Comparison

YourGlobe vs Albedo

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

Head to head
About

YourGlobe

Features
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You live on a planet in constant motion. YourGlobe lets you observe it from space in near real time, using a network of geostationary satellites. With natural-color satellite imagery, YourGlobe gives you a realistic, intuitive view of Earth's atmosphere as one dynamic, interconnected system — a calm and immersive way to explore the planet and understand global weather patterns as they happen. Follow cloud systems as they move across continents. Watch storms form over the oceans. Track wildfires, dust plumes, and large-scale atmospheric circulation as they unfold. Features • Continuous rotation of the Earth • Near real-time global atmospheric animation • Multiple synchronized geostationary satellites • Natural-color satellite imagery • Interactive wildfire and cyclone tracking • Spherical globe and map projection views • No account required Ideal for • Students and teachers • Weather and satellite imagery enthusiasts • Earth science learning • Environmental awareness • Anyone curious about our planet YourGlobe turns satellite observation into a clear, accessible experience — helping you see Earth as the living system it is. Subscription: YourGlobe Annual Length: 1 year Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Albedo

Features
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Albedo turns your screen into a window to the moon. Built with 720 real NASA lunar frames, it renders the moon's current phase in stunning detail — accurate to the hour, beautiful enough to stare at. Whether you're timing a golden hour shoot, tracking moonrise for a night hike, or simply wondering what the moon looks like tonight, Albedo puts precise astronomical data inside an interface designed to feel like cinema. REAL NASA MOON, FRAME BY FRAME 720 high-resolution lunar images map every hour of the 29.5-day synodic cycle. Scrub through time with a precision slider and watch the moon wax and wane in front of you. Each frame is a real photograph — not a rendering. GOLDEN HOUR & BLUE HOUR TRACKER Know exactly when the light is perfect. Albedo calculates morning and evening golden hour and blue hour windows for your location, displayed on a beautiful 24-hour light chart. Plan your next shoot down to the minute. MOON CALENDAR Browse lunar phases across any month from 2000 to 2100. Each day shows a thumbnail of the moon's appearance, making it easy to plan around full moons, new moons, and everything in between. MOON JOURNAL Attach notes and photos to any date on the calendar. Record observations, mark shooting conditions, or keep a lunar diary. Your entries are stored securely on-device with SwiftData. AR MOON FINDER Point your camera at the sky and find the moon. Albedo places an accurate 3D moon at the real lunar position using ARKit, with a guide arrow when the moon is off-screen. INTERACTIVE 3D MOON Explore a textured 3D lunar globe you can rotate freely. Examine the surface up close, from the Sea of Tranquility to the Tycho crater. MOONRISE, MOONSET & DISTANCE Precise moonrise and moonset times for your location, plus real-time lunar distance. All calculations adapt as you scrub through time. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Get notified before full moons, new moons, and evening golden hours so you never miss a moment. Customizable alerts delivered at the right time. LOCATION-AWARE Albedo uses your GPS for accurate local calculations, or let you search and set any location manually. All solar and lunar times adjust instantly. DESIGNED FOR DARK A pure black interface with glassmorphism accents and cinematic serif typography. Albedo is built for night use — easy on the eyes, beautiful in the dark. WORKS EVERYWHERE Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Your moon, on every screen. Albedo Pro unlocks the full experience: Calendar, Journal, 3D Moon, AR Moon Finder, and notifications. The core moon phase viewer and light tracker are free. Download Albedo and see the moon like never before.

Screenshots

YourGlobe4 screens
Albedo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: YourGlobe at every 5 weeks against Albedo's every 5 months. YourGlobe also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. YourGlobe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Albedo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YourGlobe ships an update every 5 weeks, Albedo every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
YourGlobe versus Albedo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYourGlobeAlbedo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLouis GonzalezTINAC Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

YourGlobe

Subscriptions1
  • YourGlobe Annual$4.991 Year
1 purchases

Albedo

One-time1
  • Albedo Pro$3.99

Questions

Is YourGlobe free?
YourGlobe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Albedo free?
Albedo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YourGlobe or Albedo have ads?
Neither YourGlobe nor Albedo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YourGlobe or Albedo?
YourGlobe ships an update every 5 weeks, and Albedo every 5 months. Most recently, YourGlobe was updated on November 5, 2026 and Albedo on November 5, 2026.

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