Comparison

Globe Earth 3D vs EarthScope

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

Head to head
About

Globe Earth 3D

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
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This interactive 3D globe features the wonders of the world, political and physical maps, and weather. Discover a lot of fascinating facts and useful information about our planet! Original and colorful graphics, user-friendly interface, and accurate information – this is what Globe Earth 3D - Live Camera is all about! Features: • Relief model of the Earth planet • Handy navigational menu • Our planet in 3D mode • Extensive geography and more than 100 geographic objects • Political world map and atlas • Globe with all the world's countries and their capitals The powerful 3D engine created that amazing 3D Earth model and optical effects that have never been seen on the App Store. Whole Earth planet, the moon, a billion stars, and galaxies at your fingertips. Set this amazing 3D Earth as a live wallpaper on your device, and it will surprise your friends when they see it. Nearby places are also a helpful feature in Earth Live maps, allowing users to see nearby locations at any time. Earth Maps and satellite views are also available for nearby places. Keep these live Earth HD maps on your device and enjoy multi-features in a single app, including live satellite view, & speedometer, and a location tracker. Globe Earth 3D - Live Map offers you 3 unique plans. Subscribe to have unlimited access to the premium version of the app. One Week - $6.99 One Month - $14.99 3 Months - $29.99 * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. For more information : Terms & Conditions: https://zipoapps.com/globeearth3dios/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/globeearth3dios/privacy/

About

EarthScope

Explore the world with live earth views, interactive maps, and GPS tools. Discover places, capture moments with location data, and navigate with clarity. Features include live cams, street-level views, and traffic updates.

Highlights
  • Live earth views from cities worldwide
  • Street-level scouting with Look Around
  • Photos with GPS coordinates and timestamps
  • Interactive 3D Earth and orbital maps
  • Live traffic condition checks
  • Parking pin and navigation back to car
Features
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Explore the world with live earth views, maps, and GPS tools. EarthScope brings live cams, interactive maps, and location tools into one simple app. Discover places, capture moments, and navigate with clarity wherever you go. Features • Watch public live views from cities around the world • Browse street-level Look Around and scout places before you go • Capture photos with GPS coordinates, map stamps, and timestamps • Spin an interactive 3D Earth and jump into maps from orbit • Discover famous landmarks and save spots for later • Check live traffic conditions before you leave • Use the built-in compass for everyday heading and bearing • Drop a parking pin and navigate back to your car • Plan trips with countdowns, checklists, and world clocks Whether you’re exploring new places, saving travel memories, or checking the road ahead, EarthScope keeps useful location tools in one clean experience. Discover more. Explore further.

Screenshots

Globe Earth 3D4 screens
EarthScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EarthScope at none against Globe Earth 3D's 14. EarthScope also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#8 vs #96). Globe Earth 3D's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 204). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Globe Earth 3D sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. EarthScope asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Globe Earth 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Globe Earth 3D has 1.1K ratings behind it against 204, 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 5% of EarthScope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Globe Earth 3D ships an update every 2 months, EarthScope fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Globe Earth 3D versus EarthScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobe Earth 3DEarthScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.1K ratings) — better3.8 (204 ratings)
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews — better4.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better204
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#96#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsEINMOB LIMITED

Customer experience

Globe Earth 3D

All ratings1,051 ratings
Positive75.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative83.8%

EarthScope

All ratings204 ratings
Positive69.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative26.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive4.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative95.5%

Bugs and requests

Globe Earth 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Incompatible with some devices
  • Vague instructions and poor user experience

Requested features

3 requests
  • Live satellite images
  • More up-to-date imagery
  • Better zooming and viewing capabilities

EarthScope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Globe Earth 3D

Subscriptions13
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
Show 10 more
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Live Map One Week$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Live Map One Month$14.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Live Map Three Month$29.993 Months
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Globe Earth 3D One Year$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Globe Earth 3D Live Camera$44.99
None

EarthScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Globe Earth 3D free?
Globe Earth 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EarthScope free?
EarthScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Globe Earth 3D or EarthScope?
Globe Earth 3D is rated higher. Globe Earth 3D averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while EarthScope averages 3.8 from 204 ratings.
Do Globe Earth 3D or EarthScope have ads?
Both Globe Earth 3D and EarthScope show ads.
Which is updated more often, Globe Earth 3D or EarthScope?
Globe Earth 3D ships an update every 2 months, and EarthScope fortnightly. Most recently, Globe Earth 3D was updated on September 30, 2026 and EarthScope on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Globe Earth 3D or EarthScope?
Globe Earth 3D currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and EarthScope at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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