# Planet Cam vs VendMap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planet Cam at 49% against VendMap's 0%. Planet Cam also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Cam has 3.4K 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 September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet Cam | VendMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-cam-live-world-map/id594760349/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vendmap/id6754518833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **49.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heitz Bruno](https://appshunter.io/developer/556457592) | [Veriris LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848599352) |

## 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


### VendMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vendmap/id6754518833)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VendMap Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| VendMap Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| VendMap Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| VendMap Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K 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 September 24, 2026 and VendMap on September 9, 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.*