# Globe Earth 3D vs FUN GLOBE

The clearest difference is rating: FUN GLOBE at 5.0 against Globe Earth 3D's 4.3. FUN GLOBE also leads on ads (none vs shown). Globe Earth 3D's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Globe Earth 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FUN GLOBE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FUN GLOBE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. 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.

Globe Earth 3D ships an update every 4 months, FUN GLOBE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Globe Earth 3D | FUN GLOBE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-earth-3d/id579503178/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-globe/id1460561423/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 842 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chien-Yuan Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/579503181) | [Shenzhen Augmreal Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779445557) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### FUN GLOBE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-globe/id1460561423)

Explore nature, geography, and astronomy through an engaging, augmented reality learning experience. This app uses vivid animations and live sound to make education intuitive and entertaining for children.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality (AR) technology, Vivid model animation, Live sound integration, Encyclopedic knowledge, Systematic education for children, Intuitive learning model

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlock all scene | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Globe Earth 3D free?

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

### Is FUN GLOBE free?

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

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

FUN GLOBE is rated higher. Globe Earth 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while FUN GLOBE averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Globe Earth 3D or FUN GLOBE have ads?

Globe Earth 3D shows ads; FUN GLOBE does not.

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

Globe Earth 3D ships an update every 4 months, and FUN GLOBE every 2 months. Most recently, Globe Earth 3D was updated on July 17, 2026 and FUN GLOBE on June 1, 2026.

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