Best Earth Apps & Games

247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

If you already know Google Earth, this is the deeper bench. 247+ earth apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of May 2026.

Top Picks for Earth

Google Earth#1

Google Earth by Google LLC

Examine the planet
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.1😊(13K ratings)
Free
#16in Travel
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Explore the world with high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain. Dive into streets with Street View and create collaborative, data-driven maps from anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🌎 Ability to explore the world
  • 👍 Useful for geography and education
  • 🌍 Detailed satellite and street view imagery
  • 🎨 3D mode for immersive experience

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Outdated imagery and maps
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific locations
  • 🚧 Blurred or missing details in some areas
Solar Smash#2

Solar Smash by PARADYME LIMITED

Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.8😊(383K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#97in Games
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Unleash your destructive power on planets with a vast arsenal of weapons. From nuclear missiles and lasers to monstrous creatures and asteroids, obliterate celestial bodies in this engaging simulator.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fun and satisfying
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Offline playability

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 💡 Lack of new content and updates
  • 💡 Limited planet and weapon options
Earth Maps#3

Earth Maps by FOXPOI PTE. LTD.

Historical Imagery&Street View
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(1.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Helpful for finding locations
  • 👍 Useful for travel
  • 👍 Excellent graphics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Paywall for historical imagery

More Earth apps to explore

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WorldBox - God Sandbox
WorldBox - God Sandbox
WorldBox - God Sandbox
Best world building simulator!
Free

Create and shape your own pixel worlds with this god simulation sandbox game. Spawn creatures, build civilizations, and unleash powerful disasters or creative tools to watch life evolve. Experiment with various powers and enjoy offline play.

Create and spawn creaturesBuild and evolve civilizationsSimulate natural disasters
🎮 Games
(76K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Zoom Earth - Weather Forecast
Zoom Earth - Weather Forecast
Zoom Earth - Weather Forecast
Hurricane Tracker, Rain Map
Free

Access an interactive global weather map with real-time satellite imagery and detailed forecasts for rain, wind, and temperature. Track hurricanes, storms, and wildfires with advanced visualization tools. Stay informed with near real-time updates.

Interactive global weather mapNear real-time satellite imageryHurricane and storm tracking
☀️ Weather
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
6
3D Earth & moon, sun and stars
3D Earth & moon, sun and stars
3D Earth & moon, sun and stars
Real live planet at your hands
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

Explore a stunning, real-time 3D model of Earth with dynamic lighting and detailed textures. Track the sun and moon's positions, view atmospheric effects, and enjoy a realistic stellar backdrop. Locate yourself on the globe with geolocation.

Real-time sun and moon position trackingHigh-definition Earth textures with bumpingGeolocation display for user location
📚 Education
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases
7
ATLAS:EARTH - Fun Cashback!
ATLAS:EARTH - Fun Cashback!
ATLAS:EARTH - Fun Cashback!
Play games & earn cash back
Free

Purchase virtual land that mirrors real-world locations and earn virtual rent that can be redeemed for cash. Boost your earnings by watching ads or shopping with partner merchants. Compete for leadership roles in your city, state, or country.

Buy virtual land parcelsEarn virtual rent per secondCash out to PayPal
💰 Finance
(94K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Globe 3D - Planet Earth Guide
Globe 3D - Planet Earth Guide
Globe 3D - Planet Earth Guide
World Map: Countries & States
Free

Explore Earth in stunning detail with an interactive 3D globe. Discover landscapes, cultures, and landmarks, and view live webcams from around the world. Customize your experience and find locations easily with smart search.

Interactive 3D globeLive webcamsPanoramic views
✈️ Travel
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
9
NASA
NASA
NASA
by NASA
Free

Explore the universe with access to live and on-demand NASA+ videos, a vast collection of stunning images, and the latest mission news. Discover interactive augmented reality experiences and track the International Space Station's path.

NASA+ video streaming21,000+ NASA imagesLatest NASA news
📚 Education
(64K)
free
10
Idle World - Planet Miner
Idle World - Planet Miner
Idle World - Planet Miner
My Little Planet Earth Craft!
Free

Build and expand your own planet from the ground up in this addictive idle clicker game. Upgrade your world to generate energy, colonize new areas, and introduce life. Can you unlock the atmosphere and create a thriving planet?

