Comparison

Earth Explore vs Timelapse Map

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

Head to head
About

Earth Explore

Identify bird songs using artificial intelligence with this application. It can classify over 2000 bird species globally, all processed directly on your device without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • AI-powered bird song classification
  • Supports over 2000 bird species
  • Offline functionality
  • On-device processing
  • Global bird song database
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Use this app to classify bird songs! Using artificial neural networks, the application can classify the song of over 2000 different birds from around the world. And with no need to connect to any remote server, this app can run all of its classifications on your phone, without connection to the internet.

About

Timelapse Map

Explore Earth's evolution with interactive satellite imagery. Scrub through years of visual data to witness changes in coastlines, urban growth, forests, and natural phenomena. Gain insights with advanced analytics tools.

Highlights
  • Scrub through years of satellite imagery
  • Observe coastline and urban growth
  • Track forest and water body changes
  • Analyze agricultural patterns
  • View natural phenomena
  • Real-time geospatial data access
  • Advanced analytics tools (in-app purchase)
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Purple Satellite lets you scrub time with your finger and watch the planet change. Slide through years of real satellite imagery. Cities grow, mines expand, forests disappear, coastlines shift. No timelines to configure. No layers to babysit. Just touch, drag, and see Earth evolve in front of you. Here are six exciting reasons to start looking at satellite images: Coastlines and Beaches: See how our beautiful coastlines and beaches change over time. You can observe the ebb and flow of tides, the impact of storms, and even the effects of human activities like building and conservation efforts. Urban Growth: Watch cities grow and evolve! Satellite images can show how urban areas expand, new neighborhoods pop up, and green spaces are preserved or developed. It’s like seeing the heartbeat of human civilization. Forests and Green Spaces: Explore the lush greenery of forests and parks. You can track how forests grow, recover from fires, or change with the seasons. It’s a great way to appreciate the resilience and beauty of nature. Water Bodies: From lakes and rivers to oceans, satellite images let you see the shimmering blue of our planet’s water bodies. You can observe changes in water levels, the health of coral reefs, and even the movement of glaciers. Agricultural Patterns: Discover the patchwork quilt of farmlands. Satellite images can show how crops are planted, harvested, and rotated. It’s fascinating to see how agriculture adapts to different climates and seasons. The Power of Nature: Witness the dynamic forces of nature, like volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and the shifting of tectonic plates. These images highlight the incredible power and beauty of our planet’s natural processes. Key Features: Real-Time Geospatial Data: Access and analyze real-time geospatial data directly from your mobile device. User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through a sleek and intuitive interface designed for ease of use. Advanced Analytics: Utilize powerful shortwave infrared analytics tools to gain insights and make informed decisions. (In-app purchase required). Stay Updated: We regularly update our app to bring you the latest features and improvements. Keep an eye on our updates to make the most out of Purple Satellite. Contact Us: For any questions or concerns regarding the app, please reach out to us at support@purplegeo.com. Download Purple Satellite today and elevate your geospatial capabilities! Purple Satellite includes both a free version and a subscription plan, "Purple Satellite Pro", with access to additional features including visualization of High Dynamic Range (HDR) imagery, and filtering of images to remove snow-covered dates from timelapses. You can subscribe and pay on the App Store, using your Apple ID. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions cost $7.99/month or $39.99/year in the USA, or the equivalent price in your local currency as determined by current App Store Pricing. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renew may be turned off after purchase by going to the ‘Manage Subscription’ page in settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The subscription will renew at the same cost. Terms of Service: https://www.purplegeo.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.purplegeo.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Earth Explore3 screens
Timelapse Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Earth Explore at 5.0 against Timelapse Map's 3.0. Earth Explore also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Timelapse Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price and device support 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. Timelapse Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Earth Explore asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Earth Explore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Earth Explore versus Timelapse Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarth ExploreTimelapse Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCameron RyanPurple Geospatial Inc.

Customer experience

Earth Explore

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Timelapse Map

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Earth Explore

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Timelapse Map

Subscriptions2
  • Purple Satellite Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Purple Satellite Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Earth Explore free?
Earth Explore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timelapse Map free?
Timelapse Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Earth Explore or Timelapse Map?
Earth Explore is rated higher. Earth Explore averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Timelapse Map averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Earth Explore or Timelapse Map have ads?
Earth Explore shows ads; Timelapse Map does not.

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