# MyGlobe vs GlobeViewer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyGlobe at none against GlobeViewer's 11. MyGlobe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). GlobeViewer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 24 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlobeViewer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. MyGlobe asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for MyGlobe against 3.4 for GlobeViewer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of MyGlobe's written reviews are positive against 33% of GlobeViewer's.

MyGlobe ships an update every 24 months, GlobeViewer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyGlobe | GlobeViewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myglobe/id512849483/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer/id1394087613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yakshna Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/483438169) | [RAB-Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/543575684) |

## What reviewers say

### MyGlobe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myglobe/id512849483)

Explore the world with this educational app, offering detailed information on countries, oceans, and geographical features. Discover national symbols, play interactive quizzes, and learn about environmental conservation.

**Highlights:** Country information (flag, animal, bird, game, anthem), Oceans, seas, and rivers details, Interactive world atlas, Intelligent quiz games, Environmental conservation information

**In-app purchases:** none


### GlobeViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globeviewer/id1394087613)

Explore Earth with a high-resolution 3D globe and topography maps. View surface, underwater, and topographical details, with real-time event overlays. Access extensive geographical data for offline use.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D globe, High-resolution topography maps, Surface and underwater views, Real-time event overlays, Offline data caching, Extensive place names and geographical features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4K & Polar Regions | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4K & South America | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4K & Pacific | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4K & Japan/Korea/Taiwan | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8K & North America | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K & Australia | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K & China | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K & Russia | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K & Europe | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8K Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyGlobe free?

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

### Is GlobeViewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyGlobe or GlobeViewer?

MyGlobe is rated higher. MyGlobe averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GlobeViewer averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do MyGlobe or GlobeViewer have ads?

GlobeViewer shows ads; MyGlobe does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyGlobe or GlobeViewer?

MyGlobe ships an update every 24 months, and GlobeViewer every 6 weeks. Most recently, MyGlobe was updated on July 4, 2026 and GlobeViewer on August 14, 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.*