# Rotating Globe vs Nullschool

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nullschool at 100% against Rotating Globe's 0%. Nullschool also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Rotating Globe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Nullschool is free to download; Rotating Globe costs $2.99 up front. Nullschool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Rotating Globe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nullschool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nullschool has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Rotating Globe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nullschool's.

Rotating Globe ships an update every 2 weeks, Nullschool monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rotating Globe | Nullschool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotating-globe/id1472279538/reviews) | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nullschool-explore-weather/id6748462114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 53 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gomathy Shankaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/503956143) | [Nullschool Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807907924) |

## What reviewers say

### Rotating Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotating-globe/id1472279538)

Explore the world with an augmented reality globe displaying real-time weather conditions. Navigate continents, countries, and view detailed weather effects for specific locations by entering a US zip code. Enhance your general knowledge with an interactive global view.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality globe display, Real-time weather conditions, Interactive globe navigation (swipe/tap), Weather effects (rain, snow, fog), US zip code weather lookup, Zoom in/out globe functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nullschool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nullschool-explore-weather/id6748462114)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Weather, #183 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize global weather, ocean, and pollution data on an interactive map. Explore current conditions, forecasts up to 5 days, and historical data. Discover atmospheric phenomena like hurricanes, jet streams, and pollution spread.

**Highlights:** Interactive animated global map, Wind, ocean, and pollution layers, Current conditions and 5-day forecasts, Historical data access, Aurora and wildfire tracking, Subscription for extra features

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Friends of Nullschool | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rotating Globe free?

Rotating Globe costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nullschool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rotating Globe or Nullschool?

Nullschool is rated higher. Rotating Globe averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nullschool averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do Rotating Globe or Nullschool have ads?

Neither Rotating Globe nor Nullschool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rotating Globe or Nullschool?

Rotating Globe ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nullschool monthly. Most recently, Rotating Globe was updated on October 8, 2026 and Nullschool on October 15, 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.*