# Webcams vs Flymaps

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 (#130 vs unranked). Flymaps's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Webcams | Flymaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcams-earthcam/id853926670/reviews)** | [4.2 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flymaps/id1119063749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EarthCam, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301099122) | [Flymaps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/533735962) |

## What reviewers say

### Webcams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcams-earthcam/id853926670)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy All Webcam Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Buy All Webcam Packages | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flymaps/id1119063749)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flymaps Home | $6.99 | per month |
| Flymaps Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Australia & NZ +15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokyo +15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| New York +15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| California +20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Italy +25 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get All World Cities +50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| France +50 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*