# Globe Earth 3D vs Globe 3D Earth

The clearest difference is monetization model: Globe 3D Earth at free with in-app purchases against Globe Earth 3D's subscription. Globe 3D Earth also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Globe Earth 3D's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 85) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Globe Earth 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Globe 3D Earth sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Globe Earth 3D against 4.0 for Globe 3D Earth. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Globe Earth 3D has 1.1K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Globe Earth 3D's written reviews are positive against 43% of Globe 3D Earth's.

Globe Earth 3D ships an update every 2 months, Globe 3D Earth every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Globe Earth 3D | Globe 3D Earth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-earth-3d-live-map/id1643122013/reviews) | **[4.0 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-3d-earth-world-map-live/id6746240448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 85 |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 202 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Shams Alam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099267051) |

## What reviewers say

### Globe Earth 3D

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

**Currently charting:** #116 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Map One Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| 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


### Globe 3D Earth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-3d-earth-world-map-live/id6746240448)

Explore the planet in stunning 3D with live GPS tracking, a real-time compass, and location-based media. Discover countries, cities, and natural wonders, or watch live video streams from famous places. Ideal for travelers, students, and geography enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Immersive 3D globe exploration, Live GPS location tracking, Location tagging for photos, Built-in navigation compass, Live video streams from global locations, Customizable globe styles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Onboarding weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| LifeTime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Globe Earth 3D free?

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

### Is Globe 3D Earth free?

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

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

Globe 3D Earth is rated higher. Globe Earth 3D averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Globe 3D Earth averages 4.0 from 85 ratings.

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

Both Globe Earth 3D and Globe 3D Earth show ads.

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

Globe Earth 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Globe 3D Earth every 3 weeks. Most recently, Globe Earth 3D was updated on November 7, 2026 and Globe 3D Earth on November 10, 2026.

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