Comparison

PeekEarth vs Earth 3D

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

Head to head
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.

About

Earth 3D

Features
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Discover the world with interactive 3D maps, live webcams, street-level views, GPS navigation, and powerful travel tools—all in one app. Key Features: Live Earth 3D Map: • Interact with a highly detailed 3D globe. Zoom in, rotate, and explore countries and continents with realistic elevation and standard map styles for a smooth and responsive experience. Multiple Map Styles: • Switch between Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid map views to explore the world your way. Live Earth Cameras: • Watch live webcam streams from supported locations around the world. Experience different cities, beaches, and landscapes through high-quality webcams right from your device. 360° Street View: • Explore supported locations with immersive 360° street-level imagery. World Wonders: • Discover the Seven Wonders of the World and other famous historical landmarks with stunning visuals and detailed views. Explore World (Interactive Map): • Tap on any country on the 3D map to instantly highlight its borders and reveal detailed geographical information via an interactive info card. GPS Compass & Speedometer: • Navigate accurately with the built-in digital compass. Track your travel speed in real time using your device's GPS. Local Weather: • Check current weather conditions and forecasts to stay prepared while traveling or exploring. Save & Share Locations: • Easily pinpoint and save your favorite addresses and places. Share your current location or saved spots with friends and family in just a tap. Why Choose Earth 3D?: • Comprehensive: Combines maps, live webcams, weather, and GPS tools in one app. • Performance: Optimized 3D map rendering delivers a smooth and responsive exploration experience. • User-Friendly:Clean, intuitive interface makes virtual travel accessible for everyone. Subscription Details: - - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For Further Information: Privacy Policy = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/view/id6790389174 Terms of Use = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/terms/id6790389174 EULA = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/eula/id6790389174

Screenshots

PeekEarth4 screens
Earth 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PeekEarth at none against Earth 3D's 2. PeekEarth also leads on ads (none vs shown). Earth 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, device support 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. Earth 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PeekEarth asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PeekEarth ships an update every 4 months, Earth 3D every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PeekEarth versus Earth 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeekEarthEarth 3D
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB103 MB
Age rating+417+
Developer鸽 李Kalpesh Donga

In-app purchases

None

PeekEarth

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Earth 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium acc$9.991 Month
  • yearly acces$75.001 Year

Questions

Is PeekEarth free?
PeekEarth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Earth 3D free?
Earth 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PeekEarth or Earth 3D have ads?
Earth 3D shows ads; PeekEarth does not.
Which is updated more often, PeekEarth or Earth 3D?
PeekEarth ships an update every 4 months, and Earth 3D every 10 days. Most recently, PeekEarth was updated on November 9, 2026 and Earth 3D on October 31, 2026.

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