Google Earth
Explore the world with immersive maps and satellite imagery
by Google
iPhone · iPad · Android
Quick verdict
- What it is
- Google Earth allows users to create and collaborate on immersive, data-driven maps from anywhere, with high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain and buildings in hundreds of cities.
- Best for
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- someone who wants to explore the world
- a traveler
- a geography enthusiast
- At a glance
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- Free to download
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- Travel
- Travel & Local
- Navigation
AppCorpus categories
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
Screens
21 store screenshots
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Pricing & paywalls
Shown for US
- Free
Shown for US
- Free to download
Ratings & reviews
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4/5Could be improved
New problem, July, 2026: This app freezes regularly and unpredictably. I was hoping for an update but there isn’t one. Weirder is that punctuation to write this review is failing. … I use this app a lot and love that I can save searches, measurements, etc. I've been using map apps as I read because they make everything more memorable and real. I’ve run into a problem recently that I should have predicted and prevented. I have too many maps. I’ve figured out that I need to include better descriptions of who and what make a particular item important, but I’ve reached the point where files should be merged. Let’s say I have a map about interesting borders and another about revanchist claims. The two are obviously interconnected, so I want to merge the maps. Sure, I could combine them manually, but it takes a long time to redraw the borders. It looks like I can copy a feature from one file and paste it into another, but that doesn't seem to do anything. Weird, right? Right now, I guess I’ll use a subset of the maps I’ve put a lot of time into and hope I’ll be able to merge the files sooner or later.
PhelineCat · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Why so many negative reviews?
Scrolling through reviews for this app kind of suprised me a bit and i actually expected my own experience on the app to be worse but i was pleasantly suprised. A few reviews i seen talked about the app crashing and how its not user friendly, but after spending hours straight messing with the app and exploring different locations, it never crashed once. and i actually thought it was extremely easy to navigate around the app, If anyone had a problem with that they either need a new device or need to learn how to use electronics. The street view option is also fun, I love you can just tap the screen where you wanna go and it puts you there. Another feature i saw someone complain about was the fact it teaches you about the location you are looking at and gives you a small description which is perfect for absolutely anyone that wants to learn more, so i don’t understand what the problem with that was. I also saw a review mention how they want a day and night feature to see different places but you have to remember that actual people are driving or walking through these places and most locations like tourist attractions won’t allow anyone there past a certain time, not even google themselves. I also didn’t even get a single ad my entire time on the app and i was most definitely using wifi. In conclusion this is a very well designed app that i had absolutely no problem with and i could easily recommend this to anyone that wants to explore and even learna thing or two.
Alex Melin · 27 Aug 2026
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4/5New York Map Needs an Update!!!!
The Google Earth map needs to be updated! I enjoy using Google Earth as it offers a fantastic feature to explore the world and discover different places. However, I have noticed that the map of the New York metro area needs an update. New York City and its surrounding areas have been experiencing a significant construction and development boom. Areas like as Downtown Brooklyn, Long Island City, Jersey City, Newark, Yonkers, White Plains, and New Rochelle are undergoing major changes, with many smaller cities now having skylines comparable to major cities across the country. Many of the new buildings that have completed constructed for over a year or more still aren’t on the map or shows it’s still in the beginning phase. Despite the map being 1-2 years old, it already appears outdated. To provide users with a more accurate and current view, I believe Google Maps should update the entire NYC to reflect its current appearance. Additionally, a map update every 5-10 months would be reasonable to keep pace with the ongoing developments.
Nickfloyo14 · 27 Aug 2026
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2/5Why, oh why?!
I’d like to start by saying I haven’t used Google Earth in my classroom for awhile. But now I need it and I’m having to relearn where everything is hidden/renamed. This app used to be so easy to navigate and I could easily direct my kids to the places I wanted them to explore. Now, I’ve amassed a sheet of web links offering help - quite the waste of time when it could/should be in one place. (What happened to the downloadable pdf Guide? If it’s out there, I haven’t found it yet.) Near as I can tell, Random Search has become I’m Feeling Lucky. Really? Why is that necessary? Cutesy titles are not helpful, especially when teaching 2nd-language learners. I’m guessing that Editor’s Picks is now Voyager. The transition between computer (Toolbar at the top) and tablet (iPad, in my case - finding Toolbar equivalent is not an easy task) should be uniform in appearance and function. Aside from using grid lines and reading latitude/longitude locations from there, what happened to the gps locations that used to be at the bottom of the page? They’re still there on the home location. And on the tablet, how do you relaunch Earth short of closing it down and starting over? And if you’re logged in, it opens to the screen you left. 🤷♀️
<3myMAC · 27 Aug 2026
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2/5Not Even Basic App Comforts (2020 iPad Pro)
It takes a lot of disappointment for me to write reviews but this app is just so flat. It’s like they took what they were in the process of developing years ago and just threw it up without even looking at it for a quick review. I am terrible at geography and thought this would help me with a class I’m taking but I was mistaken. You can’t adjust any type of visual settings so if you zoom too far in on, say, China, you get a million different location names in English and Chinese and you can’t even see the land under all the text. Also, it would be really enjoyable (and easier on my old lady eyes) to be able to make borders bold or different colors or even cut out a region to view it individually. It is absolutely impossible to tell one country/state from the next with the impossibly thin tan line separating everything that, oh yea, is the same color that is used for most of the landscape. What a mess. Overall really great concept but what I’m gathering from other reviews, the app particularly for iPad is super low quality compared to others. I now know that if I had a desktop I’d be able to look at the moon and mars so I feel really gypped now. And yes, even though I didn’t pay anything I still feel shortchanged.
somethingcheesy · 27 Aug 2026
Shown for US
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5/5
Love ka ghar dekh rha raat 2:45 pe 😊🥰❤️ don't know ham dono kabhi mil payenge ki nahi
Nitish Kumar · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5
Love ka ghar dekh rha raat 2:45 pe 😊🥰❤️ don't know ham dono kabhi mil payenge ki nahi
Satish Production · 31 Jul 2026
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1/5
Recycled change log. Rinse and repeat...... Same old lame notes change log. It'd be like going to the grocery store and getting a receipt that just had one line - stuff. But you bought over a hundred items.
Bien Agiter · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5
Helpful
Md Jahangir Bokhs · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5
यस हाउ कैन हैल्लो यू नीस ी ट्रस्ट यू बेलिब मे
RM Royal · 31 Jul 2026
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Versions
App Store
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10.100.41
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.100.83
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.101.83
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.102.77
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.103.78
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.107.74
· 26 May 2026
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.114.81
· 24 Aug 2026
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.74.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.75.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.78.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.79.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.80.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.81.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.82.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.83.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.84.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.85.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.86.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.88.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.89.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.90.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.91.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.92.0
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.93.83
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.94.83
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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10.95.76
Thanks for using Google Earth! This version includes bug fixes. Our recent release brings a fresh new look, with new features to help you collaborate with others across devices, create maps on the go, and add photos from your camera to your maps.
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Availability by market
- US
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Data quality & evidence
- Page completeness
- Independent summary published
- Last verified
- 30 Aug 2026
- Sources
- App Store, Google Play