Comparison

GlobeRoam vs LiveGlobe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GlobeRoam

This app provides instant text and voice translations for seamless communication across many languages. It also features a scan translate function for printed text and word flashcards to help users build their vocabulary.

Highlights
  • Text and voice translation
  • Scan and translate printed text
  • Word flashcards for vocabulary building
  • Supports a wide range of languages
  • Instant translations
Features
Currently charting
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Roam the globe without leaving your seat. GlobeRoam turns your phone into a window to every street, landmark and live scene on Earth. Key Features: — World Live Cam:Explore and discover live views from every corner of the world. — 3D Street View:Drop a pin anywhere and walk the street in immersive 360° — no ticket needed. — GPS Camera:Take photos with automatic location, watermark and map stamp. Record exactly where you've been. — 3D Map: Explore every place in immersive 3D and discover city landmarks. — City Guide:Watch the world's famous landmarks without leaving home. — Traffic Live:See real-time traffic at a glance and plan smarter routes. — Compass:Always know your direction, wherever you are. — World Clock:Check every time zone in one place and stay in sync with the world. — Translate:Translate anything, anywhere — language is no longer a barrier. Your journey around the world starts here.

About

LiveGlobe

Explore the world live through global cameras and 3D maps. Capture your journeys with GPS-stamped photos and useful navigation tools. Discover new places and save travel memories effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Live global camera streams
  • Interactive 3D Earth exploration
  • Street-level view
  • GPS-stamped photos
  • Live traffic updates
  • Built-in navigation tools
Features
Currently charting
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LiveGlobe is your pocket passport to the world—public live cameras, street-level Look Around, and everyday travel tools in one place. Open the app and you’re somewhere worth seeing: city and coastline cams from around the globe, Apple Look Around where available, and a 3D Earth globe you can fly over. Built for travelers, drivers, and curious explorers who want the planet to feel closer. SEE THE WORLD • Live Places — public webcams and city feeds worldwide • Look Around — street-level exploration (where Apple covers) • Earth Globe — satellite-style flyover • Live Map — public cameras on the map CAPTURE & REMEMBER • GPS Camera — stamp photos with location • My Stamp Album — collect landmark badges • Daily Spotlight — one new place each day • Place Atlas — famous landmarks worldwide GET AROUND • Find Car — park here, find later • Share Location — a Maps pin you can set to expire • Compass — heading and bearing • Distance — measure between places • World Clocks — time zones and daylight • Speed & Altitude — speed, elevation, course Premium night-earth design, multilingual support, and tools that stay useful after day one—not just a camera list. Download LiveGlobe and start exploring.

Screenshots

GlobeRoam4 screens
LiveGlobe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LiveGlobe at 3.6 against GlobeRoam's 2.6. LiveGlobe also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#12 vs #196). GlobeRoam's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveGlobe holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 108 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of GlobeRoam's written reviews are positive against 14% of LiveGlobe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlobeRoam ships an update every 5 months, LiveGlobe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
GlobeRoam versus LiveGlobe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobeRoamLiveGlobe
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (48 ratings)3.6 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings48108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#196#12 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFIVE OCEANSYuenhe Innovations Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

GlobeRoam

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

LiveGlobe

All ratings39 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

None

GlobeRoam

No in-app purchases

None

LiveGlobe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlobeRoam free?
GlobeRoam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiveGlobe free?
LiveGlobe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GlobeRoam or LiveGlobe?
LiveGlobe is rated higher. GlobeRoam averages 2.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while LiveGlobe averages 3.6 from 108 ratings.
Do GlobeRoam or LiveGlobe have ads?
LiveGlobe shows ads; GlobeRoam does not.
Which is updated more often, GlobeRoam or LiveGlobe?
GlobeRoam ships an update every 5 months, and LiveGlobe every 3 weeks. Most recently, GlobeRoam was updated on November 8, 2026 and LiveGlobe on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, GlobeRoam or LiveGlobe?
GlobeRoam currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and LiveGlobe at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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