Comparison

Planet Cam vs Glimpse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Planet Cam

Explore the world in real-time through a vast network of live cameras. Swipe through different locations or use the interactive map to discover new places. Save favorite cameras and captures for later viewing.

Highlights
  • Live global camera streams
  • Interactive world map exploration
  • Discover mode for rapid browsing
  • Favorite camera saving
  • Capture saving
  • Full-screen viewing with zoom and filters
Features
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Discover the world live with Planet Cam. Move from one place to another and see what is happening there in real time through cameras located around the world. A faraway beach, a big city, a harbor, a mountain, or simply somewhere you have never seen before: just swipe through the cameras and travel. Discover mode lets you move quickly from one camera to the next, while the map offers another way to explore the globe and choose a destination directly. Found a camera you like? Add it to your favorites and easily find it again on your devices with iCloud. You can also save captures whenever you come across a particularly beautiful or unexpected view. Every stream can be viewed full screen. Zoom and filters then let you take a closer look at the scene or simply enjoy a different atmosphere. Planet Cam’s catalog evolves regularly, independently of app updates. New cameras and new places can appear over time without waiting for a new version of the app. Planet Cam can be used for free with advertising. A one-time purchase is also available to remove ads permanently. Some camera positions are checked manually, while others may be estimated from network information. Their position on the map may therefore sometimes be approximate. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Glimpse

Connect with people worldwide to see live events and destinations in real-time. Search for what you want to experience and receive on-demand live video streams from those present. Explore concerts, festivals, tourist spots, or natural beauty as if you were there.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Connect with people globally
  • On-demand content
  • Explore events and destinations
  • Real-time viewing
Features
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Get a Glimpse of the world through someone else's eyes! Glimpse allows you to connect with real people around the world and see live events and destinations as if you were there. Simply search for what you want to see and connect with a Glimpse Provider who is already there, and they will stream the video live to you on demand. Whether it's a concert, a festival, a tourist destination, or even just a sunset at the beach, Glimpse brings you closer to the action in real time. Glimpse - A new way to see the world!

Screenshots

Planet Cam4 screens
Glimpse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glimpse at none against Planet Cam's 3. Glimpse also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Planet Cam's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Planet Cam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Glimpse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glimpse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Cam has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planet Cam ships an update every 10 days, Glimpse monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Planet Cam versus Glimpse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet CamGlimpse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeitz BrunoGlimpse- On Demand Smartphone Video Application Incorporated

Customer experience

Planet Cam

All ratings3,456 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative44.3%

Glimpse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Planet Cam

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras not loading
  • App crashes on launch
  • Ads blocking UI controls
  • Pro version not working

Requested features

6 requests
  • Search and sort cameras
  • Add more North American cameras
  • Shuffle/rotate camera views
  • Categorize cameras by type
  • Add Apple TV support
Show 1 more
  • Improve camera quality and FPS

Glimpse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Planet Cam

Subscriptions2
  • Planet Cam Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Planet Cam Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (one-time purchase)$29.99
None

Glimpse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planet Cam free?
Planet Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glimpse free?
Glimpse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Planet Cam or Glimpse?
Glimpse is rated higher. Planet Cam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Glimpse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Planet Cam or Glimpse have ads?
Both Planet Cam and Glimpse show ads.
Which is updated more often, Planet Cam or Glimpse?
Planet Cam ships an update every 10 days, and Glimpse monthly. Most recently, Planet Cam was updated on November 10, 2026 and Glimpse on November 3, 2026.

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