Comparison

AeroExplorer vs PeekEarth

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

Head to head
About

AeroExplorer

Explore the world with interactive 3D maps. Fly over cities, discover random locations, and customize your map view with light/dark modes and different styles. Enjoy an immersive experience on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • 3D Flyover mode
  • Random location discovery
  • Dark and light mode options
  • Multiple map styles (standard, satellite, hybrid)
  • User location display
Features
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Discover the world right from your iPhone or iPad with AeroExplorer, your window to beautiful, interactive maps. Fly over breathtaking landscapes, explore random locations, or find yourself on the map — all with a tap. Switch between light and dark modes, customize your map style, and enjoy a smooth, immersive way to explore the world wherever you go. Features: - Flyover mode: Experience stunning 3D views of major cities and landmarks - Random location: Instantly jump to a new, random spot on Earth - Dark & light mode: Choose the look that fits your style or environment - Map styles: Switch between standard, satellite, and hybrid maps - User location: See where you are and explore your surroundings AeroExplorer Terms and Privacy Policy - Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/mapflyover-policy-privacy - Terms of Service (EULA): https://bit.ly/mapflyover-terms-of-use

About

PeekEarth

Features
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Explore the world in stunning 3D. PeekEarth turns your iPhone into a powerful geographic toolkit with a beautiful, minimalist interface. EXPLORE A 3D GLOBE Launch the app and see Earth as a realistic 3D globe. Pinch, rotate, and tilt to explore terrain from any angle. Switch between Standard, Satellite, Hybrid, and Dark map styles with a single tap. PIN LANDMARKS Tap anywhere on the map to drop a pin. Name it, save it, and come back to it anytime. Every landmark is stored locally on your device — no account required, no cloud, fully private. DRAW PATHS Plan routes by tapping points on the map. PeekEarth connects them with a path line and calculates the total distance in real time. Save your routes with custom names for future reference. MEASURE DISTANCES Need to know how far apart two points are? Drop measurement pins and get accurate great-circle distances instantly. Label each measurement so you remember what it represents — road width, river crossing, hiking segment. CALCULATE AREAS Tap three or more points to form a polygon and measure the enclosed area. Useful for estimating land size, park boundaries, or construction zones. IMPORT & EXPORT KML Open KML files directly from other apps like WeChat, email, or Files. PeekEarth parses Placemarks, LineStrings, Polygons, and gx:Track data. Export your own data as KML to share with Google Earth, Maps, or colleagues. WATERMARK CAMERA Capture geotagged photos with a built-in watermark camera. Each photo is stamped with the location name, coordinates, altitude, and timestamp — cropped to a clean 16:9 ratio. Save directly to your photo library. COMPASS Open a full-screen digital compass powered by your device magnetometer. See your heading in degrees and cardinal direction in real time. COORDINATE DISPLAY View live latitude, longitude, and altitude for the map center as you pan. Toggle the info panel on or off to keep your view clean. WEATHER AT A GLANCE Check current weather conditions for your map location with a quick tap. FULLY OFFLINE DATA All your landmarks, paths, measurements, and imported KML data are stored locally using Apple's SwiftData framework. Your data never leaves your device. DESIGNED FOR iOS Built entirely with SwiftUI and MapKit. Native 3D globe rendering, smooth animations, and a dark interface that looks sharp on every iPhone.

Screenshots

AeroExplorer4 screens
PeekEarth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PeekEarth at none against AeroExplorer's 3. AeroExplorer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. AeroExplorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PeekEarth asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroExplorer ships an update every 10 days, PeekEarth every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AeroExplorer versus PeekEarth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroExplorerPeekEarth
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMobivalley鸽 李

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AeroExplorer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$9.99
None

PeekEarth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AeroExplorer free?
AeroExplorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PeekEarth free?
PeekEarth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AeroExplorer or PeekEarth have ads?
Neither AeroExplorer nor PeekEarth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroExplorer or PeekEarth?
AeroExplorer ships an update every 10 days, and PeekEarth every 4 months. Most recently, AeroExplorer was updated on October 21, 2026 and PeekEarth on October 3, 2026.

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