Comparison

Google Earth vs iHike

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • High-resolution satellite imagery
  • 3D terrain and building exploration
  • Street View 360° perspectives
  • Create and collaborate on maps
  • Data-driven mapping
Currently charting
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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.

About

iHike

Features
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The mountains are calling — iHike makes sure you answer them well. Discover trips led by experienced guides, reserve your spot in seconds and head out knowing every detail is handled: the route, the gear, the weather and the people you'll share the trail with. FIND YOUR NEXT TRIP - Browse real trips published by the guides who lead them: lakes, peaks, waterfalls, canyons and via ferratas - Honest details on every trip: difficulty, distance, elevation gain, duration and meeting points - Per-day weather forecast for multi-day trips - See how many spots are left — live RESERVE IN SECONDS - Book your place instantly, or join the waitlist when a trip is full - Clear booking deadline on every trip, with free cancellation until it passes - Check in at the meeting point with your personal code - Follow all your reservations under My Trips HIKE TOGETHER - Every trip has a group chat with the guide and your fellow hikers - Coordinate carpooling, gear and questions before departure - Equipment checklist from the guide so you arrive prepared A COMMUNITY OF HIKERS - Share photos and videos from the trail - Post 24-hour stories and see who viewed and liked them - Follow friends and guides, message them directly - Rate your guide and read genuine reviews from real participants FOR EVERY LEVEL From your first easy trail to demanding summit days — filter by category and difficulty and pick a trip that truly fits you. Every listing states exactly what it asks of you, so there are no surprises at kilometre ten. Are you a guide? Download iHike Guide to publish your trips and manage your reservations.

Screenshots

Google Earth4 screens
iHike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Google Earth at #15 against iHike's unranked. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Google Earth versus iHike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle EarthiHike
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (47K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings47K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleDurim Panxha

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

iHike

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Earth

No in-app purchases

None

iHike

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Earth free?
Google Earth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iHike free?
iHike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Google Earth or iHike have ads?
Neither Google Earth nor iHike shows ads.

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