# FingerNavi vs Earth Maps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FingerNavi at none against Earth Maps's 4. FingerNavi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.1). Earth Maps's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and review sentiment (79% vs 61%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Earth Maps sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FingerNavi asks for nothing beyond the download.

FingerNavi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earth Maps has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of FingerNavi's written reviews are positive against 79% of Earth Maps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FingerNavi ships an update monthly, Earth Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FingerNavi | Earth Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingernavi/id370890948/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-maps/id6444058891/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aizu Laboratory, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/370890951) | [FOXPOI PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641489904) |

## What reviewers say

### FingerNavi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingernavi/id370890948)

This app provides a general directional guide to your destination using a finger cursor overlaid on a map. It offers various map views and orientation options, displaying distance and network status. It requires GPS and an electronic compass for operation.

**Highlights:** Finger cursor directional guide, Street, satellite, and hybrid map views, North-up or user-oriented map rotation, Distance in meters or miles, Battery and network status display, Geographic name display

**In-app purchases:** none


### Earth Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-maps/id6444058891)

Explore Earth with high-definition satellite imagery and historical street views. This app offers a detailed 3D globe, allowing you to virtually travel the world and examine terrain, buildings, and roads with exceptional clarity. Discover places online without leaving your home.

**Highlights:** High-definition 3D globe, Historical street view, Latest satellite imagery, Measure area distance, Oriental compass function

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $5.19 | one-time |
| month | $14.99 | one-time |
| year | $24.49 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $36.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Helpful for finding locations
- 👍 Useful for travel
- 👍 Excellent graphics
- 👍 Precise location information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Paywall for historical imagery
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤔 Not available in some countries

**Reported bugs**

- Historical imagery not loading
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More frequent updates
- Improved historical imagery access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FingerNavi free?

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

### Is Earth Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FingerNavi or Earth Maps?

FingerNavi is rated higher. FingerNavi averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Earth Maps averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do FingerNavi or Earth Maps have ads?

Neither FingerNavi nor Earth Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FingerNavi or Earth Maps?

FingerNavi ships an update monthly, and Earth Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, FingerNavi was updated on August 1, 2026 and Earth Maps on September 27, 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.*