Geography (62 programs)

Pros: High-quality 3D imagery and detailed global coverage. Voyager and Timelapse enhance learning and exploration. Advanced measurement and data tools in Google Earth Pro. Free desktop version with broad professional and educational appeal.

Cons: Imagery is not real-time and varies in quality by location. Resource-intensive on older Macs or low-end GPUs. Complex menus may challenge first-time users. Limited editing or design customization options.

Pros: Easy to use. Works with an GPS.

Cons: Trial does not save to different GPS.

Pros: See any place in the world, in real time. Uses satellite imagery from NASA. Features a locating tool and a screen capturing utility.

Cons: No support for layers. Level of detail may vary.

Pros: Pin locations on map. Create checklists. Organize with smart groups.

Cons: Not as precise as Google Maps.

Pros: Find points of interest. Add notes and scribbles. Supports many GPS devices. Play back your itinerary.

Cons: Demo has watermark. Demo doesn't update maps.

Pros: Multiple layering. Great address search. Clear and clean dashboard widget.

Cons: Map images a bit clunky.

Pros: Add notes and keep a journal. Measure distances. Compatible with any map.

Cons: Can't save presets. Doesn't load maps.

Pros: The desktop app is available for free. Comes with advanced features. Option to explore different celestial bodies. Perfect for history and geography lessons.

Cons: Uses more system resources than the web version.