Comparison

Earth 3D vs Countries 195

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

Head to head
About

Earth 3D

Explore a highly realistic 3D model of Earth, complete with dynamic clouds, storms, and atmospheric effects. Observe celestial bodies like the Moon and Sun against the backdrop of the Milky Way. This app offers a relaxing way to de-stress and appreciate the beauty of our planet.

Highlights
  • Realistic Earth with relief and clouds
  • Dynamic storm and shadow effects
  • Moon and Sun observation
  • Milky Way background
  • Interactive rotation and zoom
  • Multiple camera views
Features
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Enjoy our living Earth, with the Moon and the Sun drifting against the backdrop of the Milky Way. A truly relaxing way to slow down and find calm in a stressful moment. A strikingly realistic Earth : - Terrain relief, clouds with relief, shadows and altitude - Night side glowing with city lights, softly diffused through the clouds - Storm cells animating in the clouds on the night side - Sun reflections on the oceans, eclipses and sun masking - Atmospheric scattering around the globe - A detailed Moon with relief, eclipses, and its shadow cast on Earth - All of it set against the Milky Way and the real night sky - A perfect way to reconnect with the quiet beauty of our world. Tailored to your device: the level of detail and visual effects automatically scale to your device — the more powerful it is, the richer and sharper the experience. Controls : - Drag with one finger to rotate around the Earth; pinch with two fingers to zoom. - Switch camera modes with the top-right buttons: free, orbital, or geostationary. - Pause the animation with the top-left button — then breathe in, and breathe out. - Hold the bottom-right button to speed up time. Take care of yourself, your family and friends — and of our Mother Earth !

About

Countries 195

Features
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Countries 195 makes learning the world feel like a game. Learn all 195 countries and build connections between the facts that matter: Japan → Tokyo → Japanese Yen → Japanese → JP → JPN → +81 → Asia → UTC+9 Explore flags, capitals, populations, currencies, languages, country codes, regions and world time — then reinforce what you know through quick quizzes, flashcards and challenges. LEARN THE WORLD Explore all 195 countries in one searchable collection. Search by country, capital, currency, language, code or time zone and quickly discover the information connected to each place. MASTER THE ESSENTIALS Learn and practise: • Countries and flags • Capital cities • Population • Currencies and currency codes • Languages • ISO country codes • International calling codes • Internet country domains • Continents and regions • UTC offsets and time zones PLAY TO REMEMBER Turn geography into quick challenges with: • Flag Sprint • Country Chain • Capital Match • Capital Rush • Which Country? • Population Challenge • Time Traveller Practise both directions — recognise a country from its flag, find a country from its capital, identify currencies, compare populations and calculate the time around the world. UNDERSTAND WORLD TIME Learn UTC offsets, common time-zone abbreviations, seasonal clock changes and the International Date Line. Time Traveller asks practical questions such as: “If it’s 09:00 in London, what time is it in Tokyo?” BUILD MASTERY Countries 195 tracks what you have seen, what needs more practice and what you have mastered across different skills. Your goal is simple: 195 countries. One world. Learn them all. No account required. Learn at your own pace and watch your mastery of the world grow.

Screenshots

Earth 3D3 screens
Countries 1954 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Earth 3D at Free against Countries 195's $1.99. Earth 3D also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Earth 3D is free to download; Countries 195 costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Earth 3D versus Countries 195: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarth 3DCountries 195
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOLILABThomas Richardson

Bugs and requests

Earth 3D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Buttons impossible to use after 8k update
  • App doesn't work after iOS 2.0.1 update
  • Blurry when zooming in
  • Earth won't stop moving

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more planets and solar system
  • Real-time weather and cloud cover
  • Ability to control rotation and zoom
  • Accurate sun/moon positioning

Countries 195

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Earth 3D

No in-app purchases

None

Countries 195

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Earth 3D free?
Earth 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countries 195 free?
Countries 195 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Earth 3D or Countries 195 have ads?
Neither Earth 3D nor Countries 195 shows ads.

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