Comparison

Lyja vs Earthz

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

Head to head
About

Lyja

This app translates weather forecasts into actionable outdoor plans, suggesting optimal times for activities like running, cycling, or dog walking based on your schedule and preferences. It provides detailed forecasts and customizable widgets to help you make the most of your time outdoors.

Highlights
  • Weather-based activity scores
  • Recommended time windows for outdoor activities
  • Customizable activity duration and schedule integration
  • Hourly forecasts, rain radar, and wind maps
  • Sun-path and photography forecasts
  • Customizable home screen widgets
Features
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Your next run. A longer dog walk. An afternoon outside with the kids. Find a better time for it with Lyja. Lyja turns the forecast into outdoor plans, with weather-based activity scores and recommended time windows that fit your schedule. See when conditions look promising, understand what to expect, and make more of the time you have. FIND YOUR WINDOW Choose your activity and explore recommended times for running, cycling, dog walking, photography, and more. See the weather factors behind each score so you can decide what works for you. MAKE IT FIT YOUR DAY Set your available days, hours, and activity duration. Find opportunities for an outing around your routine, from a quick morning walk to a longer weekend ride. CHECK BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT Explore hourly forecasts, rain radar, and wind maps. Look ahead at temperature, precipitation, UV, and air quality, with details ready when you need them. PLAN AROUND THE LIGHT Explore sun-path and solar details alongside photography forecasts to help choose when to take your camera outside. KEEP THE FORECAST CLOSE Bring weather and activity information to your Home Screen with widgets. Customize your weather view to focus on the details you care about. Find your next reason to head outside. Download Lyja and plan your next outing. Lyja Pro is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lyjaapp.eu/privacy

About

Earthz

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Earthz brings live weather and natural events together on an interactive world map. Explore conditions around the globe, zoom to your location, and open a detailed weather card for the area you are viewing. Choose the map layers that matter to you. See current conditions, cloud and precipitation patterns, and available natural-event markers in context. Ask the in-app weather assistant questions about a city or forecast. Features: • Interactive global map with weather and natural-event layers • My Location with a local weather card, with your permission • Weather assistant for city and forecast questions • Multiple interface languages • Optional ad-free access through a monthly subscription or a one-time purchase Earthz needs an internet connection for live map and weather data. Information may be delayed or incomplete and should not replace official emergency alerts or safety advice. Subscription details Earthz Ad-Free Monthly is an auto-renewable subscription that removes ads in the app for as long as it stays active. • Length of subscription: 1 month, renewed monthly. • Price: displayed in the app and confirmed by the App Store before purchase; prices vary by country or region. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, at the price of the subscription you selected. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. • A one-time ad-free purchase is also available and does not renew. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://earthz.org/privacy/

Screenshots

Lyja4 screens
Earthz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lyja at none against Earthz's shown. Earthz's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, 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. Lyja sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Earthz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lyja versus Earthz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLyjaEarthz
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperST OpusBurak Kuvan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lyja

Subscriptions2
  • Lyja Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Lyja Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lyja Pro Lifetime$44.99
2 purchases

Earthz

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Ad-Free Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Lyja free?
Lyja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Earthz free?
Earthz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lyja or Earthz have ads?
Earthz shows ads; Lyja does not.

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