Google Earth vs Roomista
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.
Roomista
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Plan your budget-friendly Sri Lanka getaway with the Roomista app! Find the best hotels, villas, resorts, and bungalows/cottages at the lowest prices. Easily book in minutes and review your accommodation. Discover accommodation deals and secure your perfect stay at the best price
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Google Earth at #18 against Roomista's unranked. Roomista's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Google Earth ships an update fortnightly, Roomista every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Google Earth | Roomista |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (48K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #18 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 191 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WEBLOOK INTERNATIONAL (PRIVATE) LIMITED | |
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
Roomista
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Google Earth
No in-app purchases
Roomista
No in-app purchases
