# Earth++ vs WeatherSat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WeatherSat at 100% against Earth++'s 50%. WeatherSat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Earth++'s advantage is ratings volume (285 vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

WeatherSat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earth++ has 285 ratings behind it against 11, 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 100% of WeatherSat's.

Earth++ ships an update every 3 months, WeatherSat every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earth++ | WeatherSat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-plus-plus/id1137619502/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathersat/id6501969194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **285** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Bog Bridges LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480079828) |

## What reviewers say

### Earth++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-plus-plus/id1137619502)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $0.99 | per month |
| Tropical Cyclone Coverage | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Conditions Forecasts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Global CIimate  Imagery | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### WeatherSat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathersat/id6501969194)

View global weather satellite imagery and animations to visualize weather changes. Explore different weather visualizations and enjoy a dynamic view of weather systems. This app offers standalone functionality on Apple Watch and supports various widget types for iPhone.

**Highlights:** Global NOAA weather satellite imagery, Weather animation feature, Lightning and wind visualizations, Standalone Apple Watch app, iPhone widgets and lock screen support, Watch complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earth++ free?

Earth++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WeatherSat free?

WeatherSat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Earth++ or WeatherSat?

WeatherSat is rated higher. Earth++ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while WeatherSat averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Earth++ or WeatherSat have ads?

Earth++ shows ads; WeatherSat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Earth++ or WeatherSat?

Earth++ ships an update every 3 months, and WeatherSat every 4 days. Most recently, Earth++ was updated on October 24, 2026 and WeatherSat on October 20, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*