# Planet Cam vs Flymaps

The clearest difference is ads: Flymaps at none against Planet Cam's shown. Planet Cam's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (49% vs 26%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planet Cam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

Planet Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Planet Cam's written reviews are positive against 26% of Flymaps's.

Planet Cam ships an update every 10 days, Flymaps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet Cam | Flymaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-cam-live-world-map/id594760349/reviews)** | [4.2 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flymaps/id1119063749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **49.3% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 103 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heitz Bruno](https://appshunter.io/developer/556457592) | [Flymaps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/533735962) |

## What reviewers say

### Planet Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-cam-live-world-map/id594760349)

Explore live video streams from around the globe using an interactive map or a curated feed. Enhance your viewing experience with image filters and save favorite cameras for easy access across devices. Discover new real-time content as the database is frequently updated.

**Highlights:** Live global video streams, Interactive map browsing, Image filters for viewing, Bookmark favorite cameras, iCloud sync across devices, Frequent database updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planet Cam Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Planet Cam Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium (one-time purchase) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Awesome cams
- 🌍 Window on the world
- 🐶 Doggy day camp
- 🌴 Interesting places to view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 High data usage
- 🚫 Limited camera coverage
- 🤖 Possible privacy concerns
- 📺 Low FPS and poor quality

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not loading
- App crashes on launch
- Ads blocking UI controls
- Pro version not working

**Requested features**

- Search and sort cameras
- Add more North American cameras
- Shuffle/rotate camera views
- Categorize cameras by type
- Add Apple TV support


### 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 Planet Cam free?

Planet Cam 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, Planet Cam or Flymaps?

Planet Cam is rated higher. Planet Cam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Flymaps averages 4.2 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Planet Cam or Flymaps have ads?

Planet Cam shows ads; Flymaps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planet Cam or Flymaps?

Planet Cam ships an update every 10 days, and Flymaps fortnightly. Most recently, Planet Cam was updated on October 18, 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.*