Comparison

Earth++ vs Astro Vault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Storm tracking
  • Earthquake monitoring
  • Climate change data
  • Marine conditions
  • Tropical cyclone tracking
  • Ocean forecasts
Features
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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

About

Astro Vault

Features
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A free space data app. The Astro Vault brings live space data to your pocket — from asteroids passing Earth to probes at the edge of the solar system. OVERHEAD • Track today's near-Earth objects with size, speed, and close-approach details • Follow the International Space Station on a live globe or list view • See what's passing above you based on your location PEOPLE IN SPACE • Browse the current crew aboard the International Space Station • Photos, biographies, and quick links to learn more DEEP SPACE • Live positions for Voyager, New Horizons, Parker Solar Probe, Juno, JWST, and more • Deep Space Network (DSN) tracking status when spacecraft are being monitored • Top-down solar system map with planets and a log-scale distance legend Built for space fans who want the latest numbers without digging through technical sites. Metric and imperial units supported. Data from NASA/JPL Horizons, NASA NeoWs, CelesTrak, and other public sources.

Screenshots

Earth++3 screens
Astro Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astro Vault at none against Earth++'s 5. Astro Vault also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Earth++'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Earth++ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Astro Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earth++ ships an update every 3 months, Astro Vault fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Earth++ versus Astro Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarth++Astro Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (285 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings285 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKelly Technology Inc.Nate Thompson

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Earth++

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Upgrade$0.991 Month
One-time4
  • Tropical Cyclone Coverage$2.99
  • Ocean Conditions Forecasts$2.99
  • Global CIimate Imagery$2.99
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  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

Astro Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Earth++ free?
Earth++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astro Vault free?
Astro Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Earth++ or Astro Vault have ads?
Earth++ shows ads; Astro Vault does not.
Which is updated more often, Earth++ or Astro Vault?
Earth++ ships an update every 3 months, and Astro Vault fortnightly. Most recently, Earth++ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Astro Vault on October 30, 2026.

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