Planet Cam vs VendMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Planet Cam ships an update every 10 days, VendMap monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Planet Cam | VendMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (3.5K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heitz Bruno | Veriris LLC |
Customer experience
Planet Cam
VendMap
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
Planet Cam
- Planet Cam Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- Planet Cam Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
- Premium (one-time purchase)$29.99
VendMap
- 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









