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Zoom Earth vs earth: catalog facts
Zoom Earth	earth

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

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