# GlobeViewer vs Magic Globe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Globe at none against GlobeViewer's 11. Magic Globe also leads on ads (none vs shown). GlobeViewer's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

GlobeViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobeViewer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GlobeViewer ships an update every 6 weeks, Magic Globe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlobeViewer | Magic Globe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer/id1394087613/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-globe-ar/id1522870589/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 236 MB | 558 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAB-Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/543575684) | [Shenzhen Weijing Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502080272) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Magic Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-globe-ar/id1522870589)

Explore the world through augmented reality with interactive 3D models and engaging educational content. Discover diverse themes like animals, architecture, and space, making learning fun for children.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality (AR) exploration, Interactive 3D models, 12 diverse educational themes, Voice interaction, World landmarks and natural wonders, Dinosaur and animal worlds, Astronomy and geography content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlobeViewer free?

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

### Is Magic Globe free?

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

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

GlobeViewer is rated higher. GlobeViewer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Magic Globe averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GlobeViewer or Magic Globe have ads?

GlobeViewer shows ads; Magic Globe does not.

### Which is updated more often, GlobeViewer or Magic Globe?

GlobeViewer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magic Globe every 3 weeks. Most recently, GlobeViewer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Magic Globe on October 4, 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.*