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Google Earth vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Google Earth's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Google Earth
This App
TB Atlas & World Map
Nemesis
Heidelberg Offline City Map
Contender
Flensburg Offline City Map
Contender
Fürth Offline City Map
Contender
Moje Praha
Contender
Audio Guide Huế
Peer
Krušnohoří
Peer
Country and City
Peer
Cades Cove Explorer
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperGoogle LLCTopobyte.deTopobyte.deTopobyte.deTopobyte.deHlavni mesto PrahaVIETSOFTPRO CORPORATIONAppSistoJiang ChangCHARLES GREGORY GILLUM
CategoryTravelTravel & LocalTravel & LocalTravel & LocalTravel & LocalTravelTravelTravel & LocalTravelTravel
PlatformAndroid, iOSAndroidAndroidAndroidAndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOSAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.0 / 53.8 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 55.0 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 55.0 / 5
Ratings Count46,3101,27100001009
PriceFreeFree$1.19$1.49FreeFreeFreeFree$3.99$0.99
Release DateOct 27, 2008Mar 26, 2013Mar 18, 2012Sep 8, 2014May 3, 2015Oct 1, 2013Feb 16, 2024Aug 30, 2024Dec 11, 2022May 12, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 25, 2026Feb 6, 2025Feb 3, 2025Feb 3, 2025Aug 15, 2023May 18, 2026Nov 6, 2024Aug 31, 2024Mar 12, 2026May 12, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed---------
Score45/100---------
Praises
  • Exploration of historical and current global imagery provides significant educational and personal value
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Complaints
  • Outdated satellite imagery prevents users from viewing current conditions of their local areas
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Requests
  • Integration of UTM coordinates would improve utility for professional and technical mapping tasks
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Global scale of Street View data [Platform]
  • Superior 3D photogrammetry in urban centers [Platform]
  • Free-utility brand moat [Business Model]
  • 100% offline map and search functionality ensures utility in low-connectivity travel environments.
  • Ad-free, non-monetized model reduces user friction and churn risk.
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  • 100% offline mapping removes roaming-cost barriers for international tourists
  • Local search index provides instant results without server-side latency
  • Offline-first architecture removes dependency on cellular data connectivity.
  • Official municipal data source provides high-trust information for residents
  • Offline map tiles ensure utility in low-connectivity zones
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  • Regional focus provides localized utility for specific Ore Mountains visitors
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Weaknesses
  • Imagery latency years behind reality [User Feedback]
  • Performance instability during long sessions [User Feedback]
  • Removal of legacy navigation tools [User Feedback]
  • Static map interface lacks 3D rendering and high-resolution imagery.
  • No active feature development or recent content updates.
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  • $1.49 price point creates a barrier compared to free, ad-supported mapping alternatives
  • Lack of real-time traffic or transit data limits utility for daily commuters
  • No feature updates since August 2023.
  • Static POI data risks becoming obsolete.
  • Static 2D map interface lags behind 3D competitor standards
  • No recent feature additions suggest a maintenance-only development cycle
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  • Static database lacks interactive engagement
  • No offline-mode functionality for remote mountain areas
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Pricingfreefreepaidpaidfreemiumfreefreefreepaidfree
MomentumSteadyZombie-ZombieZombieMaintenanceActiveZombie--
Update Cadence5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~11d avg1 versions-1 versions1 versions2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~91d avg5 versions2 versions, ~2d avg--

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