Zoom Earth
Zoom Earth: A radar-focused weather app with storm tracking and frequent satellite imagery updates. Ranked #7 of 62 in Weather Apps for Android by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for radar, satellite imagery and storm tracking.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forRadar, satellite imagery and storm tracking
- Free planYes
- Severe-weather alertsYes
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Rain and snow radar includes radar nowcasting.
- Geostationary satellite images update every 10 minutes.
- Maps include hurricane tracking, fire overlays and weather notifications.
Where it doesn't
- Optional Pro features require a subscription.
- Forecast maps rely on DWD ICON and NOAA/NCEP/NWS GFS model data.
- Satellite update frequency differs: HD polar-orbiting images update twice daily.
Our verdict on Zoom Earth
Zoom Earth is an interactive weather map and storm-tracking app for people who want to monitor rain, snow, storms and environmental events. Available on Android, iOS and the web, it combines radar, forecast maps and satellite imagery in a map-based view. Its focus is particularly suited to users who want to follow changing conditions visually, rather than rely only on a conventional forecast summary.
Radar and imagery are the product’s defining strengths. Rain and snow radar includes nowcasting, while interactive layers cover wind, temperature, pressure and other weather conditions. Forecast maps draw on DWD ICON and NOAA/NCEP/NWS GFS model data. Geostationary satellite images update every 10 minutes; HD polar-orbiting imagery updates twice daily. Hurricane and tropical-system tracking, active-fire and heat-spot overlays, and storm and weather notifications extend its use beyond everyday precipitation checks. Users can also customize units, time zones and animation settings.
Zoom Earth has a free plan, with optional Pro features offered through subscriptions. This makes it accessible for users who want its core mapping experience without starting with a paid tier, while those considering Pro should weigh the subscription against the features they need. The app is a stronger fit for radar-led monitoring and visual tracking than for someone primarily seeking a simple daily forecast. It also serves users who want weather maps across web and mobile; people who do not need layered maps or storm tracking may prefer a more straightforward forecast app.
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Zoom Earth fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Minimum Android version | Not verified |
| Forecast horizon | Not verified |
| Radar layers | Yes |
| Severe-weather alerts | Yes |
| Weather focus | Radar |
| Update interval | Geostationary satellite images updated every 10 minutes; HD polar-orbiting satellite images updated twice daily |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | zoom.earth |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
Alternatives to Zoom Earth
- The Weather NetworkAn all-around Android weather app with long-range forecasts, layered maps and official warnings.9.3
- The Weather ChannelA general-purpose Android forecast app with radar, storm alerts and air-quality data.9.2
- Met Office Weather ForecastA free Android weather app with detailed local forecasts and a UK outlook up to 28 days.9.1
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