# Google Earth vs Live Earth Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Earth at 44% against Live Earth Map's 0%. Google Earth also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Live Earth Map's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Earth Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Google Earth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live Earth Map holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Earth has 47K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Google Earth's written reviews are positive against 0% of Live Earth Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Earth ships an update fortnightly, Live Earth Map every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Earth | Live Earth Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-earth/id293622097/reviews) | **[4.2 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-earth-map-live-camera/id1632029733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Bhavik Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/668085657) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Earth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-earth/id293622097)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Explore the world with high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain. Dive into streets with Street View and create collaborative, data-driven maps from anywhere.

**Highlights:** High-resolution satellite imagery, 3D terrain and building exploration, Street View 360° perspectives, Create and collaborate on maps, Data-driven mapping

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌎 Ability to explore the world
- 👍 Useful for geography and education
- 🌍 Detailed satellite and street view imagery
- 🎨 3D mode for immersive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Outdated imagery and maps
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific locations
- 🚧 Blurred or missing details in some areas
- 🛑 Restricted access to certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on mobile devices
- Inconsistent performance and quality across platforms
- Issues with loading and displaying street view

**Requested features**

- Update satellite and street view imagery more frequently
- Improve search and navigation functionality
- Add more 3D coverage for cities and landmarks
- Introduce a night mode or time-of-day feature
- Allow users to report outdated or missing information


### Live Earth Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-earth-map-live-camera/id1632029733)

Explore the world with live street and satellite views. See 3D buildings, traffic status, and find nearby places. This app offers virtual travel navigation and real-time Earth views from space.

**Highlights:** Live street view in 3D, Satellite map view, Real-time Earth view from space, Traffic status updates, Find nearby places, Virtual travel navigation, Public webcam live streams

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Earth Map One Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Earth Map HD One Year | $44.99 | per year |
| Live Earth Map Live Camera Pro | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Earth free?

Google Earth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live Earth Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Earth or Live Earth Map?

Live Earth Map is rated higher. Google Earth averages 4.0 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Live Earth Map averages 4.2 from 118 ratings.

### Do Google Earth or Live Earth Map have ads?

Live Earth Map shows ads; Google Earth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Earth or Live Earth Map?

Google Earth ships an update fortnightly, and Live Earth Map every 17 months. Most recently, Google Earth was updated on September 26, 2026 and Live Earth Map on September 23, 2026.

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