Comparison

Planet Cam vs VendMap

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

VendMap

Discover and rate vending machines in your area with this app. Find snacks, drinks, and specialty items using an interactive map and search filters. Contribute to a community database by adding new machines and sharing your experiences.

Highlights
  • Interactive map of nearby vending machines
  • Filter by machine type and sub-type
  • Add and review vending machines
  • Search for specific items
  • Community-powered database
  • Secure sign-in options
Features
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VendMap - Your Ultimate Vending Machine Discovery App Never wonder where the nearest vending machine is again! VendMap is the comprehensive platform for discovering, rating, and managing vending machines in your area. Whether you're thirsty, hungry, or looking for a specialty item, VendMap has you covered. DISCOVER VENDING MACHINES EVERYWHERE • Interactive map showing nearby vending machines in real-time • Advanced filtering by machine type and sub-type • List and map views for easy browsing • Search functionality to find exactly what you need COMMUNITY-POWERED FEATURES • Add new vending machines to help others discover them • Rate and review machines based on your experience • Verify machine locations to keep information accurate • Report issues or machines that no longer exist • Proximity validation ensures accurate contributions SECURITY & PRIVACY • Secure authentication with Google and Apple Sign-In • Your data is protected with industry-standard encryption WHY VENDMAP? • Never go thirsty or hungry when you're out • Find the nearest vending machine in seconds • Contribute to a growing community database • Help others by sharing your experiences • Perfect for students, travelers, and professionals on-the-go Join others who are making vending machine discovery easier for everyone. Download VendMap today and start exploring! Have feedback or questions? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us through the app's feedback feature.

Screenshots

Planet Cam4 screens
VendMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planet Cam at 49% against VendMap's 0%. Planet Cam also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and VendMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planet Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Cam has 3.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Planet Cam's written reviews are positive against 0% of VendMap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planet Cam ships an update every 10 days, VendMap monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Planet Cam versus VendMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet CamVendMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.5K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeitz BrunoVeriris LLC

Customer experience

Planet Cam

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

VendMap

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
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  • Improve camera quality and FPS

VendMap

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
4 purchases

VendMap

Subscriptions4
  • VendMap Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • VendMap Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
  • VendMap Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • VendMap Pro Yearly$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Planet Cam free?
Planet Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VendMap free?
VendMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Planet Cam or VendMap?
Planet Cam is rated higher. Planet Cam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while VendMap averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Planet Cam or VendMap have ads?
Both Planet Cam and VendMap show ads.
Which is updated more often, Planet Cam or VendMap?
Planet Cam ships an update every 10 days, and VendMap monthly. Most recently, Planet Cam was updated on November 10, 2026 and VendMap on October 30, 2026.

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