Comparison

Tsunami US vs Tsunami Shield

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

Head to head
About

Tsunami US

This app helps users understand their tsunami risk by providing inundation maps for the US West Coast and Hawaii. It offers information on tsunami warnings, preparedness, and links to relevant authorities.

Highlights
  • Tsunami inundation maps
  • Risk assessment for US West Coast
  • Risk assessment for Hawaii
  • Tsunami warning information
  • Preparedness guidance
  • Links to authorities
Features
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Tsunamis are amongst the deadliest natural disasters. Eighty percent of all tsunamis occur in the Pacific threatening in particular US' West Coast and Hawaii. Is your home located in a potential tsunami inundation zone? Is your workplace, your children's school, your favorite recreation spot or restaurant? Do you want to learn about tsunami warnings and how to prepare for the worst case? Tsunami - US West Coast contains the available tsunami inundation maps for California, Oregon, Washington State, and Hawaii and helps you to know your tsunami risk. It helps you to know whether you are located in a tsunami inundation zone and comes with a lot of information around tsunamis warnings, preparedness, and relevant links to authorities.

About

Tsunami Shield

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Tsunami Shield – Your Tsunami Safety Companion Tsunami Shield helps you prepare for, respond to and stay informed during tsunami emergencies. Whether you're at home, travelling or monitoring loved ones overseas, Tsunami Shield gives you the information and tools you need when every second matters. Free to download with a 3-day free trial. After your trial, a monthly or annual subscription is required to continue accessing all features. All features are available in full during the trial and to active subscribers. OFFICIAL TSUNAMI ALERTS Receive official tsunami warnings and alerts for your monitored locations and current position when supported by local authorities. GLOBAL TSUNAMI MONITORING Track earthquakes and tsunami activity around the world with an interactive globe and real-time monitoring tools. PROTECT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Monitor your home, family members, holiday destinations and other important locations around the globe. EVACUATION GUIDANCE Access practical evacuation information and guidance during tsunami warnings, helping you understand what actions to take. Includes map and step by step guidance to safety. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Quickly access emergency phone numbers and essential assistance information for your current country or other supported locations. TRAVEL MODE Stay safe while travelling the globe and add countries you visit to be informed of any local alerts. DESTINATION SAFETY CHECKS Research historical tsunami activity and coastal risk before travelling to potential tsunami-prone destinations. QUICK SAFETY MESSAGING Send pre-filled "I'm Safe" or "I need Help" emergency messages to loved ones using your device's messaging apps (with your GPS co-ordinates included for ‘I need help’ messages). DESIGNED FOR PREPAREDNESS Tsunami Shield is built to help individuals, families and travellers stay informed and better prepared before, during and after tsunami emergencies. Key Features • Official tsunami alerts and warnings • Real-time global earthquake monitoring • Multi-location protection worldwide • Evacuation guidance and safety information • Emergency assistance tools • Travel Mode • Global Watch • Destination tsunami risk checks • Quick safety messaging for loved ones • Designed for travellers, families and coastal communities Important: Tsunami Shield provides informational and preparedness tools only and should not replace official emergency instructions, evacuation orders or local authority guidance. Tsunami Shield Terms & Conditions: https://tsunamishield.tech/terms Tsunami Shield Privacy Policy: https://tsunamishield.tech/privacy

Screenshots

Tsunami US4 screens
Tsunami Shield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tsunami US at 9.0 against Tsunami Shield's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tsunami US versus Tsunami Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTsunami USTsunami Shield
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias HacklSmart Send Australia Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Tsunami US

No in-app purchases

None

Tsunami Shield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tsunami US free?
Tsunami US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tsunami Shield free?
Tsunami Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tsunami US or Tsunami Shield have ads?
Neither Tsunami US nor Tsunami Shield shows ads.

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