# Good Maps vs Earth Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Earth Maps at 4.5 against Good Maps's 4.0. Earth Maps also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and ratings volume (162 vs 4). Good Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Earth Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Good Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Earth Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earth Maps has 162 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Good Maps's written reviews are positive against 24% of Earth Maps's.

Good Maps ships an update weekly, Earth Maps every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Good Maps | Earth Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-maps-pro/id6747874162/reviews) | **[4.5 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-maps-3d-live-globe/id6760008977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **162** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **23.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [荐 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784051678) | [Shanghai Metasea Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601092376) |

## What reviewers say

### Good Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-maps-pro/id6747874162)

This comprehensive utility app provides precise location information, including real-time GPS coordinates, multiple coordinate formats, and system conversions. It offers detailed map interactions, address search, multi-platform navigation, and tools for saving and sharing locations.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS location acquisition, Multiple coordinate formats and system conversions, Altitude query and reverse address lookup, Multi-platform navigation integration, Save and share location information, Manual coordinate input and editing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Earth Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-maps-3d-live-globe/id6760008977)

Explore the world with a realistic 3D globe, offering multiple viewing modes and precise location tools. Measure distances, areas, and altitudes, and add custom markers with photos. Get detailed weather forecasts and IP location lookups.

**Highlights:** 3D Globe and Flat Map views, Real-time location and direction adjustment, Distance and area measurement tools, Customizable markers with photo uploads, Altitude and IP location lookup, Detailed hourly and 7-day weather forecasts, Professional compass and angle measurement

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| earth discountweekly plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| earth discountweekly plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| earth weekly plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| earth quarterly plan | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| earth discountyearly plan | $19.99 | per year |
| earth yearly plan | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Good Maps free?

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

### Is Earth Maps free?

Earth Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Good Maps or Earth Maps?

Earth Maps is rated higher. Good Maps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Earth Maps averages 4.5 from 162 ratings.

### Do Good Maps or Earth Maps have ads?

Both Good Maps and Earth Maps show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Good Maps or Earth Maps?

Good Maps ships an update weekly, and Earth Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Good Maps was updated on October 28, 2026 and Earth Maps on October 28, 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.*