Satellite Map vs Live Street Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Satellite Map
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.
- 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
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Discover the world in a whole new way with Satellite Map - Earth View! View high-definition 3D satellite imagery, navigate detailed maps, and uncover breathtaking views of Earth. Whether you’re curious about distant countries, planning a trip, or simply exploring from home, this app is your perfect companion for uncovering the wonders of our planet. Key Features: • Satellite Imagery: View high-definition satellite maps with incredible detail. • Street View: Explore streets and neighborhoods with immersive 360-degree panoramas. • 3D Maps & Globe: Experience Earth in 3D with an interactive globe and terrain visualization. • World Atlas: Access geographical details of countries, capitals, and flags. • Real-Time Navigation: Find your location and navigate with accurate GPS support. • Detailed Views: Zoom in to explore landscapes, landmarks, and buildings. • Global Coverage: Explore cities, continents, and remote areas across the world. Why Choose Satellite Map - Earth View? • Perfect for virtual travel and exploration. • Discover historical landmarks, famous locations, and natural wonders. • Use as an educational tool for students and geography enthusiasts. • Navigate streets with ease using immersive Street View mode. Whether you’re planning your next adventure, exploring the unknown, or simply enjoying the beauty of Earth, Satellite Map - Earth View puts the world at your fingertips. Download now and start your journey around the world! Start with essential features for free. Premium subscription unlocks enhanced map providers, interactive country borders with flag visualization, and additional map styles. To take full advantage of enhanced map sources, advanced features, and a seamless ad-free experience, subscribe now! Your subscription automatically renews for continued access to premium features. You can manage your subscription preferences and turn off auto-renewal anytime in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.ankagis.com/satellitemap/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.ankagis.com/satellitemap/tos/
Live Street Map
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See any place before you go. Map Explorer brings streets in 360°, real satellite maps, land and distance measurement, live cameras and powerful GPS tools together in one beautiful app. EXPLORE STREETS IN 360° • Walk through streets around the world at eye level • Preview your destination, hotel or meeting point before you leave home • Browse famous landmarks and step into them in 360° MEASURE LAND, DISTANCE AND AREA • Measure area on real satellite imagery: tap corners, drag them to adjust and add points from the midpoints • Live perimeter and area as you draw, with side lengths shown on every edge • Units for every job: m², km², ft², acres and hectares; meters, kilometers, feet, yards and miles • Measure distance along any path, or the area of a circle by radius • Name your measurements, add notes and see them all on the map later LIVE CAMERAS AROUND THE WORLD • Watch live webcams from cities, beaches, mountains and landmarks • Find cameras on a 3D globe or browse them by country DIRECTIONS AND NAVIGATION • Turn-by-turn directions for driving and walking, right inside the app • Compare alternative routes with travel time and arrival time • Voice guidance and automatic re-routing GPS TOOLS • Compass with true heading • Speedometer with current and maximum speed • Altitude and GPS accuracy • Coordinates in decimal or degrees, minutes and seconds, with address • Compass, speed and altitude keep working without an internet connection MAPS YOUR WAY • Standard, satellite and hybrid maps • Live traffic and 3D buildings in supported cities • Find nearby restaurants, hotels, gas stations, attractions and parks • Save favorite places and get back to them in a tap Available in 15 languages, on iPhone and iPad. No ads. MAP EXPLORER PREMIUM Premium unlocks satellite and hybrid maps, unlimited 360° street-level views and saving your measurements. • Choose a weekly, monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by country. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/map-explorer-live-street-map-t/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/map-explorer-live-street-map-p/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Live Street Map at 5.0 against Satellite Map's 4.3. Live Street Map also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Satellite Map's advantage is ratings volume (172 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Satellite Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Live Street Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Live Street Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite Map has 172 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Satellite Map ships an update every 3 weeks, Live Street Map every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Satellite Map | Live Street Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (172 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 172 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ankagis | Dhara Hingu |
Bugs and requests
Satellite Map
Reported bugs
5 issues- Map not live
- Subscription not cancelled
- Map is blurry
- Map is outdated
- App not updated
Requested features
4 requests- Show directions
- Cancel subscription
- Update map
- Remove pop-ups
Live Street Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Satellite Map
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Monthly PRO Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual PRO Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Live Street Map
- Premium2 variants$14.991 Month
- Premium$39.991 Year







