FlagSearch vs ELF Atlas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FlagSearch
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Discover the world through flags. NEW: AI Flag Recognition Instantly identify any countryβs flag from a photo using fully offline on-device AI. No internet connection required, and your photos never leave your device. FlagSearch helps you explore, learn and understand every flag in the world. Search flags by colours, symbols and patterns, discover the history behind every flag, train with interactive quizzes and follow real-world flag redesigns as they happen. FEATURES SEARCH FLAGS BY COLOURS & SYMBOLS Find flags instantly using colours and symbols including stars, moons, crosses, suns, shields and more. DISCOVER THE HISTORY BEHIND EVERY FLAG Explore historical flag timelines and see how countries changed their flags through independence, political change and national redesigns. EXPLORE THE WORLD THROUGH FLAGS Learn about countries, populations, regions, geography and flag symbolism in a clean and easy-to-read format. INTERACTIVE 3D GLOBE Spin the globe, discover countries visually and open detailed flag information with a single tap. TRAIN WITH SMART FLAG QUIZZES Learn flags by continent and region, track your progress and improve your geography knowledge. STAY UPDATED ON FLAG REDESIGNS Follow modern flag changes and receive notifications when countries update colours, symbols or official specifications. FLAGSEARCH PREMIUM Unlock unlimited learning and remove quiz ad interruptions. Perfect for geography enthusiasts, students, travellers, designers and anyone interested in flags and world cultures. Optimized for iPhone Duo FlagSearch now provides an improved experience on iPhone Duo, with layouts adapted for both the unfolded and folded display modes. Browse flags, explore the globe and learn with quizzes across all screen sizes. The app also includes improved navigation, smoother transitions, better flag proportions and spacing, and a more consistent interface across Search, Map, Quiz, News and Feedback.
ELF Atlas
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Explore the Sunβs 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 Earthβs space environment. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ELF Atlas at 15.0 against FlagSearch's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. FlagSearch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ELF Atlas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | FlagSearch | ELF Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | β |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ksenia Trifonova | Olga Ivanova |
In-app purchases
FlagSearch
- Premium$3.99
ELF Atlas
- elfatlas_by_oliva_subscription$1.991 Month
- elfatlas_by_oliva_donation$1.99
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