Comparison

thEarthquake Tracker vs Flash Beacon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

thEarthquake Tracker

Stay informed about global seismic activity with real-time earthquake updates. Receive instant notifications when tremors occur, ensuring you're always aware of potential hazards.

Highlights
  • Real-time earthquake data
  • Global coverage
  • Instant notifications
  • Awareness of seismic events
Features
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Be aware of earthquakes as they happen across the world! This app shows earthquakes in real-time, and sends you a notification when they occur.

About

Flash Beacon

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Meet Flash Beacon — a simple utility for finding someone more easily in crowded places. Flash Beacon helps two users connect with a session code, then use visual signals, camera HUD guidance, and map support to spot each other more easily at festivals, concerts, clubs, outdoor events, and other crowded places. How it works: 1. Choose a color and icon 2. The host creates a session and shares the 6-digit code 3. The guest joins with the code 4. Use HUD Beacon and Map to help find the paired user 5. Use Flash Beacon as a bright visual signal when you are close Key features: Session code pairing: connect two users without an account HUD Beacon: camera HUD guidance for finding your paired user Map support: view paired-user location guidance Flash Beacon: use your screen as a bright visual beacon Color and icon customization: make yourself easier to recognize Simple, fast UI: built for quick use when you are on the move In-app purchases: Flash Beacon includes optional one-time icon pack purchases and an optional Beacon Pro monthly subscription. Beacon Pro lets the host create sessions, use HUD Beacon, use Map support, and access all icon packs while active. Only the host needs Beacon Pro to create a session. The guest can join with the session code. Important: GPS and direction guidance are approximate, especially indoors, in dense crowds, or at very close range. Results may vary depending on device sensors and location accuracy. Powered by Lighthouse Studios. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lighthousestudiosapp.github.io/flashbeacon-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

thEarthquake Tracker2 screens
Flash Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

thEarthquake Tracker and Flash Beacon are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. thEarthquake Tracker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Flash Beacon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
thEarthquake Tracker versus Flash Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterthEarthquake TrackerFlash Beacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThirdHalf.com, LLCBojan Drenovac

In-app purchases

2 purchases

thEarthquake Tracker

One-time2
  • thEarthQuake Remove Advertising$0.99
  • thEarthquake Tip Jar$0.99
5 purchases

Flash Beacon

Subscriptions1
  • Beacon Pro$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Signs Pack$0.99
  • Sports Pack$1.99
  • Seasonal Pack$2.99
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  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is thEarthquake Tracker free?
thEarthquake Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flash Beacon free?
Flash Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do thEarthquake Tracker or Flash Beacon have ads?
Neither thEarthquake Tracker nor Flash Beacon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, thEarthquake Tracker or Flash Beacon?
thEarthquake Tracker ships an update every 3 months, and Flash Beacon every 3 months. Most recently, thEarthquake Tracker was updated on October 4, 2026 and Flash Beacon on September 29, 2026.

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