# Globe Earth 3D vs Smartmap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartmap at none against Globe Earth 3D's 14. Smartmap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Globe Earth 3D's advantage is chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Globe Earth 3D sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Smartmap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Globe Earth 3D ships an update every 2 months, Smartmap every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Globe Earth 3D | Smartmap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-earth-3d-live-map/id1643122013/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 202 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [AMAN Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298891449) |

## What reviewers say

### Globe Earth 3D

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

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Navigation, #156 Top Free · 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


### Smartmap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartmap-ai-map/id6476070462)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Globe Earth 3D free?

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

### Is Smartmap free?

Smartmap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Globe Earth 3D shows ads; Smartmap does not.

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

Globe Earth 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Smartmap every 8 days. Most recently, Globe Earth 3D was updated on September 23, 2026 and Smartmap on September 17, 2026.

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