# SatSquatch vs ZoneWatch

SatSquatch and ZoneWatch both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of SatSquatch's written reviews are positive against 58% of ZoneWatch's. ZoneWatch's advantage is chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SatSquatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ZoneWatch sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SatSquatch holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of SatSquatch's written reviews are positive against 58% of ZoneWatch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SatSquatch | ZoneWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satsquatch/id1504271649/reviews)** | [4.1 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zonewatch-radar-and-snow/id6736602732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#96** |
| Size | 76 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WxByte LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504271648) | [WeatherWise Innovations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766422618) |

## What reviewers say

### SatSquatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satsquatch/id1504271649)

Visualize and analyze complex weather data with customizable maps. Access satellite imagery, high-resolution radar, and multiple forecast models. Explore historical data and overlay various meteorological analyses for detailed insights.

**Highlights:** Customizable weather map layers, High-resolution Level II radar, Multiple satellite imagery bands, Various forecast models, Archive mode for historical data, Overlay NWS warnings and outlooks, Animated wind and loops

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SatSquatch Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| SatSquatch Pro | $49.99 | per year |


### ZoneWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zonewatch-radar-and-snow/id6736602732)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Weather, #195 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed weather forecasts, real-time radar, and severe storm alerts with advanced intelligence. Track storms, view precipitation, and customize notifications for your saved locations. Offers comprehensive data layers for weather and more.

**Highlights:** ThreatNet severe-weather intelligence, Storm tracking and forecast paths, Advanced NEXRAD radar products, Customizable severe weather alerts, Multi-day forecast models, Interactive map with multiple layers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $16.99 | per month |
| ZoneWatch Max | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| ZoneWatch Max | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SatSquatch free?

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

### Is ZoneWatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SatSquatch or ZoneWatch?

SatSquatch is rated higher. SatSquatch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while ZoneWatch averages 4.1 from 47 ratings.

### Do SatSquatch or ZoneWatch have ads?

Neither SatSquatch nor ZoneWatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SatSquatch or ZoneWatch?

SatSquatch ships an update weekly, and ZoneWatch weekly. Most recently, SatSquatch was updated on November 7, 2026 and ZoneWatch on November 8, 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.*