Earthquake M4.5+ vs GeoQuake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Earthquake M4.5+
Track significant earthquakes globally with real-time data from the USGS. View seismic activity on a list or interactive map, receive customizable alerts for your chosen magnitude, and access detailed event information.
- Real-time USGS earthquake data
- Interactive world map view
- Customizable magnitude alerts
- Earthquake list with search
- Detailed event information
- Shareable screenshots
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Track significant earthquakes around the world with Earthquake M4.5+, a fast and simple quake tracker powered by official USGS data. See the latest seismic activity on a clear list and interactive map, search events by place name, and receive alerts when an earthquake reaches the magnitude you choose. ■ EARTHQUAKE LIST • Browse earthquakes from the past day, week, or month • Switch between M4.5+ and M2.5+ events • Search earthquakes by place name • Automatically refresh while the app is open ■ LIVE QUAKE MAP • View epicenters on an interactive world map • See your current location alongside each earthquake • Choose Standard, Hybrid, or Satellite map view • Quickly identify stronger earthquakes at a glance ■ EARTHQUAKE DETAILS • Open the official USGS event page in the app • View the two nuclear power plants nearest to an epicenter • Read related Wikipedia information • Translate web pages with the Translate button ■ EARTHQUAKE ALERTS • Get notified when an earthquake occurs at or above your chosen magnitude • Choose an alert threshold from M2.5 to M7.0 • Check for new earthquakes on your device • No account, sign-in, or server registration required ■ SHARE AND SAVE • Share list or map screenshots • Save earthquake maps to Photos ■ IPHONE, IPAD, AND MAC • View the earthquake list and map side by side on iPad and Mac Earthquake M4.5+ is designed for people who want a straightforward way to follow significant global seismic activity, including earthquakes in the United States, Japan, Indonesia, Chile, Turkey, and other active regions. DATA AND IMPORTANT NOTES • Earthquake data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and may be revised after initial publication. • Alerts depend on iOS Background App Refresh and may arrive after an earthquake is reported. • This app is an earthquake information and tracking tool. It is not an earthquake early warning system. • For official emergency warnings and safety instructions, follow your local authorities.
GeoQuake
Access detailed statistics and information about earthquakes worldwide. This app provides data to help users stay informed about seismic activity.
- Earthquake statistics
- Worldwide earthquake data
- Seismic activity information
- Detailed earthquake reports
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GeoQuake is an application for obtaining information about earthquakes. Apple’s Standard EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy:http://copyright.geoquake.org/en/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GeoQuake at 100% against Earthquake M4.5+'s 0%. GeoQuake also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). Earthquake M4.5+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and device support 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. GeoQuake sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 3 months. Earthquake M4.5+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Earthquake M4.5+ ships an update weekly, GeoQuake every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Earthquake M4.5+ | GeoQuake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAZUYUKI TAJIMA | German Lalayan |
Customer experience
Earthquake M4.5+
GeoQuake
In-app purchases
Earthquake M4.5+
No in-app purchases
GeoQuake
- Africa (3 months)14 Days trial$8.993 Months
- South America (3 months)14 Days trial$9.993 Months
- Asia (3 months)14 Days trial$9.993 Months
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- Africa (6 months)14 Days trial$14.996 Months
- South America (6 months)14 Days trial$17.996 Months
- Asia (6 months)14 Days trial$17.996 Months
- North America (6 months)14 Days trial$19.996 Months
- Africa (12 months)14 Days trial$24.991 Year
- South America (12 months)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Asia (12 months)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
Is Earthquake M4.5+ free?
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Do Earthquake M4.5+ or GeoQuake have ads?
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