Best live earth & satellite map apps for Android
Live earth and satellite map apps show aerial imagery, a globe you can tilt in three dimensions, street-level views and live webcams from around the world.
33 apps ranked · How we rank
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A free, capable tool for exploring the planet in 3D and building shared maps, best for curious travelers, students and collaborators.
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A free, ad-supported map and radar app that suits drivers who want speed camera warnings and a windshield HUD on their usual routes.
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A free satellite and 3D globe app whose real strength is reading GIS and CAD files on a phone.
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A free, ad-supported travel app that bundles live cameras, satellite maps and street navigation for curious explorers and casual trip planners.
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A free, ad-supported 3D globe with satellite imagery, street panoramas and GPS tools that suits curious browsers and travelers more than daily drivers.
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Number 6: Satellite Map Live Earth View
GPS Driving & Voice Navigation Apps
4.2 out of 5 (8K) 5M+ installs
A free, ad-free satellite and navigation app that suits drivers and map explorers who want imagery, traffic and measuring tools together.
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A free all-in-one satellite globe and navigation app that suits travelers and drivers who value privacy and customization.
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Number 8: Live Earth Cam - Street View
MobApp - Phone Locator GPS Location
4.2 out of 5 (2.1K) 500K+ installs
A free, ad-supported app for browsing live webcams and street views worldwide, best for curious browsers and light trip planning.
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A broad, free toolkit for drivers and field workers, best when you use several of its tools together.
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A free, ad-supported world map for casual browsing of famous attractions, best for curious users rather than trip planners.
More of the best live earth & satellite map apps
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11
Earth Map Satellite Live View
Synlox Studio
3.6
5M+
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12
Live Earth Map HD - Live Cam
Appify Store
3.6
10M+
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13
Live Satellite View GPS Map
Appscourt
3.6
10M+
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14
Gps Map Navigation & Direction
Blynx PTY Limited
4.2
5M+
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15
Live Street Camera View
Quality App Zone
3.5
5M+
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16
Live Satellite View, 3D Map
Banix Studio
4.1
100K+
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17
EarthCamTV 3
EarthCam, Inc.
3.6
100K+
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18
EarthVista: Live Satellite Map
QZEE GAMES LLP
3.8
100K+
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19
Street View Map and Navigation
GT Digital Studio
3.3
5M+
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20
Live Street View
Cool IT Solutions
3.5
100K+
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21
Earth Map: Live Satellite View
Wallet Passes Alliance
2.9
100K+
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22
Live Earth Map- Satellite View
Travel Maps Tech
3.1
1M+
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23
Live Satellite Earth Map View
Sky Labs Studio
3.3
1M+
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24
Satellite View:Live Earth Maps
Macro Mobile Solution
3.2
1M+
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25
Live Earth Map: GPS Navigation
Firehawk
3.6
10M+
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26
Street View Live 3D GPS Map
Prometheus Interactive LLC
3.1
1M+
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27
Live Street View - Earth Map
GiggleGenius
3.1
10M+
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28
Earth Camera Live Street View
Easy Language Translator
3.0
10M+
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29
GPS Satellite Live Earth Map
Sona Apps Studio
2.9
10M+
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30
Live Earth Map Satellite View
Galaxy studio apps
3.5
1M+
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31
Live Satellite View: GPS Map
Mapping Earth Studio
2.6
5M+
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32
Webcams
EarthCam, Inc.
3.4
1M+
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33
Live Earth Satellite View Maps
M Z Tech
2.7
1M+
About live earth & satellite map apps
Navigation tools are built for routing and often hide the imagery; these are for exploring, whether that means checking a neighborhood before a move, following news from a distant region or wandering somewhere you have never been. They suit curious travelers, students and hobby geographers who want to see a place rather than be directed to it. Some lean on detailed aerial photography and smooth globe rendering, others on street-level coverage or a wall of public webcams. They differ in how fresh the imagery is, how much of the world is covered in high detail and how well they work without a constant connection.
What to look for
- Check how recently the satellite imagery was captured, since older pictures can mislead you about new buildings, roads or construction.
- Look at the resolution available for the regions you care about, because wide global coverage often means blurry detail in less popular areas.
- See whether map data can be saved for offline browsing, which matters when you travel without a reliable mobile signal.
- Consider what the app asks you to pay for and what stays free, along with how visible advertising is during normal use.
- Review the privacy terms, especially if the app requests location access or shows live camera feeds from around the world.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.