DEWN vs ForeShock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DEWN
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DEWN allows you to access disaster alerts from the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Centre (DMC). This is a collaboration between Dialog, University of Moratuwa, Microimage Mobile Media & DMC of Sri Lanka. This is a free service all citizens & anyone visiting Sri Lanka to have with them to be notified of any threats due to natural causes. Direct Alerts This APP is developed with the intention of alerting you at a time of an emergency. This version will also make use of location based services & alert you based on your last recorded location to the nearest GSM cell in the near future Things to expect from DEWN (Features are only availability to Dialog network in Sri Lanka for now) - Alerts: receive alerts directly released by DMC of Sri Lanka based on your location and threat level (i.e. if an alert is national everyone will receive the message as opposed to a regional alert) - Location: This APP will facilitate location based alerts very soon. We have built in the location map for you to know where the alert level is most relevant even if you are not in that area once DMC of Sri Lanka announces it. - Notifications: All notifications will appear as any other SMS or APP in the notification panel & will remain in-app as well.
ForeShock
Receive real-time earthquake alerts and track seismic activity globally. The app offers tools for noting observations and exporting them, ensuring you stay informed with accurate, up-to-date data.
- Real-time earthquake alerts
- Live seismic activity tracking
- Personal observation notes
- Export notes to PDF
- Accurate global data
- Clean and fast interface
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ForeShock delivers real-time earthquake tracking, instant alerts, and smart tools to help you stay informed and take action when it matters most. Live Earthquake Alerts – Get notified as soon as seismic activity occurs near you Note-Taking Made Easy – Save personal observations or event details directly in the app Export to PDF – Share or archive your notes with a tap Accurate, Global Data – Always up-to-date from reliable geological sources Clean, Fast Interface – Built for clarity, speed, and ease of use Whether you're monitoring seismic activity for safety, science, or peace of mind, ForeShock is your essential earthquake tracker—anytime, anywhere. Download ForeShock for FREE today and stay one step ahead.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DEWN at 9.0 against ForeShock's 18.2. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DEWN | ForeShock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Futura Tech Labs Pte, Ltd | Salvador Huesca Ortiz |
In-app purchases
DEWN
No in-app purchases
ForeShock
No in-app purchases
