Google Earth reviews: complaints, praise and verdict
Google LLC
Data as of October 26, 2026. Review analysis of 100 reviews generated October 26, 2026.
By the numbers (App Vulture estimates, data as of October 26, 2026)
Estimates come from App Vulture's chart-rank model, confidence high; see how the estimate works.
Analysis Summary
Google Earth is generally well-liked for its high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain and buildings, but users face issues with bugs, crashes, and outdated content, which could lead to churn.
Rating Distribution
Pain Points
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functional_issues
· 5.0% of reviews
Issues with app functionality and usability
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outdated_content
· 7.0% of reviews
Content not updated regularly
Praised Features
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high_resolution_satellite_imagery
· 2.0% of reviews
High-resolution satellite imagery
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3D_terrain_and_buildings
· 3.0% of reviews
3D terrain and buildings
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street_view
· 2.0% of reviews
Street View's 360° perspectives
Feature Requests
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add_flags_and_fact_cards
Add flags and fact cards
Bug Reports
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authentication_errors
Authentication errors
Competitive Position
Google Earth holds a strong position in the maps and navigation market due to its high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain and buildings, but faces competition from other mapping apps.
Frequently asked questions about Google Earth
What do Google Earth users complain about most?
The most common complaint in Google Earth reviews is outdated_content (7% of reviews), followed by functional_issues (5% of reviews). Content not updated regularly.
What do users like about Google Earth?
Users praise Google Earth most for 3D_terrain_and_buildings (3% of reviews), then high_resolution_satellite_imagery (2% of reviews) and street_view (2% of reviews). 3D terrain and buildings.
Is Google Earth worth it?
Mixed: Google Earth holds a 3.8 rating from 2,953,133 ratings, and the most common complaint is outdated_content. Google Earth is generally well-liked for its high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain and buildings, but users face issues with bugs, crashes, and outdated content, which could lead to churn. Reviews describe pricing as positive. The main reason users leave is bugs.
How many monthly downloads does Google Earth have?
Google Earth gets about 1.4M downloads per month, according to App Vulture's chart-rank estimate (high confidence, data as of October 26, 2026).
