# KMZ Loader vs Orbitas

The clearest difference is rating: Orbitas at 5.0 against KMZ Loader's 3.6. Orbitas also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months). KMZ Loader's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KMZ Loader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbitas asks for nothing beyond the download.

Orbitas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KMZ Loader has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KMZ Loader ships an update every 25 months, Orbitas every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KMZ Loader | Orbitas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmz-loader/id435350230/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitas/id1510752147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casey Evanoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/319345353) | [Tri-Global Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031360631) |

## What reviewers say

### KMZ Loader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmz-loader/id435350230)

Easily open and view KMZ files on your iOS device. This app decompresses KMZ files into KML, making them viewable in Google Earth or as source code. All imported files are stored for easy access and deletion.

**Highlights:** Open KMZ files, Decompress KMZ to KML, View KML in Google Earth, View KML as source code, Store imported KMZ files, Delete KMZ files

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KMZ Loader Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handles KMZ maps flawlessly
- 👍 Useful for real-time location reference
- 👍 Opens KMZ files to Google Earth
- 👍 Lifesaver for field use
- 👍 Best KMZ app for KML

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does nothing
- 🐛 No instructions
- 🐛 Zero function
- 🐛 Doesn't unpack
- 🐛 Crashes or building doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work
- Doesn't unpack or do anything
- Crashes or building doesn't load in properly
- Does not work in iOS 11
- No longer works

**Requested features**

- Load 3D structures (e.g., World Trade Center)
- Update for new iOS versions
- Update for iOS 11
- Update for iOS 6
- Add 'delete' function for KMZ files


### Orbitas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitas/id1510752147)

This app enables users to view accuracy and positional data from Asteri GNSS receivers. It allows for Real-Time Kinematic corrections and the collection of precise utility line information for above and below-ground features.

**Highlights:** View GNSS receiver accuracy and quality, Apply Real-Time Kinematic corrections, Utilize corrections in Apple software, Collect utility line information, Support for above and below-ground features

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KMZ Loader free?

KMZ Loader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orbitas free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KMZ Loader or Orbitas?

Orbitas is rated higher. KMZ Loader averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Orbitas averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do KMZ Loader or Orbitas have ads?

Neither KMZ Loader nor Orbitas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KMZ Loader or Orbitas?

KMZ Loader ships an update every 25 months, and Orbitas every 2 months. Most recently, KMZ Loader was updated on September 17, 2026 and Orbitas on September 17, 2026.

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