# Live World vs MapScope

The clearest difference is rating: MapScope at 5.0 against Live World's 3.6. Live World's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MapScope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live World has 112 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Live World ships an update every 6 days, MapScope weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live World | MapScope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-world-gps-map/id6785808821/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapscope-gps-map-camera/id6799851301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COMPASSMOBI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889764225) | [Janki Panchani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187722574) |

## What reviewers say

### Live World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-world-gps-map/id6785808821)

Explore the world in real-time with live webcams, satellite maps, and travel tools. Plan trips, check weather, or satisfy your curiosity about different cities and locations globally. Features include a 3D Earth view, GPS camera, and world clocks.

**Highlights:** Thousands of live webcams worldwide, Interactive satellite map with webcam locations, 3D Earth globe view, GPS camera with coordinate stamping, Digital compass and world clocks, Live traffic layer

**In-app purchases:** none


### MapScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapscope-gps-map-camera/id6799851301)

Explore the world with an interactive 3D globe, immersive street-level views, and live webcam feeds of famous landmarks. Plan trips, satisfy curiosity, and discover the stories behind global destinations with real-time traffic and world clock features.

**Highlights:** 3D Earth Explorer, 3D City Explorer, Iconic Landmarks with webcams, AI Street View, Live Traffic, World Clock, Geo-Tagged Photos

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live World free?

Live World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MapScope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live World or MapScope?

MapScope is rated higher. Live World averages 3.6 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while MapScope averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Live World or MapScope have ads?

MapScope shows ads; Live World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live World or MapScope?

Live World ships an update every 6 days, and MapScope weekly. Most recently, Live World was updated on September 30, 2026 and MapScope on September 25, 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.*