# Earth Pics HD vs Flymaps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Earth Pics HD at 88% against Flymaps's 26%. Earth Pics HD also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Flymaps's advantage is ratings volume (6.5K vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Earth Pics HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flymaps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Earth Pics HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flymaps has 6.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Earth Pics HD's written reviews are positive against 26% of Flymaps's.

Earth Pics HD ships an update every 2 weeks, Flymaps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earth Pics HD | Flymaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-pics-hd/id459343637/reviews)** | [4.2 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flymaps/id1119063749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FunPokes Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425068703) | [Flymaps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/533735962) |

## What reviewers say

### Earth Pics HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-pics-hd/id459343637)

Discover thousands of stunning, hand-picked images of exotic locations worldwide. Browse, save, and share breathtaking scenery to inspire your next adventure. Easily navigate through a vast collection of visual wonders.

**Highlights:** Thousands of exotic place pictures, Sort by hotness, newness, votes, Save pictures as backgrounds, Swipe navigation, Share with friends, Zoom-in functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Flymaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flymaps/id1119063749)

Explore the world through immersive 3D maps featuring real-world movies, sounds, and photos. Experience locations as if you were there, with new content added regularly. Watch trailers for free and unlock unlimited access with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Real 3D world map, Immersive movies, sounds, and photos, 4K UHD and HD video playback, Over 1,850 original real-world maps, New maps and movies added regularly, Free trailer viewing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flymaps Home | $6.99 | per month |
| Flymaps Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Australia & NZ +15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokyo +15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| New York +15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| California +20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Italy +25 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get All World Cities +50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| France +50 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful 3D maps
- 🌍 Detailed global coverage
- 👍 Immersive viewing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for most features
- 🔒 Lack of free trial access
- 🤔 Unclear subscription model
- 🙄 Aggressive upselling tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Outdated or inaccurate map data
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Inability to cancel subscription

**Requested features**

- Ability to search and navigate freely without subscription
- Live updates and current imagery
- Integration with other mapping services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earth Pics HD free?

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

### Is Flymaps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Earth Pics HD or Flymaps?

Earth Pics HD is rated higher. Earth Pics HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Flymaps averages 4.2 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Earth Pics HD or Flymaps have ads?

Neither Earth Pics HD nor Flymaps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Earth Pics HD or Flymaps?

Earth Pics HD ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flymaps fortnightly. Most recently, Earth Pics HD was updated on October 1, 2026 and Flymaps on October 19, 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.*