# Globe Earth 3D vs Interactive Digital Globe

The clearest difference is rating: Interactive Digital Globe at 5.0 against Globe Earth 3D's 4.3. Interactive Digital Globe also leads on ads (none vs shown). Globe Earth 3D's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Interactive Digital 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. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Globe Earth 3D's written reviews are positive against 67% of Interactive Digital Globe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Globe Earth 3D ships an update every 4 months, Interactive Digital Globe every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Globe Earth 3D | Interactive Digital 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/interactive-digital-globe/id1526294528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 165 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) | [Clementoni S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/575135209) |

## 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 |


### Interactive Digital Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-digital-globe/id1526294528)

Explore the world with this educational app, offering detailed information on 195 countries. Discover real-time data, currencies, forms of government, and enrich your knowledge with over 400 photos and 350 videos. Designed for both adults and children, it expands learning opportunities.

**Highlights:** 195 country profiles, Real-time country information, Currency details, Forms of government, Over 400 photos, Over 350 videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Esploramondo Digital Full | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Globe Earth 3D free?

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

### Is Interactive Digital Globe free?

Interactive Digital Globe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

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

### Do Globe Earth 3D or Interactive Digital Globe have ads?

Globe Earth 3D shows ads; Interactive Digital Globe does not.

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

Globe Earth 3D ships an update every 4 months, and Interactive Digital Globe every 16 months. Most recently, Globe Earth 3D was updated on July 17, 2026 and Interactive Digital Globe on June 4, 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.*