# BIGEMAP卫星地图 vs Earth

BIGEMAP卫星地图 and Earth both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of BIGEMAP卫星地图's written reviews are positive against 48% of Earth's. BIGEMAP卫星地图 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 326). Earth's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Earth sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BIGEMAP卫星地图 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for BIGEMAP卫星地图 against 4.5 for Earth. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BIGEMAP卫星地图 has 7.7K ratings behind it against 326, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of BIGEMAP卫星地图's written reviews are positive against 48% of Earth's.

BIGEMAP卫星地图 ships an update weekly, Earth fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BIGEMAP卫星地图 | Earth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigemap/id1481799950/reviews)** | [4.5 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth/id1552347616/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 326 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 47.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 250 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Bigemap Data Processing Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480477241) | [Beidou Hanglu Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454215) |

## What reviewers say

### BIGEMAP卫星地图

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigemap/id1481799950)

This app provides high-definition satellite maps, advanced surveying tools, and route planning for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. It supports various data formats, offers collaborative features, and includes a watermark camera for field documentation.

**Highlights:** High-definition satellite imagery, Outdoor surveying and design tools, Watermark camera for field photos, Route planning and navigation, Track recording and sharing, 3D maps and profile views, Collaborative work features, Offline map data support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Earth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth/id1552347616)

Explore a detailed 3D globe with satellite imagery and road navigation. Quickly locate points of interest by coordinates and view Earth's nightscape. Offers fast performance and extensive historical data for global exploration.

**Highlights:** 3D globe visualization, Satellite and road layers, Coordinate-based search, Night mode viewing, Satellite navigation with compass, Extensive historical imagery data

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Earth Annual Membership | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent member of Earth | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BIGEMAP卫星地图 free?

BIGEMAP卫星地图 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Earth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BIGEMAP卫星地图 or Earth?

BIGEMAP卫星地图 is rated higher. BIGEMAP卫星地图 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Earth averages 4.5 from 326 ratings.

### Do BIGEMAP卫星地图 or Earth have ads?

BIGEMAP卫星地图 shows ads; Earth does not.

### Which is updated more often, BIGEMAP卫星地图 or Earth?

BIGEMAP卫星地图 ships an update weekly, and Earth fortnightly. Most recently, BIGEMAP卫星地图 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Earth on October 22, 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.*