# Satellite Map vs Earth

The clearest difference is rating: Earth at 4.5 against Satellite Map's 2.8. Earth also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Satellite Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Earth sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Satellite Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Earth holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 329 and 326 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Satellite Map's written reviews are positive against 48% of Earth's.

Satellite Map ships an update every 2 months, Earth fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite Map | Earth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-map-live-earth/id1493334107/reviews) | **[4.5 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth/id1552347616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 326 |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **48.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [慧敏 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488751066) | [Beidou Hanglu Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454215) |

## What reviewers say

### Satellite Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-map-live-earth/id1493334107)

Explore the world with high-definition satellite imagery, 3D building models, and real-time contour maps. Discover global street information and enjoy breathtaking scenery from anywhere.

**Highlights:** HD satellite maps, 3D building models, Real-time contour maps, Global street information, Explore global scenery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Satellite map - live earth
- 🤖 Clones
- 🎨 3d live

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Everything's in Chinese no translation available
- 🌐 Only Chinese language available
- 🌐 The text on the map is in Chinese
- 🌐 Everything is written in Chinese!!!
- 🌐 Everything is in Chinese

**Reported bugs**

- The satellite map is not live
- The pictures are out of date
- Can't find map index, no way to find a particular street or area

**Requested features**

- English version
- Change language to English


### 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 Satellite Map free?

Satellite Map 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, Satellite Map or Earth?

Earth is rated higher. Satellite Map averages 2.8 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Earth averages 4.5 from 326 ratings.

### Do Satellite Map or Earth have ads?

Satellite Map shows ads; Earth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Satellite Map or Earth?

Satellite Map ships an update every 2 months, and Earth fortnightly. Most recently, Satellite Map was updated on October 26, 2026 and Earth on October 27, 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.*