# MyGlobe vs Globe Earth 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Globe Earth 3D at 4.3 against MyGlobe's 3.5. Globe Earth 3D also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 24 months). MyGlobe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Globe Earth 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyGlobe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Globe Earth 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Globe Earth 3D has 170 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MyGlobe's written reviews are positive against 78% of Globe Earth 3D's.

MyGlobe ships an update every 24 months, Globe Earth 3D every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyGlobe | Globe Earth 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myglobe/id512849483/reviews) | **[4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-earth-3d/id579503178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **170** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yakshna Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/483438169) | [Chien-Yuan Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/579503181) |

## 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


### Globe Earth 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-earth-3d/id579503178)

Explore a 3D globe with detailed country information, realistic flags, and national anthems. Interactive gesture controls allow for easy navigation, zooming, and linking to Wikipedia for deeper learning. Customize your experience with personal anthems.

**Highlights:** 3D globe with gesture controls, Realistic country flags, National anthems playback, World time zone map, Wikipedia integration, Offline browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock 2nd name, remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyGlobe free?

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

### Is Globe Earth 3D free?

Globe Earth 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyGlobe or Globe Earth 3D?

Globe Earth 3D is rated higher. MyGlobe averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Globe Earth 3D averages 4.3 from 170 ratings.

### Do MyGlobe or Globe Earth 3D have ads?

Globe Earth 3D shows ads; MyGlobe does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyGlobe or Globe Earth 3D?

MyGlobe ships an update every 24 months, and Globe Earth 3D every 4 months. Most recently, MyGlobe was updated on September 30, 2026 and Globe Earth 3D on October 15, 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.*