Google Earth vs MAPS.ME
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Google Earth
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.
- High-resolution satellite imagery
- 3D terrain and building exploration
- Street View 360° perspectives
- Create and collaborate on maps
- Data-driven mapping
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Create and collaborate on immersive, data-driven maps from anywhere, with the new Google Earth. See the world from above with high-resolution satellite imagery, explore 3D terrain and buildings in hundreds of cities, and dive in to streets and neighborhoods with Street View's 360° perspectives.
MAPS.ME
Navigate anywhere with detailed, offline maps and turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, and cycling. Discover points of interest, hiking trails, and curated travel guides without needing an internet connection. Save locations, book hotels, and share your journey easily.
- Offline maps
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Detailed points of interest
- Hiking trails
- Curated travel guides
- Location saving and sharing
- Hotel booking integration
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Fast, detailed and entirely offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation – trusted by over 140 million travelers worldwide. OFFLINE MAPS Save mobile data; no internet is required. NAVIGATION Use driving, walking and cycle navigation anywhere in the world. TRAVEL GUIDES Save you time planning the trip and never miss an interesting place with our ready-made travel guides. We've partnered with the best travel content creators to build travel guide catalog for hunderds of destinations around the world. Whether you prefer city travel, car trips or outdoor activities you will find a great choice of guides for a perfect journey. INCREDIBLY DETAILED Directions to points of interest (POIs), hiking trails and places missing from other maps. UP-TO-DATE Maps are updated by millions of OpenStreetMap contributors daily. OSM is an open-source alternative to Google Maps and Apple Maps. FAST AND RELIABLE Offline search, GPS navigation along with optimized maps to effectively save memory space. BOOKMARKS Save locations you love and share them with your friends. AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE Essential for home and travel. MAPS.ME is free to download and use. AND MORE! – Search through different categories, e.g. restaurants, cafes, tourist attractions, hotels, ATMs and public transport (metro, bus, etc). – Make hotel bookings via Booking.com directly from the app. – Share your location via text message or social media. – When cycling or walking, the app shows whether the way is uphill or downhill. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. If you have any questions, visit our Help Center: support.maps.me. If you are unable to find the answer to your question, contact us at: feedback@maps.me. Follow us on FB: http://www.facebook.com/mapswithme | Twitter: @MAPS_ME Privacy Policy: https://maps.me/policy/ Terms of Use: https://maps.me/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MAPS.ME at 4.7 against Google Earth's 4.0. MAPS.ME also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Google Earth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. MAPS.ME sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Google Earth asks for nothing beyond the download.
MAPS.ME holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48K and 79K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Google Earth's written reviews are positive against 60% of MAPS.ME's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Google Earth | MAPS.ME |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (48K ratings) | 4.7 (79K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | 60.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48K | 79K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | #21 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 315 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Convexity Holdings AG | |
Customer experience
Google Earth
MAPS.ME
User reviews
Google Earth
From 48K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌎 Ability to explore the world
- 👍 Useful for geography and education
- 🌍 Detailed satellite and street view imagery
- 🎨 3D mode for immersive experience
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Outdated imagery and maps
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific locations
- 🚧 Blurred or missing details in some areas
- 🛑 Restricted access to certain regions
MAPS.ME
From 79K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Offline maps and navigation
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- 🗺️ Detailed maps with points of interest
- 🔍 Useful search functionality
- 💾 Ability to download maps for offline use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Unreliable search and address lookup
- 🗺️ Outdated or missing map data
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficulty managing accounts and syncing across devices
Bugs and requests
Google Earth
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes and freezes on mobile devices
- Inconsistent performance and quality across platforms
- Issues with loading and displaying street view
Requested features
5 requests- 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
MAPS.ME
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Issues with downloading and updating maps
- Inaccurate location tracking and positioning
- Problems with navigation and routing
Requested features
6 requests- Improved search and address lookup
- Better navigation and routing options
- Ability to easily manage and sync bookmarks/favorites
- More frequent map updates
- Integration with other travel planning tools
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- Customizable map views and display options
In-app purchases
Google Earth
No in-app purchases
MAPS.ME
- Weekly Ads Removal$0.997 Days
- Monthly Ads Removal$1.491 Month
- Yearly Ads Removal$3.491 Year
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- PRO Subscription Monthly$4.491 Month
- PRO Subscription$4.991 Month
- PRO Subscription Monthly$5.991 Month
- Yearly Ads Removal$7.991 Year
- PRO Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- PRO Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$46.991 Year
- PRO Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$54.991 Year
