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earth vs Zoom Earth: catalog facts
earth	Zoom Earth

Best for: Anyone curious about global wind, weather and ocean patterns	Best for: Following storms, fires and weather on a live satellite map
Free Free to use in a browser.	Free + paid options Free to use, with an optional Zoom Earth Pro subscription.
Web	Android, iOS, Web
Animated wind and ocean current visualisation Many overlays including pollution, waves and UV index Historical dates and multiple altitude levels No sign-up needed	Live satellite loops and rain radar Hurricane and storm tracking ICON and GFS forecast models Detailed unit, time and animation settings
A visualisation tool, not a detailed local forecast Requires a browser and an internet connection	Some features need a Pro subscription Requires an internet connection
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for earth earth.nullschool.net Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Zoom Earth zoom.earth Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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