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Zoom Earth vs Ventusky: catalog facts
Zoom EarthVentusky

Best for: Following storms, fires and weather on a live satellite map

Best for: Checking wind, rain and temperature forecasts visually across a region

Free + paid options

Free to use, with an optional Zoom Earth Pro subscription.

Free + paid options

Free to use, with an optional Premium tier.

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
  • More than 50 weather layers on one map
  • Compare forecast models such as ECMWF, GFS, ICON and GEM
  • Animated wind visualisation
  • Some features need a Pro subscription
  • Requires an internet connection
  • Some features need a Premium subscription
  • Requires 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

Sources for Zoom Earth

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources for Ventusky

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.