# Webcams vs Globe Planet 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Webcams at 67% against Globe Planet 3D's 0%. Webcams also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 10). Globe Planet 3D's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Webcams sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Globe Planet 3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Webcams holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Webcams has 4.5K ratings behind it against 10, 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 Globe Planet 3D's.

Webcams ships an update monthly, Globe Planet 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Webcams | Globe Planet 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcams-earthcam/id853926670/reviews)** | [2.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-planet-3d-earth-map/id1641123745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **66.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EarthCam, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301099122) | [Anna Vilmas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593009460) |

## What reviewers say

### Webcams

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

**Currently charting:** #132 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


### Globe Planet 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-planet-3d-earth-map/id1641123745)

Explore an interactive 3D model of Earth to learn geography, countries, and their details. Discover real-time day and night cycles and plan your next vacation destination with this educational world atlas.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D Earth model, Detailed country information, Political, climate, and disaster maps, Real-time day/night cycle, Travel planning tool, Geography learning aid

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Globe Planet 3D - Earth Map | $7.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium Pass | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months Premium Pass | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Webcams free?

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

### Is Globe Planet 3D free?

Globe Planet 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Webcams or Globe Planet 3D?

Webcams is rated higher. Webcams averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Globe Planet 3D averages 2.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Webcams or Globe Planet 3D have ads?

Neither Webcams nor Globe Planet 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Webcams or Globe Planet 3D?

Webcams ships an update monthly, and Globe Planet 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Webcams was updated on September 25, 2026 and Globe Planet 3D on September 21, 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.*