# Planet Cam vs Glimpse

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet Cam | Glimpse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-cam-live-world-map/id594760349/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimpse-request-live-video/id1640724789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 100 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heitz Bruno](https://appshunter.io/developer/556457592) | [Glimpse- On Demand Smartphone Video Application Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606442477) |

## What reviewers say

### Planet Cam

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

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:** 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


### Glimpse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimpse-request-live-video/id1640724789)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*