Earth++ vs Waterscope Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Earth++
Monitor global weather, earthquakes, climate changes, and marine conditions. Access real-time data on storms and natural events. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks advanced tracking for tropical cyclones and ocean forecasts.
- Storm tracking
- Earthquake monitoring
- Climate change data
- Marine conditions
- Tropical cyclone tracking
- Ocean forecasts
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Track the latest storms and other natural events worldwide with Earth++. The latest weather, earthquakes, climate changes, and marine conditions are available. Information is courtesy of a variety of open sources, as indicated in the attribution label. There is an auto-renewing subscription option within the app to remove ads, track tropical cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes and other global weather hazards, and comprehensive ocean conditions forecasts for the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Development of global storms is funded in part by ads, which can be removed by selecting the monthly auto-renewing subscription option "Premium upgrade" from the app's settings menu. Upgrading to premium also provides access to other premium content and features. The subscription price of 0.99 USD (in your local currency) will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and, for each renewal, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current month. You can cancel the subscription at any time through your iTunes account settings, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current month to avoid being charged, and ads will show again at the start of the subsequent month. Terms of use: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/tac.html Privacy policy: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/privacy_policy.html
Waterscope Weather
This weather app provides detailed water-centric conditions like tides, wave heights, and water temperatures. It also includes forecasts for air temperature, wind, and satellite imagery, drawing data from NOAA and NWS.
- Tide predictions
- Wave height and water temperature
- Wind speed and air temperature
- Moon phase and position
- Satellite imagery
- Hurricane forecasts
- Onshore observations
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Waterscope is a weather app for people who love being around water. Whether you're surfing, fishing, boating, or just taking the dog for a walk on the beach, Waterscope will keep you informed about your local conditions. The data presented comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service (NWS). This app would not be possible without the scientific contributions from the people at these valuable public institutions. The app uses a series of screens to present this information: HOME When you launch Waterscope, you'll be presented with a screen that shows a graph of high and low tides for the nearest measuring station. Below that are wave heights and water temperatures for the closest NOAA buoy. These are followed by wind speed and air temperature measurements for a nearby NWS weather station. Above the graphs, you'll see the current phase of the Moon and its position on the horizon. Below you'll see the sun's position relative to your location on Earth. The clock at the bottom shows the current time, or the time for past data samples and future forecasts. Tap on the clock to scroll back to the current time. Tap on any large blue ring to show more information. Smaller blue rings make adjustments to what you're currently viewing. Tapping on the icon in the upper-left corner will show an overlay that explains the symbols and markers. EARTH The Earth view shows the last 24 hours of satellite imagery near your current location (the small blue dot is you!) Tap the + button to see a larger version of the latest image. The hurricane symbol at the top of the view will show the latest forecasts from the National Hurricane Center. MOON The Moon view shows the phase and location of the Moon for the next year. The white dot shows the height above the horizon, and when you align the blue arrow with the centerline and look up you'll see Earth's biggest satellite :-) SEA This view of the sea shows markers for observations collected by the National Data Buoy Center. The arrow points in the directions waves are heading: tap it to show water temperature, wave height, and an average period between waves. To make any buoy's data show up on the home screen, tap the heart icon. LAND Like the view of the sea, but with onshore observations collected by the National Weather Service. The arrow shows wind direction and tapping the marker shows the air temperature, wind speed with gusts, and barometric pressure. Tap the heart to add it to home. TIDE This view shows nearby tide stations: tap on any marker to get the current prediction at that location. Like the other map views, the tide station can be added to the main screen using the heart icon. FORECAST If you move forward in time, you'll see a forecast for air temperature and conditions. Tap on the conditions to get an expanded view that includes wind speed and direction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waterscope Weather at none against Earth++'s 5. Waterscope Weather also leads on ads (none vs shown). Earth++'s advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (285 vs 24). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Earth++ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Waterscope Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.
Earth++ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earth++ has 285 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Earth++'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Waterscope Weather's.
Earth++ ships an update every 3 months, Waterscope Weather every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Earth++ | Waterscope Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (285 ratings) — better | 4.2 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 47.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 285 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kelly Technology Inc. | The Iconfactory |
Customer experience
Earth++
Waterscope Weather
In-app purchases
Earth++
- Premium Upgrade$0.991 Month
- Tropical Cyclone Coverage$2.99
- Ocean Conditions Forecasts$2.99
- Global CIimate Imagery$2.99
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- Remove Ads$3.99
Waterscope Weather
No in-app purchases
Questions
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