Best Earth Maps Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the earth maps category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Earth Maps Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Earth MapsEarth MapsFree4.8★ (1.2K)NoYesSep 2026
2Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.0★ (47K)NoNoSep 2026
3Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.4M)YesYesSep 2026
4Satellite Map - Earth ViewSatellite Map - Earth ViewFree was $39.994.3★ (160)NoYesSep 2026
5Live Earth Maps 3D GPS ViewLive Earth Maps 3D GPS ViewFreeYesYesAug 2026
63D Earth Maps: GPS Speedometer3D Earth Maps: GPS SpeedometerFreeYesYesSep 2026
7Earth Maps 3D - Globe EarthEarth Maps 3D - Globe EarthFreeYesYesAug 2026
8Live Earth Map TrackerLive Earth Map TrackerFree5.0★ (2)YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Earth Maps

Earth Maps#1

Earth Maps by FOXPOI PTE. LTD.

Historical Imagery&Street View
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(1.2K 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
  • 👍 Precise location information
  • 👍 Better than Google Earth

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Paywall for historical imagery
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Not available in some countries
Google Earth#2

Google Earth by Google

Examine the planet
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.0😊(47K ratings)
Free
#18in 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  • 🕰️ Outdated imagery and maps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
  • 🛑 Restricted access to certain regions
Google Maps#3

Google Maps by Google

Places, navigation & traffic
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(7.4M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate navigation
  • 👍 Helpful for travel and exploration
  • 💡 Useful for delivery drivers
  • 👍 Reliable traffic information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable directions
  • 🔄 Constant rerouting without user consent
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
  • 🚧 Dangerous routing suggestions
  • 🤔 Confusing interface changes

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FAQ about Earth Maps

What are the best earth maps apps for iPhone?
Earth Maps tops our earth maps apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top earth maps apps we rank are free to download, including Earth Maps and Google Earth.
Earth Maps has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ earth maps apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to explore Earth using high-definition satellite imagery and historical street views. It features a detailed 3D globe, enabling virtual travel and close examination of terrain, buildings, and roads.
Key features include a high-definition 3D globe, access to the latest satellite imagery, historical street views, the ability to measure area distances, and an oriental compass function.

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