# Globe Earth 3D vs Satellite Map

The clearest difference is monetization model: Satellite Map at freemium against Globe Earth 3D's subscription. Satellite Map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (40% vs 13%). Globe Earth 3D's advantage is chart position (#113 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 172). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and Satellite Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Satellite Map holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Globe Earth 3D has 1.1K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Globe Earth 3D's written reviews are positive against 40% of Satellite Map's.

Globe Earth 3D ships an update every 2 months, Satellite Map every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Globe Earth 3D | Satellite Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-earth-3d-live-map/id1643122013/reviews) | **[4.3 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-map-earth-view/id6737717786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 202 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Ankagis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683371117) |

## What reviewers say

### Globe Earth 3D

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

**Currently charting:** #113 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


### Satellite Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-map-earth-view/id6737717786)

Explore Earth with high-definition 3D satellite imagery and immersive street views. Discover distant lands, plan trips, or explore from home with detailed maps and an interactive globe. Access geographical information and navigate with GPS.

**Highlights:** High-definition satellite imagery, Immersive 360-degree street view, Interactive 3D maps and globe, World atlas with country details, Real-time GPS navigation, Detailed landscape and landmark views

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual PRO Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good satellite map
- 👍 Better than Google Earth
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Exceptional satellite mapping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Blurry images
- 👎 Not high definition
- 👎 Outdated map
- 👎 Too expensive
- 👎 Difficult to operate

**Reported bugs**

- Map not live
- Subscription not cancelled
- Map is blurry
- Map is outdated
- App not updated

**Requested features**

- Show directions
- Cancel subscription
- Update map
- Remove pop-ups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Globe Earth 3D free?

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

### Is Satellite Map free?

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

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

Satellite Map is rated higher. Globe Earth 3D averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Satellite Map averages 4.3 from 172 ratings.

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

Globe Earth 3D shows ads; Satellite Map does not.

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

Globe Earth 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Satellite Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Globe Earth 3D was updated on October 30, 2026 and Satellite Map on October 30, 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.*