Best Historical Satellite Maps Apps

204+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our historical satellite maps list covers 204+ iPhone apps updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Historical Satellite Maps Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Historical Satellite MapsHistorical Satellite MapsFree3.5★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
2GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPSGEarth Map: Satellite Map GPSFree4.7★ (529)YesYesNov 2026
3Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.0★ (48K)NoNoNov 2026
4Earth MapsEarth MapsFree4.8★ (1.2K)NoYesNov 2026
5Live Satellite View & GPS MapsLive Satellite View & GPS MapsFree4.3★ (2.9K)YesNoNov 2026
6Avenza Maps: Offline MappingAvenza Maps: Offline MappingFree4.8★ (129K)NoYesNov 2026
7OsmAnd Maps Travel & NavigateOsmAnd Maps Travel & NavigateFree4.6★ (5.7K)NoYesNov 2026
8MAPAS: Live Street View & GPSMAPAS: Live Street View & GPSFree4.3★ (4.7K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Historical Satellite Maps

Historical Satellite Maps#1

Historical Satellite Maps by 晓宁 师

Past/Present,Street, Timelapse
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.5(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore decades of old satellite and aerial images to compare past and present views of any location. An interactive timeline allows you to swipe through years, offering a fascinating tool for research, education, and curiosity about historical changes.

GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS#2

GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS by 国辉 满

Historical Maps & Street 3D
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(529 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🤩 Amazing historical map feature
  • ✨ Great image quality
  • 💡 Educational and informative
  • 🚀 Works amazing
  • 💯 Very good app
  • 🌟 Incredible and educational resource
  • 👍 Simple to navigate
  • 🤩 Fun to use
  • 👍 Great for discovering places
  • 👍 Interesting to see past changes
  • 👍 Good for looking back in time
  • 👍 Very good for historical comparison
  • 👍 Feature-rich

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy when zooming
  • ⚠️ Not updated with recent photos
  • ⚪ White screen issue
  • 💰 Requires purchase for features
  • 📸 Old photo dates
  • 📉 Storage usage increases over time
  • 🖼️ Some images are poor quality
  • 💸 Rip off for purchased features
  • 📉 App size increases significantly
Google Earth#3

Google Earth by Google

Examine the planet
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.0😊(48K ratings)
Free
#17in 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

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FAQ about Historical Satellite Maps

What are the best historical satellite maps apps for iPhone?
Historical Satellite Maps tops our historical satellite maps apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 3.5-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top historical satellite maps apps we rank are free to download, including Historical Satellite Maps and GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS.
Historical Satellite Maps has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 204+ historical satellite maps apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.