# GlobeViewer Mars vs Globe 3D Earth

The clearest difference is rating: Globe 3D Earth at 4.0 against GlobeViewer Mars's 3.2. Globe 3D Earth also leads on ratings volume (84 vs 5). GlobeViewer Mars's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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 3D Earth sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Globe 3D Earth holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Globe 3D Earth has 84 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 50% of Globe 3D Earth'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 3D Earth every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlobeViewer Mars | Globe 3D Earth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer-mars/id1549529815/reviews) | **[4.0 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-3d-earth-world-map-live/id6746240448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAB-Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/543575684) | [Shams Alam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099267051) |

## 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 3D Earth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-3d-earth-world-map-live/id6746240448)

Explore the planet in stunning 3D with live GPS tracking, a real-time compass, and location-based media. Discover countries, cities, and natural wonders, or watch live video streams from famous places. Ideal for travelers, students, and geography enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Immersive 3D globe exploration, Live GPS location tracking, Location tagging for photos, Built-in navigation compass, Live video streams from global locations, Customizable globe styles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Onboarding weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| LifeTime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlobeViewer Mars free?

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

### Is Globe 3D Earth free?

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

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

Globe 3D Earth is rated higher. GlobeViewer Mars averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Globe 3D Earth averages 4.0 from 84 ratings.

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

Both GlobeViewer Mars and Globe 3D Earth show ads.

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

GlobeViewer Mars ships an update monthly, and Globe 3D Earth every 3 weeks. Most recently, GlobeViewer Mars was updated on November 3, 2026 and Globe 3D Earth on November 5, 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.*