# iLocation vs Satellite Map

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iLocation at none against Satellite Map's 3. iLocation also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 160). Satellite Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satellite Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. iLocation asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for iLocation against 4.3 for Satellite Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iLocation has 3.9K ratings behind it against 160, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of iLocation's written reviews are positive against 40% of Satellite Map's.

iLocation ships an update monthly, Satellite Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLocation | Satellite Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilocation-here/id647695160/reviews) | [4.3 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-map-earth-view/id6737717786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 160 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeonghwan Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/429842114) | [Ankagis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683371117) |

## What reviewers say

### iLocation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilocation-here/id647695160)

Easily search and share your current or a specified location. Get coordinates, addresses, and compass bearings. Save locations, share via URL, and explain your whereabouts without speaking.

**Highlights:** Search and share location, Display current location information, Show coordinates and address, Compass bearing display, Change map format, Save location to Favorites, Share location via URL

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Positive sentiment
- 👍 Good maps
- 🆗 Okay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🤔 Confusing
- 💰 Paid version required
- 🕹️ Useless
- 🙅‍♀️ Scam

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't recognize location
- Doesn't spoof GPS

**Requested features**

- Rename the app
- Be more transparent


### Satellite Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-map-earth-view/id6737717786)

Explore Earth with high-definition 3D satellite imagery and immersive street views. Discover distant lands, plan trips, or explore from home with detailed maps and an interactive globe. Access geographical information and navigate with GPS.

**Highlights:** High-definition satellite imagery, Immersive 360-degree street view, Interactive 3D maps and globe, World atlas with country details, Real-time GPS navigation, Detailed landscape and landmark views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual PRO Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good satellite map
- 👍 Better than Google Earth
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Exceptional satellite mapping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Blurry images
- 👎 Not high definition
- 👎 Outdated map
- 👎 Too expensive
- 👎 Difficult to operate

**Reported bugs**

- Map not live
- Subscription not cancelled
- Map is blurry
- Map is outdated
- App not updated

**Requested features**

- Show directions
- Cancel subscription
- Update map
- Remove pop-ups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLocation free?

iLocation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Satellite Map free?

Satellite Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iLocation or Satellite Map?

iLocation and Satellite Map are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.9K and 160 ratings respectively.

### Do iLocation or Satellite Map have ads?

iLocation shows ads; Satellite Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, iLocation or Satellite Map?

iLocation ships an update monthly, and Satellite Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, iLocation was updated on October 17, 2026 and Satellite Map on October 16, 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.*