Comparison

Cloud Map vs Weather Satellite Live

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Map

Access satellite imagery from over 120 NOAA weather stations to view cloud cover. Utilize GPS to locate nearby stations or save favorites for quick access. View current conditions on Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • 120+ NOAA weather station satellite images
  • Visible cloud cover view
  • GPS for nearest station
  • Favorite weather stations list
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Standard and Pro versions
Features
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Quickly check any of the 120 NOAA weather station satellite images for visible cloud cover. If you travel, you can use the GPS feature to find the nearest weather station image. You can also collect a list of your favorite weather stations for easy reference. The standard version includes 2 satellite views. View the current satellite image on Apple Watch. Upgrade to Pro version and get 23 satellite views.

About

Weather Satellite Live

Visualize real-time cloud movement, precipitation, and typhoon paths with satellite imagery and weather radar. Access live CCTV feeds from roads for current conditions. Plan your trips and outdoor activities with up-to-date weather and traffic information.

Highlights
  • Live satellite imagery (visible, infrared, water vapor)
  • Weather radar with precipitation tracking
  • Typhoon and storm path visualization
  • Real-time highway and road CCTV feeds
  • Temperature distribution maps
  • Weather chart analysis
Features
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Live Weather Satellite — Satellite, radar & live CCTV in real-time motion Watch the movement of clouds, see where rain and snow are falling, and track typhoons through satellite imagery and weather radar. Check live CCTV from highways and national roads — all in one app. Before your commute, a trip, or any outdoor plan, see the sky and road conditions right now. Key Features * Weather Satellite Time-lapse - Visible, infrared, and water vapor imagery - Choose your view: Korea, East Asia, or Full Earth - Frames played in chronological order so you can follow the flow of clouds at a glance - Double-tap a still frame to zoom in for detail * Weather Radar - Korea radar / radar + infrared composite imagery - Regional radars including Baengnyeongdo, Gwangdeoksan, Gangneung, Gwanaksan, Oseongsan, Myeonbongsan, Jindo, Gudeoksan, Gosan, and Seongsan - Track rain and snow areas and how precipitation moves over time * Rain & Snow Areas / Typhoon - Precipitation (rain/snow) areas overlaid on the map - Typhoon position and movement shown as a time-lapse * Temperature Map - Nationwide temperature distribution shown in color over the map - Color-coded temperature legend included * Live CCTV Nationwide - Tap the map to see nearby CCTV cameras - Play live footage from highways and national roads - Find the closest cameras based on your current location * Visual Map / Weather Chart - Browse the official visual weather map right in the app - View weather charts with pressure systems and fronts See the sky and the roads moving in real time — right now! Data provided by Korea Meteorological Administration

Screenshots

Cloud Map4 screens
Weather Satellite Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weather Satellite Live at 100% against Cloud Map's 33%. Weather Satellite Live also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Cloud Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cloud Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Weather Satellite Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Map ships an update monthly, Weather Satellite Live every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Cloud Map versus Weather Satellite Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud MapWeather Satellite Live
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews32.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopernáhodnýCHANG GOO KIM

Customer experience

Cloud Map

Written reviews43 reviews
Positive32.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative60.5%

Weather Satellite Live

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cloud Map

One-time1
  • Cloud Map Pro$3.99
None

Weather Satellite Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Map free?
Cloud Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weather Satellite Live free?
Weather Satellite Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloud Map or Weather Satellite Live have ads?
Weather Satellite Live shows ads; Cloud Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Map or Weather Satellite Live?
Cloud Map ships an update monthly, and Weather Satellite Live every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Map was updated on October 15, 2026 and Weather Satellite Live on October 14, 2026.

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