Comparison

Undercast Weather Aether vs Earthquake Globe

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

Head to head
About

Undercast Weather Aether

Features
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UndercastWeather Aether delivers National Weather Service forecasts alongside on-device, model-enhanced predictions you can compare side by side. The idea is simple: you should be able to see the official forecast AND a smarter interpretation of it — without giving up your privacy. WHAT MAKES UNDERCAST DIFFERENT • Dual-mode forecasts — switch between raw NWS data and Aether-enhanced predictions with a tap • On-device learning — Aether refines its forecasts using local signals; nothing leaves your device • Severe weather Live Activities — Tornado, Thunderstorm, Flood, and other warnings appear on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island the moment they're issued, with hazard-specific icons • Astronomical data — sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and twilight times sourced from the U.S. Naval Observatory • Searchable — find any U.S. location by ZIP code, city, or state, no location sharing required BUILT FOR APPLE PLATFORMS Native experiences on Mac, iPhone, and iPad — with a Home Screen widget for at-a-glance conditions. ONGOING UPDATES UndercastWeather regularly updates Aether to improve accuracy, performance, and features. PRIVACY FIRST Aether's learning happens on device. Your trained data never leaves your devices — with optional iCloud sync, it moves only between your Apple devices through your private iCloud account. You don't need to share your location to use the app, and we don't collect telemetry on your forecast usage. Our apps do not use third-party analytics, advertising SDKs, tracking SDKs, data brokers, or third-party service connections. We encourage every user to turn on Apple’s App Privacy Report to see this for themselves. To enable App Privacy Report on iPhone or iPad, open Settings > Privacy & Security > App Privacy Report > Turn On App Privacy Report. After you use the app for a while, iOS will show the network domains contacted by the app. For our apps, expected network activity should be limited to Apple-operated services needed for normal App Store, iCloud, device, or system functionality. In our weather app, you may also see direct connections to official weather or environmental data sources, such as NOAA, EPA, or similar public data originators used to provide the requested forecast, alert, air-quality, or environmental information. We believe privacy claims should be inspectable, not merely promised. NOTE Only locations within the United States are supported, as Aether is trained (on device) on data sourced by you from the National Weather Service.

About

Earthquake Globe

Visualize global seismic activity on an interactive 3D globe. Receive real-time alerts for earthquakes based on magnitude and proximity, with detailed event information and geological context.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D globe with live seismic data
  • Real-time USGS earthquake information
  • Color-coded magnitude pins
  • Tectonic fault line overlay
  • Customizable push notifications
  • Region and time filtering
  • Detailed event information
Features
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Earthquake Globe tracks every earthquake worldwide in real time on a stunning interactive 3D globe powered by Apple Maps. Watch seismic activity unfold across the planet's tectonic plates. Color-coded pins show earthquakes by magnitude — from minor tremors to major events — updating every few minutes from official USGS data. FEATURES • Live 3D globe with realistic elevation and hybrid satellite imagery • Real-time data from the USGS (United States Geological Survey) • Color-coded earthquake pins by magnitude (grey to yellow to orange to red to dark red) • Tectonic fault lines overlay for geological context • Push notifications for earthquakes above your chosen threshold • Alert radius filter — get notified only about nearby events • Explore by region: filter earthquakes by country or geographic area • Detailed event info: magnitude, depth, time, USGS source link • Time filter: last hour, day, week, or month • Magnitude filter: set your own minimum threshold • Dark mode — optimized for globe clarity • Supports English and Russian DATA All seismic data is sourced exclusively from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the authoritative global source for earthquake information. Data refreshes automatically every few minutes. NOTIFICATIONS Receive push notifications when significant earthquakes occur. Set your own magnitude threshold (4.0 to 8.0+) and optional distance radius. No account required. TERMS AND PRIVACY Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://earthquakes.site/privacy

Screenshots

Undercast Weather Aether4 screens
Earthquake Globe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Earthquake Globe at Free against Undercast Weather Aether's $9.99. Undercast Weather Aether's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, 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

Earthquake Globe is free to download; Undercast Weather Aether costs $9.99 up front. Earthquake Globe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Undercast Weather Aether asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Undercast Weather Aether ships an update weekly, Earthquake Globe every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Undercast Weather Aether versus Earthquake Globe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUndercast Weather AetherEarthquake Globe
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNope Dragon LCSupafast Tech LLC

In-app purchases

None

Undercast Weather Aether

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Earthquake Globe

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Undercast Weather Aether free?
Undercast Weather Aether costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Earthquake Globe free?
Earthquake Globe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Undercast Weather Aether or Earthquake Globe have ads?
Neither Undercast Weather Aether nor Earthquake Globe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Undercast Weather Aether or Earthquake Globe?
Undercast Weather Aether ships an update weekly, and Earthquake Globe every 5 days. Most recently, Undercast Weather Aether was updated on October 24, 2026 and Earthquake Globe on October 25, 2026.

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