Comparison

中央氣象署Q vs DPIP

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

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About

中央氣象署Q

This app provides real-time monitoring and short-term forecasting of severe weather events. It integrates data from weather radar and rain gauges to offer insights on precipitation, storm cells, and future rainfall areas. Users can also set personalized alerts for specific regions and weather thresholds.

Highlights
  • Radar echo observation
  • 1-hour and 24-hour accumulated rainfall distribution
  • Convective cell real-time monitoring
  • Next 1-hour rainfall area forecast
  • Rainfall station data
  • Personalized alert notifications
Features
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為加強災害性天氣的監測與極短期預報能力,中央氣象署整合氣象雷達、雨量站等多重觀測資料及地理資訊發展劇烈天氣監測系統(Quantitative Precipitation Estimation and Segregation UsingMultiple Sensor;QPESUMS),產製災害性天氣即時監測資訊予政府防救災單位及社會大眾參考。2014年度開發行動裝置版本,以更為便捷之方式提供即時氣象資訊。 產品內容包括: •雷達回波觀測-全臺雷達網連合成之回波觀測資料; •1小時與24小時累積雨量分佈-全臺雨量觀測站過去1小時與24小時之實測雨量分析; •對流胞即時監測-藉由雷達觀測所偵測到現有對流胞的位置; •未來1小時雨區預報-以雷達資料估計之降雨現況利用外延法推估求得之雨區預報; •雨量觀測-各雨量站於過去10分鐘、1小時、3小時、6小時、12小時、24小時量測到的雨量值。 如欲設定個人化警示訊息通知,請點選畫面上方「警示」選項,自訂警示區域之中心位置、區域半徑、警示時段,以及雷達回波、1及24小時之雨量門檻值,當實際發生之雷達回波或雨量達到上述自訂標準時,即會產生即時通知訊息與警示聲響。

About

DPIP

This app provides real-time earthquake alerts and disaster prevention information. It integrates data from official meteorological and seismic monitoring networks to offer early warnings and detailed reports, helping users prepare for and respond to natural disasters.

Highlights
  • Real-time earthquake early warnings
  • Earthquake intensity reports
  • Seismic activity summaries
  • Live weather updates
  • Weather alerts and advisories
  • Disaster prevention information aggregation
Features
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DPIP (Disaster prevention information platform),是一套由臺灣本土團隊設計的App,整合 TREM (臺灣即時地震監測網) 之強震即時警報與地震資訊,以及中央氣象署之資料,提供一個整合、單一且便利的防災資訊應用程式。 ※ 歡迎加入公開測試以取得最新測試版本。 ※ 如果您對於我們 app 使用上有相關的問題,歡迎透過 app 裡底下的社群連結一同加入與我們討論,取得相關最新資訊。 ※ 所有資訊請以交通部中央氣象署公告為準。 強震即時警報(Earthquake Early Warning, EEW),是藉由部署於各地之地震波觀測站,在地震發生時將測得之地震波回傳至伺服器計算並產生地震速報,為您爭取數秒甚至數十秒之時間,進行防災應變及避難措施。 【重點功能】 ▶ 強震即時警報 ▶ 震度速報 ▶ 地震報告 【其他主要功能】 ▶ 即時天氣 ▶ 天氣警特報 ▶ 災防資訊彙整 【資料來源】 ▶ 交通部中央氣象署(CWA) ▶ 國家災害防救科技中心(NCDR) ▶ TREM by ExpTech Studio 歡迎使用我們開發的電腦版地震速報軟體: ▶ TREM-lite:https://exptechtw.github.io/trem-plugins 歡迎加入及追蹤我們的官方社群,與我們一起討論: ▶ Discord伺服器:https://discord.gg/exptech-studio ▶ threads:https://www.threads.com/@DPIP.tw 使用條款:https://exptech.com.tw/tos 隱私權政策:https://exptech.com.tw/privacy

Screenshots

中央氣象署Q4 screens
DPIP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DPIP at 80% against 中央氣象署Q's 31%. DPIP also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). 中央氣象署Q's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads 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. DPIP sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 中央氣象署Q asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

中央氣象署Q holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DPIP has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of 中央氣象署Q's written reviews are positive against 80% of DPIP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

中央氣象署Q ships an update every 4 months, DPIP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
中央氣象署Q versus DPIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter中央氣象署QDPIP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews79.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer中央氣象局ExpTech

Customer experience

中央氣象署Q

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral19.6%
Negative49.0%

DPIP

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative11.9%

In-app purchases

None

中央氣象署Q

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

DPIP

Subscriptions1
  • DPIP 每月服務支持$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • 能量飲料$2.99
  • 活力便當$9.99
  • 深深的一份感謝$29.99

Questions

Is 中央氣象署Q free?
中央氣象署Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DPIP free?
DPIP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 中央氣象署Q or DPIP?
中央氣象署Q is rated higher. 中央氣象署Q averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DPIP averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do 中央氣象署Q or DPIP have ads?
Neither 中央氣象署Q nor DPIP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 中央氣象署Q or DPIP?
中央氣象署Q ships an update every 4 months, and DPIP every 3 weeks. Most recently, 中央氣象署Q was updated on September 22, 2026 and DPIP on September 17, 2026.

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