# GlobeViewer Mars vs Globe Earth 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GlobeViewer Mars at 67% against Globe Earth 3D's 13%. GlobeViewer Mars also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Globe Earth 3D's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlobeViewer Mars sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Globe Earth 3D sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Globe Earth 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Globe Earth 3D has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of GlobeViewer Mars's written reviews are positive against 13% of Globe Earth 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GlobeViewer Mars ships an update monthly, Globe Earth 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlobeViewer Mars | Globe Earth 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer-mars/id1549529815/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-earth-3d-live-map/id1643122013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 13.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 144 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAB-Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/543575684) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### GlobeViewer Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer-mars/id1549529815)

Explore a detailed 3D globe of Mars, featuring official surface designations and high-resolution local maps. Track rover and helicopter movements, and view photogrammetry-based detailed images of Martian terrain. Includes a mission log dating back to 1960.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D Mars globe, High-resolution local maps, Mars mission log (since 1960), Rover and helicopter tracking, Photogrammetry-based detailed views, Multi-language support (18 languages)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $11.99 | one-time |
| Professional version | $13.99 | one-time |


### Globe Earth 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-earth-3d-live-map/id1643122013)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Explore a 3D model of Earth with detailed political and physical maps, weather, and geographical information. Discover nearby places with live satellite views and track your location. Customize your device with a live 3D Earth wallpaper.

**Highlights:** 3D Earth model, Political and physical maps, Weather information, Geography and 100+ objects, Nearby places discovery, Live satellite view, Location tracker

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Map One Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Live Map One Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Live Map Three Month | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Globe Earth 3D One Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Globe Earth 3D Live Camera | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Killer app
- ⭐ Awesome features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not live images
- 🤔 Old and blurry images
- 💰 Misleading description and not worth the money
- 🤯 Terrible app, doesn't work as advertised
- 🙄 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with some devices
- Vague instructions and poor user experience

**Requested features**

- Live satellite images
- More up-to-date imagery
- Better zooming and viewing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlobeViewer Mars free?

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

### Is Globe Earth 3D free?

Globe Earth 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GlobeViewer Mars or Globe Earth 3D?

Globe Earth 3D is rated higher. GlobeViewer Mars averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Globe Earth 3D averages 4.0 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do GlobeViewer Mars or Globe Earth 3D have ads?

Both GlobeViewer Mars and Globe Earth 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GlobeViewer Mars or Globe Earth 3D?

GlobeViewer Mars ships an update monthly, and Globe Earth 3D every 2 months. Most recently, GlobeViewer Mars was updated on October 24, 2026 and Globe Earth 3D on October 30, 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.*