3D Quakes vs Tecton
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D Quakes
Explore a 3D visualization of earthquake data, including topography and tectonic plates. Customize your view by adjusting magnitude, depth, and time ranges. Additional data can be downloaded with a NIED account.
- 3D earthquake distribution visualization
- Interactive rotation and scaling
- 3D topography overlay
- Tectonic plate visualization
- Customizable magnitude, depth, and period ranges
- Downloadable additional catalog data
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3D viewer of the distribution of earthquakes. You can: - easily rotate and scale the distribution - see the 3D visualization of the topography - overlay the Pacific and Philippine Sea plates - set the ranges of the magnitude, the depth and the period. - can download additional catalog data with NIED account (data of 2 weeks are pre-installed as a sample)
Tecton
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Ever wondered what makes a volcano erupt? Curious about the forces that shaped legendary mountains like Vesuvius, St. Helens, and Fuji? Embark on an explosive educational adventure with Tecton and become a geology expert! Tecton is a beautifully designed, interactive app that makes learning about volcanology fun and engaging for everyone. Whether you're a student, a teacher, or just have a curious mind, Tecton transforms complex geological concepts into an exciting journey of discovery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: 3D Quakes at 3 against Tecton's 1. 3D Quakes also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
3D Quakes ships an update monthly, Tecton every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D Quakes | Tecton |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kentaro Emoto | Syed Burhan Raza Gillani |
In-app purchases
3D Quakes
No in-app purchases
Tecton
No in-app purchases