Planet creation and upgradesEnergy generation systemColonize and expand
🎮 Games
(34K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Google Maps
Google Maps
Google Maps
Places, navigation & traffic
Free

Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

Real-time GPS navigationLive traffic dataPublic transport updates
🗺️ Navigation
(7.3M)
free with in-app purchases
12
Flymaps
Flymaps
Flymaps
Real 3D world map on Earth.
Free

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.

Real 3D world mapImmersive movies, sounds, and photos4K UHD and HD video playback
✈️ Travel
(6.5K)
freemium
13
EARTH 3D | Ultra real planet
EARTH 3D | Ultra real planet
EARTH 3D | Ultra real planet
Live wallpapers & screensaver
Free
$49.99 | 100% OFF

Experience a stunning, real-time rendered 3D Earth on your device. Explore detailed textures, atmospheric effects, and celestial bodies with dynamic lighting and reflections. Personalize your device with this visually immersive planetary display.

Real-time sun and moon positionHigh-quality earth texture with bumpingLocation display
🔧 Utilities
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Globe Earth 3D - Live Map
Globe Earth 3D - Live Map
Globe Earth 3D - Live Map
GPS Live Earth Navigation
Free

Explore a 3D model of Earth with detailed political and physical maps, weather, and geographical information. Discover nearby places with live satellite views and track your location. Customize your device with a live 3D Earth wallpaper.

3D Earth modelPolitical and physical mapsWeather information
🗺️ Navigation
(985)
subscription
15
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
Live Street Viewer + GPS Maps
Free

Explore street-level imagery worldwide with live traffic data and GPS navigation. View panoramas by tapping on a map or searching for an address. Share and bookmark locations for easy access.

Live street-level imageryGPS navigationSearch addresses for street view
✈️ Travel
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Living Earth - Clock & Weather
Living Earth - Clock & Weather
Living Earth - Clock & Weather
Forecast Storms & Hurricanes
$5.99

Experience a visually stunning 3D simulation of Earth with real-time weather, global cloud patterns, and tropical storm tracking. This app offers a world clock for millions of cities, detailed forecasts, and an interactive view of celestial bodies. It also features an alarm clock with music integration and city syncing across devices.

Live 3D Earth simulationReal-time weather mapsGlobal cloud patterns
☀️ Weather
(15K)
paid
17
Earth Timelapse - Street maps
Earth Timelapse - Street maps
Earth Timelapse - Street maps
Make Earth Map video & street
Free
$3.99 | 100% OFF

Explore historical satellite imagery and street views to witness changes across the globe over time. Compare different years' perspectives and record time-lapse videos of urban development and natural events.

Simultaneous Google Street View and Apple Look AroundInteractive timeline and slider for year selectionLocation search functionality
🔍 Reference
(212)
free with in-app purchases
18
Webcams – EarthCam
Webcams – EarthCam
Webcams – EarthCam
by EarthCam, Inc.
Free

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.

Live HD streaming videoMegapixel snapshot camerasGlobal network of destinations
✈️ Travel
(4.5K)
subscription
19
Satellite Map - Earth View
Satellite Map - Earth View
Satellite Map - Earth View
Street View and Earth Maps
Free
$39.99 | 100% OFF

Explore Earth with high-definition 3D satellite imagery and immersive street views. Discover distant lands, plan trips, or explore from home with detailed maps and an interactive globe. Access geographical information and navigate with GPS.

High-definition satellite imageryImmersive 360-degree street viewInteractive 3D maps and globe
🗺️ Navigation
(138)
freemium
20
Earth-地球
Earth-地球
Earth-地球
by Beidou Hanglu Technology Co.,Ltd.
Free

Explore a detailed 3D globe with satellite imagery and road navigation. Quickly locate points of interest by coordinates and view Earth's nightscape. Offers fast performance and extensive historical data for global exploration.

3D globe visualizationSatellite and road layersCoordinate-based search
🗺️ Navigation
(308)
free with in-app purchases

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