# Earth++ vs TextMeWeather

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextMeWeather at 100% against Earth++'s 50%. TextMeWeather also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Earth++'s advantage is ratings volume (285 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

TextMeWeather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earth++ has 285 ratings behind it against 1, 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 TextMeWeather's.

Earth++ ships an update every 3 months, TextMeWeather every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earth++ | TextMeWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-plus-plus/id1137619502/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmeweather/id6744650352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **285** | 1 |
| 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 | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [TextMe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808696546) |

## 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 |


### TextMeWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmeweather/id6744650352)

Send SMS requests to get weather forecasts from your satellite messenger. This app allows you to easily query weather conditions via text message, making it convenient for outdoor adventures.

**Highlights:** SMS weather forecast requests, Satellite messenger integration, Easy to use interface, Convenient for outdoor activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earth++ free?

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

### Is TextMeWeather free?

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

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

TextMeWeather is rated higher. Earth++ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while TextMeWeather averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Earth++ shows ads; TextMeWeather does not.

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

Earth++ ships an update every 3 months, and TextMeWeather every 4 days. Most recently, Earth++ was updated on September 22, 2026 and TextMeWeather on June 4, 2026.

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