# GEarth Map vs TouchScale°

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GEarth Map at 86% against TouchScale°'s 0%. GEarth Map also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (529 vs 10). TouchScale°'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GEarth Map sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TouchScale° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GEarth Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GEarth Map has 529 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of GEarth Map's written reviews are positive against 0% of TouchScale°'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GEarth Map | TouchScale° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gearth-map-satellite-map-gps/id6503212362/reviews)** | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchscale/id6758259048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **529** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国辉 满](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513279085) | [Sheng Yong Loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723179569) |

## What reviewers say

### GEarth Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gearth-map-satellite-map-gps/id6503212362)

Explore historical satellite imagery and street views to witness changes across the globe over time. Compare different years' perspectives and record time-lapse videos of urban development and natural events.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous Google Street View and Apple Look Around, Interactive timeline and slider for year selection, Location search functionality, Imagery playback with adjustable speed, Screen recording for historical change videos, Direction indicator (compass)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Media Points Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Earth TImelapse Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🤩 Amazing historical map feature
- ✨ Great image quality
- 💡 Educational and informative
- 🚀 Works amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy when zooming
- ⚠️ Not updated with recent photos
- ⚪ White screen issue
- 💰 Requires purchase for features
- 📸 Old photo dates

**Reported bugs**

- Everything turns green when zooming too close
- Places not showing recent photos
- White screen
- App takes up 1GB initially, then up to 20GB
- App crashes when zooming in

**Requested features**

- Add more years to the timeline
- Improve image quality
- List more years between existing ones
- Add more years on the timeline
- Allow purchase of VIP in China


### TouchScale°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchscale/id6758259048)

Estimate the weight of objects using just a photo. This AI-powered app identifies items and provides a weight estimate with a clear explanation of the calculation. Turn your camera into a smart assistant for quick and easy object recognition and weight estimation.

**Highlights:** Object identification from photos, Estimated weight calculation, AI-powered visual analysis, Instant results with one tap, Continuous AI learning and improvement, Works on various object types

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weightum - One Week Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weightum - One Year Premium 1 | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GEarth Map free?

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

### Is TouchScale° free?

TouchScale° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GEarth Map or TouchScale°?

GEarth Map is rated higher. GEarth Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 529 ratings, while TouchScale° averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.

### Do GEarth Map or TouchScale° have ads?

GEarth Map shows ads; TouchScale° does not.

### Which is updated more often, GEarth Map or TouchScale°?

GEarth Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and TouchScale° every 2 weeks. Most recently, GEarth Map was updated on November 5, 2026 and TouchScale° on November 5, 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.*