Comparison

Earth Lens vs MapScope

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

Head to head
About

Earth Lens

Explore the world in 3D with panoramic street views and live camera feeds from iconic locations. This app offers advanced navigation tools, including a GPS camera and digital compass, for virtual travel and real-world exploration.

Highlights
  • 3D Earth exploration with zoom
  • 360° panoramic street views
  • Live camera feeds from global locations
  • GPS camera with location data
  • Digital compass and level tool
  • Virtual tourism and trip planning
Features
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Explore. Navigate. Discover. Explore the planet in stunning 3D, walk any street with 360° panorama, step inside famous landmarks, and watch live cameras from the places you search — plus pro-grade navigation tools, all in one app. 3D Earth Spin the globe with smooth touch controls. Realistic 3D building models, instant zoom from continent to street level, and a 3D/2D toggle for any perspective you need. 360° Street View Step into panoramic street views worldwide. Wander Times Square, the Champs-Élysées, or Tokyo's neon alleys — perfect for trip planning and virtual tourism. Famous Landmarks Look around the Colosseum, Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Great Wall, Sydney Opera House, and more in 720° panoramas. Open any landmark on the map, then watch the live cameras nearby. Live Cameras Watch 1000+ real-time streams from iconic locations — Times Square, Shibuya Crossing, Eiffel Tower, Sydney Opera House, London Eye, and more. Search any city or place, or tap the cameras button on the map to see what's live right there. A living window to the world, 24/7. GPS Camera Automatically stamp photos with GPS coordinates, altitude, timestamp, location name, and weather. Ideal for travel journals, field documentation, and outdoor adventures. Pro Tools Digital Compass — real-time heading with calibration Level Tool — dual-axis precision measurement World Clocks — local time plus the cities you choose, added or removed anytime Everything you need to explore, in one beautifully designed app. No account required — just open and explore. Download Earth Lens and carry the world in your pocket.

About

MapScope

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
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MapScope turns your iPhone into a window on the whole planet — spin a living 3D Earth, walk city streets in immersive detail, and uncover the stories behind the world's most iconic landmarks. Whether you're planning a trip, satisfying your curiosity, or just love maps, MapScope brings exploration, navigation, and discovery together in one beautifully designed app. FEATURES 3D Earth Explorer Rotate and zoom a fully interactive 3D globe. Search any place on Earth, drop a pin, and save your favorite spots to revisit anytime. 3D City Explorer Take immersive 360° tours through 37 cities around the world and see famous skylines and streets come to life. Iconic Landmarks Explore 15 of the world's most famous landmarks, complete with rich histories and live landmark webcams so you can watch them in real time. AI Street View Drop into street-level views wherever data is available, and explore neighborhoods as if you were walking through them yourself. Live Traffic See real-time traffic conditions overlaid on the map before you head out the door. World Clock Track the time in 226 cities across every timezone — perfect for coordinating with friends, family, or colleagues abroad. Compass & Orientation Precise compass and orientation tools to help you find your bearings, wherever you are. Geo-Tagged Photos Capture photos with your exact location automatically attached, so every shot remembers where it was taken. Payment & Renewal Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. For more details on managing subscriptions, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118428 Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/jdtechnologiesterms-of-service/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/jd-technologies-privacy-policy/home Thank you for choosing us.

Screenshots

Earth Lens4 screens
MapScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MapScope at 4.6 against Earth Lens's 1.4. MapScope also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). Earth Lens's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. MapScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Earth Lens asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapScope holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earth Lens ships an update every 3 weeks, MapScope every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Earth Lens versus MapScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarth LensMapScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (8 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#102 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Dance Elephant Technology Co., LTD.Janki Panchani

Customer experience

Earth Lens

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MapScope

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Earth Lens

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MapScope

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Earth Lens free?
Earth Lens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapScope free?
MapScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Earth Lens or MapScope?
MapScope is rated higher. Earth Lens averages 1.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while MapScope averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Earth Lens or MapScope have ads?
Both Earth Lens and MapScope show ads.
Which is updated more often, Earth Lens or MapScope?
Earth Lens ships an update every 3 weeks, and MapScope every 9 days. Most recently, Earth Lens was updated on November 6, 2026 and MapScope on November 6, 2026.

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