GlobeViewer Android

GlobeViewer

High resolution 3D terrestrial globe with topography and surface maps

Features & Capabilities

GlobeViewer is a powerful Chrome extension that offers a high-quality, interactive 3D view of our planet. It features a rotatable global globe with detailed surface, underwater, and topographical maps, allowing users to explore Earth's diverse landscapes with precision.

The extension includes a massive dataset of 22,912 individual high-resolution topographic tiles covering the entire Earth's surface, sourced from NASA's ASTER3-DEM elevation data. Users can load and interact with 110 different regions, which automatically manage the seamless loading of map tiles. Additionally, it integrates real-time event data from GDACS, marking events such as hurricanes and earthquakes directly on the globe.

With around 7.5 million place names from geonames.org and OpenStreetMaps data for buildings, borders, and streets (available in demos and purchased maps), GlobeViewer provides comprehensive and detailed geographic context. The extension caches data for offline use and offers tutorials and manuals for easy navigation. Ideal for geography enthusiasts, educators, and researchers, GlobeViewer brings an immersive and informative 3D experience of Earth right to your browser.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Ralf Armin Böttcher, Softwareentwicklung
Downloads:
312,204 400
Rating:
3.71
(574)
3 ratings
Version:
0.12.3 Last updated: 2025-11-03
Version code:
51
Creation date:
2018-07-11
Publisher country:
DE DE
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
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Size:
142.92MB
Email:
in*****@rab-software.de
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Ralf Armin Böttcher, Softwareentwicklung
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.rab_software.globe
Email:
in*****@rab-software.de
Website:
https://www.rab-software.de/en/actual-projects/globe-viewer

User Reviews

GlobeViewer is praised for its concept and visuals and is easy to use, with good free-to-paid value, but suffers from sparse content, usability issues like exiting the app, and inconsistent visual/texture clarity that can hamper navigation.
Pros
  • Concept is good and shows potential.
  • Beautiful visuals and an attractive interface.
  • Easy to understand and use; good for learning.
  • Free version provides decent quality; paid version adds more features.
  • Active development with improvements and demos.
Cons
  • App feels content-light; users report almost nothing to explore or do.
  • Difficult to exit or close the app / map; force close sometimes needed.
  • Visual clarity and texture quality are inconsistent; lands can be unclear or look low-res.
Recent reviews
This concept is good but you have to improve this app
by Dr*****, 2025-02-05

Good
by Bh*****, 2025-01-12

Waste
by Ho*****, 2024-11-05
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