# Webcams vs Live Earth Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Webcams at 67% against Live Earth Map's 0%. Webcams also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Live Earth Map's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Webcams sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Live Earth Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Webcams holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Webcams has 4.6K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Webcams's written reviews are positive against 0% of Live Earth Map's.

Webcams ships an update monthly, Live Earth Map every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Webcams | Live Earth Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcams-earthcam/id853926670/reviews)** | [4.1 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-earth-map-live-camera/id1632029733/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 121 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EarthCam, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301099122) | [Bhavik Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/668085657) |

## What reviewers say

### Webcams

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

**Currently charting:** #164 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


### Live Earth Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-earth-map-live-camera/id1632029733)

Explore the world with live street and satellite views. See 3D buildings, traffic status, and find nearby places. This app offers virtual travel navigation and real-time Earth views from space.

**Highlights:** Live street view in 3D, Satellite map view, Real-time Earth view from space, Traffic status updates, Find nearby places, Virtual travel navigation, Public webcam live streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Earth Map One Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Earth Map HD One Year | $44.99 | per year |
| Live Earth Map Live Camera Pro | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Webcams free?

Webcams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Live Earth Map free?

Live Earth Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Webcams or Live Earth Map?

Webcams is rated higher. Webcams averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Live Earth Map averages 4.1 from 121 ratings.

### Do Webcams or Live Earth Map have ads?

Live Earth Map shows ads; Webcams does not.

### Which is updated more often, Webcams or Live Earth Map?

Webcams ships an update monthly, and Live Earth Map every 17 months. Most recently, Webcams was updated on November 6, 2026 and Live Earth Map on November 3, 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.*