# Earth vs Globe Earth 3D

The clearest difference is monetization model: Earth at free with in-app purchases against Globe Earth 3D's subscription. Earth also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 13%) and ads (none vs shown). Globe Earth 3D's advantage is chart position (#120 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 326). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Earth sells 2 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.

Earth holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 326 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Earth's written reviews are positive against 13% of Globe Earth 3D's.

Earth ships an update fortnightly, Globe Earth 3D every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earth | Globe Earth 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth/id1552347616/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-earth-3d-live-map/id1643122013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 326 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.5% of reviews** | 13.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 185 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beidou Hanglu Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454215) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Globe Earth 3D

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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 Earth free?

Earth 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, Earth or Globe Earth 3D?

Earth is rated higher. Earth averages 4.5 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while Globe Earth 3D averages 4.0 from 1.1K ratings.

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

Globe Earth 3D shows ads; Earth does not.

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

Earth ships an update fortnightly, and Globe Earth 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Earth was updated on October 27, 2026 and Globe Earth 3D on October 27, 2026.

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