# Maps Treasure Hunt vs Earth Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Earth Maps at 78% against Maps Treasure Hunt's 0%. Earth Maps also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). Maps Treasure Hunt's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maps Treasure Hunt sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Earth Maps sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Earth Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earth Maps has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Maps Treasure Hunt's written reviews are positive against 78% of Earth Maps's.

Maps Treasure Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, Earth Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maps Treasure Hunt | Earth Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-treasure-hunt/id976940095/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-maps/id6444058891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Todd Guion](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881169) | [FOXPOI PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641489904) |

## What reviewers say

### Maps Treasure Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-treasure-hunt/id976940095)

Explore historical locations with old maps overlaid on current views. Use your device's GPS to pinpoint your position on vintage maps, aiding in artifact hunting and locating historical structures.

**Highlights:** Historical map overlays, GPS location tracking, Street and satellite map integration, Artifact hunting aid, Locate historical structures, In-app map purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Washingtonboro PA 1864 | Free | one-time |
| Suggs WY 1894 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marietta (East) PA 1864 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lititz PA 1863 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 Sheet 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 sheet 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 Sheet 3 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Columbia to Marietta 1864 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lebanon County 1860 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Manor Township Lancaster County PA 1864 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Earth Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-maps/id6444058891)

Explore Earth with high-definition satellite imagery and historical street views. This app offers a detailed 3D globe, allowing you to virtually travel the world and examine terrain, buildings, and roads with exceptional clarity. Discover places online without leaving your home.

**Highlights:** High-definition 3D globe, Historical street view, Latest satellite imagery, Measure area distance, Oriental compass function

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $5.19 | one-time |
| month | $14.99 | one-time |
| year | $24.49 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $36.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Helpful for finding locations
- 👍 Useful for travel
- 👍 Excellent graphics
- 👍 Precise location information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Paywall for historical imagery
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤔 Not available in some countries

**Reported bugs**

- Historical imagery not loading
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More frequent updates
- Improved historical imagery access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maps Treasure Hunt free?

Maps Treasure Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Earth Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maps Treasure Hunt or Earth Maps?

Earth Maps is rated higher. Maps Treasure Hunt averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Earth Maps averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Maps Treasure Hunt or Earth Maps have ads?

Neither Maps Treasure Hunt nor Earth Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maps Treasure Hunt or Earth Maps?

Maps Treasure Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Earth Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Maps Treasure Hunt was updated on October 21, 2026 and Earth Maps on October 27, 2026.

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