# Live Earth Map vs Globe Planet 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Live Earth Map at 4.2 against Globe Planet 3D's 2.0. Live Earth Map also leads on ratings volume (118 vs 10). Globe Planet 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Earth Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Globe Planet 3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Live Earth Map holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Earth Map has 118 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Live Earth Map ships an update every 17 months, Globe Planet 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Earth Map | Globe Planet 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-earth-map-live-camera/id1632029733/reviews)** | [2.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-planet-3d-earth-map/id1641123745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhavik Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/668085657) | [Anna Vilmas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593009460) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Earth Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-earth-map-live-camera/id1632029733)

Explore the world with live street and satellite views. See 3D buildings, traffic status, and find nearby places. This app offers virtual travel navigation and real-time Earth views from space.

**Highlights:** Live street view in 3D, Satellite map view, Real-time Earth view from space, Traffic status updates, Find nearby places, Virtual travel navigation, Public webcam live streams

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Earth Map One Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Earth Map HD One Year | $44.99 | per year |
| Live Earth Map Live Camera Pro | $44.99 | one-time |


### Globe Planet 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-planet-3d-earth-map/id1641123745)

Explore an interactive 3D model of Earth to learn geography, countries, and their details. Discover real-time day and night cycles and plan your next vacation destination with this educational world atlas.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D Earth model, Detailed country information, Political, climate, and disaster maps, Real-time day/night cycle, Travel planning tool, Geography learning aid

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Globe Planet 3D - Earth Map | $7.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium Pass | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months Premium Pass | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Earth Map free?

Live Earth Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Globe Planet 3D free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Earth Map or Globe Planet 3D?

Live Earth Map is rated higher. Live Earth Map averages 4.2 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Globe Planet 3D averages 2.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Live Earth Map or Globe Planet 3D have ads?

Live Earth Map shows ads; Globe Planet 3D does not.

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

Live Earth Map ships an update every 17 months, and Globe Planet 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Live Earth Map was updated on September 23, 2026 and Globe Planet 3D on September 21, 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.*