# Globe Earth 3D vs EarthScope

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 (#5 vs #107). 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Globe Earth 3D | EarthScope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-earth-3d-live-map/id1643122013/reviews)** | [3.8 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthscope-gps-map-camera/id6787098655/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 204 |
| Positive reviews | **13.2% of reviews** | 4.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #107 | **#5** |
| Size | 202 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [EINMOB LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692475934) |

## What reviewers say

### Globe Earth 3D

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

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Grossing · Navigation, #158 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


### EarthScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthscope-gps-map-camera/id6787098655)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 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 October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Globe Earth 3D or EarthScope?

Globe Earth 3D currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and EarthScope at #5. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*