Comparison

ライブカメラ(Live Camera) vs EarthLens Live

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

Head to head
About

ライブカメラ(Live Camera)

Easily view live camera feeds from across the country. Access real-time footage of roads, mountains, oceans, rivers, tourist spots, and weather conditions. Search by category or name, and save your favorites for quick access.

Highlights
  • View live camera footage
  • Search by category
  • Search by name
  • Bookmark favorite cameras
  • Check traffic conditions
  • Monitor weather
  • View scenic locations
Features
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ライブカメラの映像(画像)を簡単に見れるアプリです。 全国の道路、山、海、川、駅、観光地、天気などのライブカメラを検索して表示できます。 こんな用途に使えます。 ・道路のライブ  渋滞状況、積雪の状態、高速道路の交通情報など ・天気のライブ  現在の天気の状況を確認するなど ・川のライブ  川の水位を監視、濁りの状態など ・観光地のライブ  天気の様子、景色を見るなど ・市街地のライブ  美しい夜景を眺めるなど ●検索方法 -カテゴリからさがす -名称からの検索 ●ブックマーク機能でお気に入りのページを簡単に表示できます。 【プレミアムプラン(広告非表示サブスクリプション)について】 アプリ内のすべての広告を非表示にし、より快適にアプリをご利用いただける「プレミアムプラン」をご用意しています。 ● 価格と期間 月額 100円(税込) / 1ヶ月間(自動更新) ● 課金について 課金はユーザー様のApple IDアカウントに対して行われます。 ● 自動更新と解約について ・サブスクリプションは、現在の有効期間が終了する24時間以上前に自動更新をオフにしない限り、自動的に更新されます。 ・自動更新の課金は、現在の有効期間が終了する24時間以内に行われます。 ・サブスクリプションの管理および解約は、購入後にiPhoneの「設定」アプリ >「Apple ID(ご自身のお名前)」 >「サブスクリプション」からいつでも行うことができます。 ● 注意事項 ・アプリ内、およびApp Store(iTunes)からは解約手続きを行うことができません。 ・当月分のキャンセル、および日割り返金には対応しておりません。 ● 利用規約およびプライバシーポリシー [https://houj.jp/Support/subscription.html]

About

EarthLens Live

View real-time satellite imagery of Earth from space. Watch weather patterns evolve and explore continents and oceans from a unique perspective. Customize your experience with home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Real-time Earth observation
  • Satellite imagery streaming
  • Home screen widget integration
  • Intuitive user interface
  • High-definition visuals
Features
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The Earth, on your home screen. EarthLens Live shows you our planet, captured in real time by Japan's Himawari weather satellite. Watch clouds drift across continents, storms form over oceans, and the slow turn of Earth — from a satellite's view, 36,000 km above. No ads. No login. Just the Earth, always on your home screen. — WHO IT'S FOR · People who want a calm, beautiful view of Earth on their home screen · Anyone fascinated by space, satellites, and weather · Users who customize their home screen with aesthetic widgets · Pilots, sailors, and others tracking weather visually · Anyone seeking quiet, daily moments of wonder — FEATURES REAL-TIME EARTH Latest imagery from JMA's Himawari geostationary satellite, refreshed every 10 minutes. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Multiple widget sizes for iPhone and iPad. Keep Earth visible all day. ELEGANT SIMPLICITY No complex settings. No accounts. No tracking. Just open and see the world. PRIVACY FIRST We collect no data. We show no ads. We just show you Earth. — ABOUT HIMAWARI Himawari is a geostationary weather satellite operated by Japan Meteorological Agency. From 36,000 km above, it captures the entire Asia-Pacific region every 10 minutes. EarthLens Live brings these stunning images to your iPhone in their full beauty. — HOW TO USE · Glance at clouds during your morning routine · Keep a small Earth widget on your desktop · Watch the planet before sleep, like a quiet meditation · Track typhoon movements in real time · Have a moment of wonder anytime — REQUIREMENTS · iOS 18 or later / iPadOS 18 or later · Internet connection — The astronaut's view, on your home screen. Download now and bring Earth into your day. The Earth, on your home screen. — SUPPORT Support site: https://halloweenjack.com/el

Screenshots

ライブカメラ(Live Camera)3 screens
EarthLens Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EarthLens Live at none against ライブカメラ(Live Camera)'s 1. EarthLens Live also leads on ads (none vs shown). ライブカメラ(Live Camera)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). On price 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. ライブカメラ(Live Camera) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. EarthLens Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ライブカメラ(Live Camera) ships an update every 2 months, EarthLens Live every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ライブカメラ(Live Camera) versus EarthLens Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterライブカメラ(Live Camera)EarthLens Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideshi Otsuruhalloweenjack inc.

Customer experience

ライブカメラ(Live Camera)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative72.2%

EarthLens Live

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ライブカメラ(Live Camera)

Subscriptions1
  • 広告削除プラン$0.491 Month
None

EarthLens Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ライブカメラ(Live Camera) free?
ライブカメラ(Live Camera) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EarthLens Live free?
EarthLens Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ライブカメラ(Live Camera) or EarthLens Live have ads?
ライブカメラ(Live Camera) shows ads; EarthLens Live does not.
Which is updated more often, ライブカメラ(Live Camera) or EarthLens Live?
ライブカメラ(Live Camera) ships an update every 2 months, and EarthLens Live every 9 months. Most recently, ライブカメラ(Live Camera) was updated on November 6, 2026 and EarthLens Live on November 4, 2026.

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