# Google Earth vs We Maps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Earth at none against We Maps's 5. Google Earth also leads on ratings volume (47K vs 55) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). We Maps's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. We Maps sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Google Earth asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Google Earth against 4.0 for We Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Earth has 47K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Google Earth's written reviews are positive against 65% of We Maps's.

Google Earth ships an update fortnightly, We Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Earth | We Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-earth/id293622097/reviews) | [4.0 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-maps/id566685699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **64.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Rage Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/360832186) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Earth

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

**Currently charting:** #20 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


### We Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-maps/id566685699)

Explore the world with a comprehensive navigation tool. Features include auto-navigation, route creation on Google Maps, and access to the latest street view imagery. Discover locations with simple search and multiple pin functionality.

**Highlights:** Auto navigation for current location, Create routes on Google Maps, Latest Street View access, Simple search functionality, Multiple pin support, Real-time traffic data

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Good App | $0.99 | one-time |
| GPS Tracker | $2.99 | one-time |
| Best App | $2.99 | one-time |
| Thank You | $4.99 | one-time |
| Never Give Up | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Earth free?

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

### Is We Maps free?

We Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Earth or We Maps?

Google Earth and We Maps are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 47K and 55 ratings respectively.

### Do Google Earth or We Maps have ads?

Neither Google Earth nor We Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Earth or We Maps?

Google Earth ships an update fortnightly, and We Maps every 2 months. Most recently, Google Earth was updated on September 25, 2026 and We Maps on September 23, 2026.

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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.*