globe free?

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

### Is GlobeViewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AR Globe or GlobeViewer?

AR Globe is rated higher. AR Globe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while GlobeViewer averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do AR Globe or GlobeViewer have ads?

GlobeViewer shows ads; AR Globe does not.

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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.*