Comparison

3D Globe Map Satellite View vs Starlink Ocean Mode

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

Head to head
About

3D Globe Map Satellite View

Features
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Explore the world with detailed satellite imagery and smooth, interactive maps designed for iPhone and iPad. Earth Map Satellite View lets you view the planet from above, explore streets and landmarks, and navigate locations with ease. Whether you’re planning a trip, checking an area, or simply curious, the app delivers a fast and intuitive mapping experience optimized for iOS. What you can do β€’ View Earth in high-quality satellite mode β€’ Explore cities, roads, and landmarks worldwide β€’ Use street-level views for real-world context β€’ Find places quickly with smart search β€’ Track your current location with GPS β€’ Enjoy smooth zooming and responsive controls Designed with simplicity in mind, Earth Map focuses on performance, accuracy, and ease of useβ€”so you can explore without distractions. Download Earth Map Satellite View and experience the world from a new perspective.

About

Starlink Ocean Mode

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Starlink Maritime requires Ocean Mode beyond 12 nautical miles offshore. Forget to switch it on and your connection goes dark exactly when you need it. Starlink Ocean Mode tracks your distance to the territorial-waters line in real time and alerts you the moment you cross. WHAT IT DOES β€’ Live distance to the 12 NM territorial waters line β€’ ETA to crossing based on your current heading and speed β€’ Push alerts when you're approaching, when you cross outside, and when you re-enter β€’ Speed, heading, distance-to-nearest-coast, and exact position β€’ Background GPS monitoring β€” works with the screen off and the app closed HOW IT WORKS Your device's GPS feeds a local boundary calculator that uses a high-resolution coastline dataset to figure out how far you are from the nearest shore. Subtract 12 NM and you have your distance to the territorial waters line. Everything runs on-device β€” your position is never transmitted to a server. A small foreground notification stays active while monitoring is on, so the OS keeps the GPS service alive. When you're within minutes of crossing, you get a push alert reminding you to switch Starlink to Ocean Mode. Same on the way back in. WHO IT'S FOR Cruisers, sportfishermen, deliveries, and any boat that uses Starlink Maritime and crosses the 12 NM line. Built by sailors who got tired of forgetting. PRICING One-time purchase. No subscription, no recurring charges. Includes a 7-day free trial β€” full functionality on first launch, paywall after the trial. IMPORTANT This app uses simplified coastline data and approximate distance calculations. Treat it as a convenience reminder, not a legal compliance tool. Always consult official charts and your vessel's navigation systems for territorial waters compliance.

Screenshots

3D Globe Map Satellite View4 screens
Starlink Ocean Mode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Globe Map Satellite View at none against Starlink Ocean Mode's 1. 3D Globe Map Satellite View also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Starlink Ocean Mode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3D Globe Map Satellite View asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
3D Globe Map Satellite View versus Starlink Ocean Mode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Globe Map Satellite ViewStarlink Ocean Mode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size107 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOHAIL AHMADFred Bret-Mounet

In-app purchases

None

3D Globe Map Satellite View

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Starlink Ocean Mode

One-time1
  • Ocean Mode Lifetime License$39.99

Questions

Is 3D Globe Map Satellite View free?
3D Globe Map Satellite View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starlink Ocean Mode free?
Starlink Ocean Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Globe Map Satellite View or Starlink Ocean Mode have ads?
Neither 3D Globe Map Satellite View nor Starlink Ocean Mode shows ads.

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