Comparison

SpotEarth vs Lociro

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

Head to head
About

SpotEarth

Explore the world from your phone with live views, a 3D globe, street maps, and a GPS camera. Discover landmarks, check traffic, and record your travels without needing to register.

Highlights
  • Live view of public places
  • 3D globe exploration
  • Street view for detailed exploration
  • GPS camera for recording locations
  • Traffic map integration
  • Landmark information
Features
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Travel the world with your phone. SpotEarth integrates live view, 3D globe, street map, and GPS camera functionality into a single, easy-to-use app. Rotate the globe to explore cities, find your way, and record every place you visit. Key Features • Live View — View live images of public places around the world. • Landmarks — Learn the stories behind famous landmarks and popular destinations. • Traffic Maps — Check real-time traffic conditions in major cities before you set off. • 3D Globe Map — Rotate the globe to explore cities, coastlines, and famous landmarks. • Street View — Stroll through the streets and explore the past and present. SpotEarth requires no registration or login — simply open the app to start exploring.

About

Lociro

This app allows real-time location sharing with friends and family. It provides geofence alerts for arrivals and departures, and offers a history of past movements for context. Stay connected and informed about the whereabouts of your loved ones.

Highlights
  • Real-time friend location sharing
  • Custom geofence alerts
  • Movement history tracking
  • Live map view
  • Arrival and departure notifications
Features
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Lociro - Real-Time Friend Location, Geofence Alerts, and Movement History, So You Always Know Where Everyone Is Say goodbye to endless "Where are you?" texts and guessing games. Lociro keeps you connected to the people who matter through real-time location sharing—see friends on a live map, set geofences to get arrival and departure alerts, and review past movement trails whenever you need context. Stay in sync today, worry less tomorrow, and never lose track of the people you care about. Smart Geofence Alerts for the Places That Matter Every circle has its own rhythm—home, school, office, gym, or a friend's place. Lociro lets you draw custom geofences around any location and sends you instant notifications the moment someone arrives or leaves. No constant checking, no unnecessary calls—just timely, relevant updates that keep you informed without being intrusive. Full Movement History at a Glance We don't just show you where someone is right now. Lociro also lets you view historical movement trails, so you can retrace routes, understand past visits, and get the full picture over time. Whether you're coordinating schedules, checking in on family, or simply curious about a day's journey, the timeline is always there when you need it. Payment & Subscription Terms: You may cancel your subscription at any time. Lociro offers a discounted first-week price for new subscribers, during which you get unlimited access to all features. After the first week, your account will be automatically charged for renewal at the regular weekly subscription price within 24 hours before the end of the current weekly period. You may cancel auto-renewal at any time, provided that the cancellation is made at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a discounted first-week period will be forfeited when you purchase an auto-renewing subscription. Manage your subscription directly from your iPhone. Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to Account Settings: ● Open the Settings app● Tap your name● Tap Subscriptions● Tap the subscription you want to manage Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/lociro-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/lociro Contact Us: 18101026917@163.com

Screenshots

SpotEarth4 screens
Lociro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpotEarth at none against Lociro's 10. SpotEarth also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Lociro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating 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. Lociro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. SpotEarth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for SpotEarth against 3.3 for Lociro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 34 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpotEarth ships an update weekly, Lociro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SpotEarth versus Lociro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpotEarthLociro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (9 ratings)3.3 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings934 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFAR VISION TECH LIMITEDAshlee Heiston

Customer experience

SpotEarth

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

Lociro

All ratings29 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral13.8%
Negative37.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

SpotEarth

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Lociro

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly $9.99 – First Week $0.997 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly $9.99$9.997 Days
  • Weekly $14.99$14.997 Days
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  • Weekly $19.99$19.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium – $29.99$29.991 Year
  • Yearly $39.99$39.991 Year
  • Yearly $49.99$49.991 Year
  • Yearly $59.99$59.991 Year
  • Yearly $79.99$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime $99.99$99.99

Questions

Is SpotEarth free?
SpotEarth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lociro free?
Lociro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpotEarth or Lociro?
Lociro is rated higher. SpotEarth averages 3.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Lociro averages 3.3 from 34 ratings.
Do SpotEarth or Lociro have ads?
SpotEarth shows ads; Lociro does not.
Which is updated more often, SpotEarth or Lociro?
SpotEarth ships an update weekly, and Lociro every 3 days. Most recently, SpotEarth was updated on November 10, 2026 and Lociro on November 11, 2026.

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