Comparison

Orbnow vs Live Earth Map

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

Head to head
About

Orbnow

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WHAT MAKES ORBNOW SPECIAL • No login needed — start in seconds • Posts are short videos that vanish after 1 hour, so you can share without pressure • Save your favorite moments as "Memories" — kept on your profile and shown on the globe for 12 hours • Chat one-on-one with a poster, with automatic translation across languages Orbnow is more than watching. By sharing your own now, you give everyday moments the attention they deserve. Posts disappear after an hour, and the messages you receive can be translated — so it's easy to connect across languages and borders. Orbnow aims to be a place where you can feel the real, present moments of people who share this same planet — beyond country and culture. Share your now, and step into the world's real now.

About

Live Earth Map

Explore the world with live camera feeds, interactive maps, and essential travel tools. This app offers real-time location viewing, navigation, and utilities like a translator and currency converter. Future updates will include 3D Earth, earthquake alerts, and traffic maps.

Highlights
  • Live camera streams
  • Interactive global map
  • Offline translator
  • Currency converter
  • Nearby places finder
  • Weather forecast
Features
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Live Earth Map & Camera is a powerful and intuitive world exploration app designed to help you view live locations, explore maps, and access useful daily tools anytime, anywhere. Whether you want to watch live cameras, navigate the world, or use smart utilities, the app provides a smooth and engaging experience. • Live Camera & Earth View Explore the world in real time: Watch live camera streams from various locations Smooth and stable viewing experience Quick access to featured live places • Interactive Map Experience Navigate the world effortlessly: Real-time global map interface Easy zoom and location browsing Discover popular and nearby places • 360 Camera & 3D Earth (In Development) Experience immersive exploration: 360° camera viewing support 3D Earth feature is currently under development Future updates will bring enhanced visualization and interaction • Offline Translator Translate using downloaded languages: Works offline with available languages on your device Simple and easy-to-use interface Helpful for travel and basic communication • Currency Converter Stay updated globally: Instant currency conversion Clean and minimal interface Useful for travel and financial reference • Nearby Places Discover what’s around you: Find nearby locations quickly Easy navigation support Explore new places with ease • Weather Forecast Stay informed anytime: View current weather conditions Simple and clear weather display Quick access from the home screen • Earthquake Alert (In Development) Be aware of natural events: Earthquake monitoring feature is being developed Future updates will provide real-time alerts and notifications • Traffic Map (In Development) Plan your trips better: Traffic visualization feature is in progress Upcoming updates will help you avoid congestion and optimize routes • Compass (In Development) Navigate with confidence: Digital compass feature is currently being built Future release will support accurate direction tracking Live Earth Map & Camera is built for users who want a simple, powerful, and all-in-one world exploration app. Discover live locations, navigate easily, and access essential tools all in one place. Privacy policy: https://cantonallc.com/about/privacy/ Terms of use: https://cantonallc.com/about/terms/

Screenshots

Orbnow4 screens
Live Earth Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbnow at none against Live Earth Map's 3. Orbnow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Live Earth Map's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price 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. Live Earth Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Orbnow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbnow ships an update every 4 days, Live Earth Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Orbnow versus Live Earth Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbnowLive Earth Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB202 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSho HamadaMods Addons

In-app purchases

None

Orbnow

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Live Earth Map

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly plan$1.997 Days
  • Monthly plan$3.991 Month
  • Yearly plan$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Orbnow free?
Orbnow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Earth Map free?
Live Earth Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbnow or Live Earth Map have ads?
Live Earth Map shows ads; Orbnow does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbnow or Live Earth Map?
Orbnow ships an update every 4 days, and Live Earth Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Orbnow was updated on October 8, 2026 and Live Earth Map on October 20, 2026.

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