Google Earth: Fly anywhere on a 3D globe of satellite imagery and 3D cities. Zoom Earth: Near real-time satellite weather imagery and storm tracking.
| Google Earth | Zoom Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Live / real time |
| Data source | Satellite and aerial imagery from many providers | Geostationary weather satellites (GOES, Himawari, Meteosat), NOAA and NASA data |
| Made by | Neave Interactive | |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Works well on phones |
| Map view | 3D globe | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Google Earth
- Satellite imagery and 3D terrain worldwide
- Photorealistic 3D buildings in many cities
- Voyager guided tours
- Create projects with placemarks and photos
What you can do with Zoom Earth
- Live satellite imagery every few minutes
- Hurricane and typhoon tracking
- Radar, wind and temperature layers
- Wildfire hotspots
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.