Comparison

Webcams vs Flymaps

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

Head to head
About

Webcams

Explore the world through live HD video streams and high-resolution snapshots from a global network of cameras. Discover scenic destinations and landmarks, create personalized watchlists, and browse curated image archives. Enjoy virtual travel from your device.

Highlights
  • Live HD streaming video
  • Megapixel snapshot cameras
  • Global network of destinations
  • Personalized watchlist creation
  • Image archive exploration
  • Scenic and landmark views
Features
Currently charting
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With EarthCam’s Webcams app, you can travel the globe, visiting scenic and landmark destinations via our unique network of live HD streaming video and megapixel snapshot cameras. Subscribe now to watch hundreds of live-streams for just $4.99 per year, and create your own personalized watchlist. Explore the Hall of Fame to enjoy the best image archives submitted by EarthCam.com visitors and share your favorites! Please note: some streaming cameras may take a moment to load based on your internet connection. Webcams listed are subject to availability and may change from time to time. New views are added regularly, so be sure to check back for new releases. If you’re enjoying Webcams, please take a moment to leave us a positive review. If you’ve left a review before, kindly repost as the reviews are reset with every update. Thanks for your support and for traveling the globe with EarthCam! Run into trouble? Want to let us know what you love about our app or have suggestions for future updates? Please contact us at feedback@earthcam.com. EarthCam Terms of Service: https://www.earthcam.com/company/tos.php

About

Flymaps

Explore the world through immersive 3D maps featuring real-world movies, sounds, and photos. Experience locations as if you were there, with new content added regularly. Watch trailers for free and unlock unlimited access with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Real 3D world map
  • Immersive movies, sounds, and photos
  • 4K UHD and HD video playback
  • Over 1,850 original real-world maps
  • New maps and movies added regularly
  • Free trailer viewing
Features
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Flymaps is a new real-world map that brings you movies, sounds, and photos filmed on Earth. Experience it as if you were there. The Earth is out there. Flymaps lets you watch trailers for free. When you subscribe to Flymaps Premium, you’ll get unlimited access to all maps, movies and features. About Flymaps: • Over 1,850 original real-world maps • Watch Flymaps Movies in 4K UHD and HD • New maps and movies added all the time Flymaps Original Series: Season 1 - Japan Season 2 - The United States of America Season 3 - United Kingdom Season 4 - New Zealand Season 5 - Italy and Vatican City Season 6 - Space Season 7 - Mexico Season 8 - Thailand Season 9 - Australia Season 10 - Arctic Circle, Iceland Season 11 - Canada Season 12 - Europe, France, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands Season 13 - Turkey Season 14 - Middle East, Qatar Season 15 - South Africa Season 16 - Islands of the Pacific Ocean Season 17 - Vietnam Season 18 - Indonesia Season 19 - Taiwan Season 20 - Brazil About Flymaps Premium: • Subscriptions start at $9.99/month (US dollar standard) • Multiple devices with single purchase • Cancel anytime • No additional purchases, subscription only. • Auto renewable subscription Price may vary by location. Premium Member will be charged to your iTunes account. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. The free trial is for the first time only. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Apple ID account in Settings app after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://flymapslive.com/privacy Term of Use: https://flymapslive.com/legal

Screenshots

Webcams4 screens
Flymaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Webcams at 67% against Flymaps's 26%. Webcams also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and chart position (#136 vs unranked). Flymaps's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Webcams sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Flymaps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Webcams holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Webcams's written reviews are positive against 26% of Flymaps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Webcams ships an update monthly, Flymaps fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Webcams versus Flymaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebcamsFlymaps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.5K ratings) — better4.2 (6.5K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better26.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.5K6.5K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEarthCam, Inc.Flymaps Inc.

Customer experience

Webcams

All ratings4,549 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews378 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative26.5%

Flymaps

All ratings6,536 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive26.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative69.8%

User reviews

Webcams

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great way to see the world
  • 🌎 Interesting window to the world
  • 🎉 Fabulous app!
  • 🌅 Breathtaking views
  • 🐦 Enjoy watching animals and nature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Many cameras not functioning
  • 🔍 Limited camera selection, mostly focused on US
  • 💰 Paid subscription required to access full features
  • 🔍 Difficult to find and organize favorite cameras
  • 🔇 Lack of sound on some cameras

Flymaps

From 6.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Beautiful 3D maps
  • 🌍 Detailed global coverage
  • 👍 Immersive viewing experience

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for most features
  • 🔒 Lack of free trial access
  • 🤔 Unclear subscription model
  • 🙄 Aggressive upselling tactics

Bugs and requests

Webcams

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cameras frequently go offline or show archived footage
  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Issues with restoring purchases on new devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More international cameras, especially in Europe, Australia, and other regions
  • Ability to rearrange and organize favorite cameras
  • Add more camera locations, especially iconic landmarks and tourist destinations
  • Improve camera quality and reliability
  • Add sound to more cameras

Flymaps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Outdated or inaccurate map data
  • Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • Inability to cancel subscription

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to search and navigate freely without subscription
  • Live updates and current imagery
  • Integration with other mapping services

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Webcams

Subscriptions1
  • Buy All Webcam Subscription$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Buy All Webcam Packages$4.99
10 purchases

Flymaps

Subscriptions2
  • Flymaps Home$6.991 Month
  • Flymaps Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time8
  • Australia & NZ +15$2.99
  • Tokyo +15$2.99
  • New York +15$2.99
Show 5 more
  • California +20$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Italy +25$4.99
  • Get All World Cities +50$9.99
  • France +50$9.99

Questions

Is Webcams free?
Webcams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flymaps free?
Flymaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Webcams or Flymaps?
Webcams is rated higher. Webcams averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Flymaps averages 4.2 from 6.5K ratings.
Do Webcams or Flymaps have ads?
Neither Webcams nor Flymaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Webcams or Flymaps?
Webcams ships an update monthly, and Flymaps fortnightly. Most recently, Webcams was updated on October 15, 2026 and Flymaps on October 15, 2026.

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