Comparison

Share the World vs AeroExplorer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Share the World

Explore curated maps of popular locations like national parks and trails. Share interactive map snapshots directly with your contacts via messages, allowing them to view and interact with your discoveries.

Highlights
  • Browse maps of trails and points of interest
  • Interactive 3D map experiences
  • Share map snapshots via messages
  • Zoom and rotate maps
  • Insert map images into messages
  • Use inline replies and Tapback
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Stay connected to your World by exploring some of our favorite places on the map. See our maps and explore campgrounds, trails and other points of interest and share to your contacts from within Messages. Features • Browse maps and locations for trails in Lebanon, Oregon and Joshua Tree & Yosemite National Parks. • See Joshua Tree & Yosemite in a rich and interactive three-dimensional experience. • Take a snapshot of your map and send to your contacts as you browse around and "Share your World". Adjust the map by zooming and rotating and then pressing the camera aperture to insert your map snapshot into your message. • "Share the World" with your iMessage contacts by sharing the trails, points of interest, and places that you have explored. • Insert the map image to a single contact or to your group iMessage and add your own text to your contacts. • Sharing maps via iMessage, allow you and your contacts to use inline replies and Tapback. • Send unlimited map images to any iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or watchOS device with iMessage, or send to your contacts over as a MMS messages.

About

AeroExplorer

Explore the world with interactive 3D maps. Fly over cities, discover random locations, and customize your map view with light/dark modes and different styles. Enjoy an immersive experience on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • 3D Flyover mode
  • Random location discovery
  • Dark and light mode options
  • Multiple map styles (standard, satellite, hybrid)
  • User location display
Features
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Discover the world right from your iPhone or iPad with AeroExplorer, your window to beautiful, interactive maps. Fly over breathtaking landscapes, explore random locations, or find yourself on the map — all with a tap. Switch between light and dark modes, customize your map style, and enjoy a smooth, immersive way to explore the world wherever you go. Features: - Flyover mode: Experience stunning 3D views of major cities and landmarks - Random location: Instantly jump to a new, random spot on Earth - Dark & light mode: Choose the look that fits your style or environment - Map styles: Switch between standard, satellite, and hybrid maps - User location: See where you are and explore your surroundings AeroExplorer Terms and Privacy Policy - Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/mapflyover-policy-privacy - Terms of Service (EULA): https://bit.ly/mapflyover-terms-of-use

Screenshots

Share the World4 screens
AeroExplorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Share the World at none against AeroExplorer's 3. Share the World also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AeroExplorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Share the World asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Share the World against 5.0 for AeroExplorer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Share the World has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Share the World ships an update every 2 weeks, AeroExplorer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Share the World versus AeroExplorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShare the WorldAeroExplorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperePi Rational, Inc.Mobivalley

Customer experience

Share the World

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AeroExplorer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Share the World

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AeroExplorer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$9.99

Questions

Is Share the World free?
Share the World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AeroExplorer free?
AeroExplorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Share the World or AeroExplorer?
Share the World and AeroExplorer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Share the World or AeroExplorer have ads?
Neither Share the World nor AeroExplorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Share the World or AeroExplorer?
Share the World ships an update every 2 weeks, and AeroExplorer every 10 days. Most recently, Share the World was updated on November 3, 2026 and AeroExplorer on October 30, 2026.

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