Comparison

Shock Diamonds vs ELF Atlas

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

Head to head
About

Shock Diamonds

Features
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This is an app that simulates supersonic exhaust flow with ability to interact with custom 3D models

About

ELF Atlas

Features
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Explore the Sun’s influence on Earth with ELF Atlas, an accessible space weather app powered by NOAA and NASA data. Study solar activity, track auroras and geomagnetic storms, or compare well-being claims with underlying observations. SPACE WEATHER AT A GLANCE See major indicators, current and recent values, observation times, status, and data availability in one atlas. PLANETARY KP INDEX Track the estimated Kp index and geomagnetic conditions from quiet and unsettled to active and storm levels. SOLAR WIND Monitor spacecraft measurements of solar wind speed, proton density, temperature, recent trends, and conditions approaching Earth. INTERPLANETARY MAGNETIC FIELD Track Bt, Bx, By, and Bz, including southward Bz associated with stronger geomagnetic activity. SOLAR X-RAY ACTIVITY Track GOES X-ray irradiance, compare wavelength channels and flux history, and view A, B, C, M, and X flare classes. AURORA MODEL Explore NOAA OVATION outputs for both hemispheres, compare polar regions, and check observation and forecast times. LATEST SOLAR IMAGE View, enlarge, and zoom into the latest NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory imagery to examine active regions, coronal holes, and other structures. SPACE WEATHER ALERTS Read and filter NOAA alerts, watches, warnings, summaries, corrections, and cancellations, with issue times, product identifiers, and message codes. SCIENCE WITHOUT THE HYPE Solar flares, geomagnetic storms, solar energy, space weather symptoms, consciousness shifts, Schumann resonance, and planetary energy are often linked online. ELF Atlas shows measured, estimated, modeled, and imaged data about the Sun and near-Earth environment. It does not claim space weather predicts moods, symptoms, consciousness, earthquakes, disasters, or personal events. Use transparent data to assess ideas, compare claims, and form an informed view. WHY USE ELF ATLAS? Access multiple indicators and recent trends in one approachable interface. Distinguish observations, estimates, and models; see UTC timestamps and active spacecraft; open original NOAA and NASA sources; choose light or dark themes; access 77+ languages; and enjoy an ad-free experience with a subscription. Designed for education, general information, scientific curiosity, aurora enthusiasts, space weather observers, and anyone seeking reliable solar and geomagnetic data. ELF Atlas is not a medical device, diagnostic service, forecasting authority, or emergency warning system. Never substitute it for professional medical advice or official safety information. Explore the data. Question the claims. Understand Earth’s space environment. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shock Diamonds2 screens
ELF Atlas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shock Diamonds at none against ELF Atlas's 2. Shock Diamonds also leads on ads (none vs shown). ELF Atlas's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ELF Atlas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Shock Diamonds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Shock Diamonds versus ELF Atlas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShock DiamondsELF Atlas
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViacheslav GilevichOlga Ivanova

In-app purchases

None

Shock Diamonds

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ELF Atlas

Subscriptions1
  • elfatlas_by_oliva_subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • elfatlas_by_oliva_donation$1.99

Questions

Is Shock Diamonds free?
Shock Diamonds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELF Atlas free?
ELF Atlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shock Diamonds or ELF Atlas have ads?
ELF Atlas shows ads; Shock Diamonds does not.

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