# Pacific Hurricane Tracker vs EarthQuake+

The clearest difference is rating: EarthQuake+ at 4.6 against Pacific Hurricane Tracker's 3.0. EarthQuake+ also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). Pacific Hurricane Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EarthQuake+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pacific Hurricane Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

EarthQuake+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EarthQuake+ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pacific Hurricane Tracker's written reviews are positive against 45% of EarthQuake+'s.

Pacific Hurricane Tracker ships an update every 9 months, EarthQuake+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacific Hurricane Tracker | EarthQuake+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-hurricane-tracker/id1043874427/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-plus/id1504339927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **45.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [corey hoggard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042853133) | [Avni Sagiroglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248651468) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacific Hurricane Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-hurricane-tracker/id1043874427)

Track hurricanes, tropical storms, and depressions in the Atlantic with detailed weather data. View global cloud cover, precipitation, wind, and wave information on an interactive map. Includes real-time data from official sources.

**Highlights:** Hurricane, tropical storm, and depression tracking, Global cloud cover visualization, Wave height and precipitation data, NOAA buoy and ship observations, Real-time wind data, GPS location integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EarthQuake+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-plus/id1504339927)

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time earthquake alerts and detailed data. Access global information from multiple sources, filter notifications by location and magnitude, and view events on an interactive map. Includes tsunami bulletins and social sharing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Unlimited push notifications, Advanced notification filters, Interactive earthquake map, Multiple data sources, Tsunami bulletins, Social sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Informative
- 🌎 Accurate earthquake data
- 📅 Up-to-date timeline
- 🤩 Excellent app
- 🔍 Provides good information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔕 Notifications not working
- 🕰️ Slow updates
- 🔍 Lacks detailed information
- 🧭 No map feature
- 💰 Paid features locked behind subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Continues to send alerts even after app is deleted
- Restore purchase not working
- App stops working at times
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Add Mercalli scale
- Provide earthquake depth information
- Add option to measure in miles
- Improve filtering and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacific Hurricane Tracker free?

Pacific Hurricane Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EarthQuake+ free?

EarthQuake+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pacific Hurricane Tracker or EarthQuake+?

EarthQuake+ is rated higher. Pacific Hurricane Tracker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EarthQuake+ averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Pacific Hurricane Tracker or EarthQuake+ have ads?

Both Pacific Hurricane Tracker and EarthQuake+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pacific Hurricane Tracker or EarthQuake+?

Pacific Hurricane Tracker ships an update every 9 months, and EarthQuake+ every 3 months. Most recently, Pacific Hurricane Tracker was updated on September 9, 2026 and EarthQuake+ on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*