Earthquake M4.5+ vs Earthquake Map Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Earthquake M4.5+
Visualize recent earthquakes worldwide on an interactive map. Identify epicenters, your current location, and nearby nuclear power plants. Filter by magnitude 4.5+ and view data updated at frequent intervals.
- Interactive earthquake map
- Nuclear power plant locations
- Magnitude 4.5+ filter
- Real-time updates
- Data from USGS and Wikipedia
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Track the latest earthquakes around the world on a live map and list. Earthquake M4.5+ uses official data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and helps you quickly see where earthquakes are happening, how strong they are, and how far they are from you. STAY INFORMED • See earthquakes from the past day, week, or month • Filter by magnitude: M2.5+ or M4.5+ • Color-coded rows make stronger earthquakes easy to spot • View epicenters on an interactive map with Standard, Hybrid, and Satellite modes • See your current location alongside each earthquake’s epicenter • Automatically refresh the earthquake list every 5 minutes while the app is open EARTHQUAKE ALERTS Get notified when an earthquake occurs at or above the magnitude you choose in Settings, from M2.5+ to M7.0+. New earthquakes are checked in the background. iOS determines when background checks run, so notifications may arrive some time after an earthquake occurs. EXPLORE EACH EARTHQUAKE • Open detailed earthquake information on the USGS website • Share earthquake information with friends and family • On iPad, view the earthquake list and map side by side NEARBY NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS For each earthquake, see the two nuclear power plants nearest to the epicenter, including their distance. Read the related Wikipedia article, with an optional translation. PRIVACY Your location is used only to show your position on the map. It is never sent to a server. IMPORTANT Earthquake data is provided by the USGS. This app is an earthquake information and tracking tool, not an earthquake early warning system.
Earthquake Map Tracker
View real-time earthquake data on an interactive map. This application displays global seismic events from the past few days, including their locations and associated weather information.
- Real-time earthquake information
- Interactive world map visualization
- Earthquake location display
- Associated weather data
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Earthquake Map Tracker is an interactive mapping application that shows earthquakes around the world in the last days. Main Features: - Real-time information and data - Map: You view the earthquakes on the map and observe the location where it has happened. - Weather information
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Earthquake M4.5+ at 5.0 against Earthquake Map Tracker's 3.0. Earthquake M4.5+ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 35 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Earthquake Map Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Earthquake M4.5+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Earthquake M4.5+ ships an update weekly, Earthquake Map Tracker every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Earthquake M4.5+ | Earthquake Map Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 35 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAZUYUKI TAJIMA | Leticia Vila |
Customer experience
Earthquake M4.5+
Earthquake Map Tracker
In-app purchases
Earthquake M4.5+
No in-app purchases
Earthquake Map Tracker
No in-app purchases
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