Google Earth vs iHike
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.
iHike
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Google Earth | iHike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (47K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #15 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Durim 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
Google Earth
No in-app purchases
iHike
No in-app purchases






