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EarthWatch vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against EarthWatch's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

EarthWatch
This App
Weather app - eWeather HDF
Nemesis
Holfuy
Contender
Weather for Canada
Contender
Motion Weather 4K - Ultra HD
Contender
St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER
Contender
Hurricane Track- Storm Tracker
Peer
STORM-GPS Tornado Tracker
Peer
A.Vogel Hooikoortsweerbericht
Peer
Turbulence Forecast - Flight+
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperMichael GalliersBARVINENKO SERGEY VLADIMIR, IEGipfeliot Mrnki Fejleszt Korltolt Felelssg TrsasgID Mobile SAMach Software DesignForum Communications CompanyMach Software DesignDaniel LampeA.Vogel NederlandBrite Technologies
CategoryUtilitiesWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeather
PlatformiOSAndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating5.0 / 54.8 / 54.5 / 53.0 / 51.0 / 54.6 / 54.0 / 51.0 / 55.0 / 55.0 / 5
Ratings Count113,56522171113
PriceFreeFreeFreeFree$2.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateJan 4, 2026Jul 10, 2018Jun 6, 2015Dec 11, 2015Apr 6, 2016Mar 7, 2023May 22, 2011Apr 3, 2026Mar 29, 2011Feb 14, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 22, 2026Apr 28, 2026Aug 11, 2021May 16, 2026Sep 16, 2025May 7, 2026Sep 16, 2025Apr 21, 2026May 13, 2026Mar 19, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment--mixedmixed---positive--
Score--65/10050/100---85/100--
Praises--
  • Real-time meteorological data access provides significant utility for paragliding pilots in their daily planning
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  • High-precision localized storm cell tracking
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Complaints--
  • Mandatory account login requirements to save favorite stations create unnecessary friction for new users
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  • Subscription requirement for essential safety features
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Requests--
  • Manual sorting and editing features for the favorites list would improve navigation efficiency
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Automated background updates replace manual wallpaper curation
  • 8K resolution support sustains high-fidelity visual appeal
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  • Direct hardware-to-app pipeline provides hyper-local accuracy unavailable in broadcast-style apps
  • Meteorologist-led video content builds regional trust
  • Specialized Canadian data provides a clear regional focus
  • Landscape mode supports 10-day planning
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  • Proprietary ETA algorithm provides unique, actionable safety data for high-stakes storm scenarios.
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Weaknesses
  • No severe weather alerting system
  • One-time $4.99 desktop fee creates friction
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  • Forced account login for basic features drives immediate uninstalls among new users
  • 3.0-star rating indicates user friction
  • 3-hour radar limit lags behind 72-hour industry standards
  • No offline mode for remote regions
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  • Subscription-only model for custom location monitoring creates a high barrier for casual, safety-conscious users.
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Pricingfreemiumfreefreefreepaidfreefreesubscriptionfreefree
MomentumMaintenance-ZombieMaintenance---IntenseIntense-
Update Cadence1 versions-2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~1475d avg1 versions, 1 majors/6mo---4 versions5 versions-

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