Zoom Earth review
Live satellite weather map and hurricane tracker
- Neave Interactive
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Web
Does it deserve #6?
Is Zoom Earth worth it?
For most people, yes. Zoom Earth scores 8.6/10 and ranks #6 in Weather. It's best for anyone in hurricane country or who loves watching weather from above. Skip it if you want a simple daily forecast with no maps. Price: Free with ads; Zoom Earth Pro removes ads and adds 10-day maps and alerts.
The verdict
Zoom Earth is the most watchable weather app around. Satellite images from GOES, Himawari and Meteosat refresh every 10 minutes, so you can watch storms spin up in near real time, then switch to radar, wind, rain or heat maps. Its hurricane tracking is clear enough for anyone, and wildfire hot spots come from NASA data. The free version shows ads, and Pro is needed for longer forecast maps.
- Satellite imagery every 10 minutes
- Hurricane and tropical storm tracking
- Rain radar with nowcast
- Wildfire hot spots
- Wind, temperature and pressure maps
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Foldable device layouts and NHC watches and warnings on the radar map
- Sep 2026Coordinate grid, pressure values on isolines and a swipeable weather panel
- Mar 2026Rain radar left beta, and accounts now carry Pro across your devices
Privacy 7.4/10
App Store label: contact info and identifiers may be linked to you; location, usage and diagnostics are not linked. Google Play lists some data shared for advertising.
What we like
- Live satellite view is mesmerizing and useful
- Clear hurricane tracking for anyone
- Works on the web as well as phones
What could be better
- Ads in the free version
- 10-day forecast maps need Pro
- Shares some data for advertising
Anyone in hurricane country or who loves watching weather from above
you want a simple daily forecast with no maps
Questions about Zoom Earth
Is Zoom Earth worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Zoom Earth scores 8.6/10 and ranks #6 in Weather. It's best for anyone in hurricane country or who loves watching weather from above. Skip it if you want a simple daily forecast with no maps. Price: Free with ads; Zoom Earth Pro removes ads and adds 10-day maps and alerts.
Is Zoom Earth free?
Yes, with ads. Zoom Earth Pro removes ads and adds up to 10 days of forecast maps, a one-hour radar nowcast and tropical weather alerts.
Where does Zoom Earth's satellite imagery come from?
Live images come from NOAA GOES, JMA Himawari and EUMETSAT Meteosat satellites, updated every 10 minutes.
What are the best alternatives to Zoom Earth?
The closest alternatives are Windy.com, MyRadar and Mercury Weather. See all of them ranked on our Zoom Earth alternatives page.
Where does Zoom Earth rank?
Zoom Earth ranks #6 of 7 in our Weather ranking, with an overall score of 8.6 out of 10.