# Live Earth Camera vs GPS Maps

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Maps at 5.0 against Live Earth Camera's 4.2. GPS Maps also leads on chart position (#36 vs #210). Live Earth Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (153 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Earth Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and GPS Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Earth Camera has 153 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Live Earth Camera ships an update every 11 days, GPS Maps weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Earth Camera | GPS Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-earth-camera-gps-map/id6795759751/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-maps-route-planner/id6808904677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #210 | **#36** |
| Size | 178 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InfinityBridgeLimited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866466235) | [Nguyen Thi Thu Huong](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776468236) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Earth Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-earth-camera-gps-map/id6795759751)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Explore the planet with a 3D globe, high-resolution satellite imagery, and street-level panoramas. Track flights, check traffic and air quality, and use the built-in compass. Live public webcams offer real-time views from around the world.

**Highlights:** 3D globe exploration, HD satellite imagery, Street-level panoramas, Live public webcams, GPS and compass, Real-time traffic updates, Flight tracking, Air quality readings

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| GL Week PAYG | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| GL Month | $9.99 | per month |
| GL Year | $19.99 | per year |
| GL Year New | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### GPS Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-maps-route-planner/id6808904677)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Plan efficient multi-stop trips with optimized routing and turn-by-turn spoken directions. Visualize your route with 360° street photos before you go. Find nearby points of interest and save them for later.

**Highlights:** Multi-stop trip planning, Optimized route reordering, 360° street photo previews, Spoken turn-by-turn directions, Automatic stop check-off, Nearby place discovery, Live traffic layer

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Earth Camera free?

Live Earth Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPS Maps free?

GPS Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Live Earth Camera or GPS Maps?

GPS Maps is rated higher. Live Earth Camera averages 4.2 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while GPS Maps averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Live Earth Camera or GPS Maps have ads?

GPS Maps shows ads; Live Earth Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live Earth Camera or GPS Maps?

Live Earth Camera ships an update every 11 days, and GPS Maps weekly. Most recently, Live Earth Camera was updated on November 13, 2026 and GPS Maps on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Live Earth Camera or GPS Maps?

Live Earth Camera currently peaks at #210 in the App Store charts, and GPS Maps at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*