Global Seismic Data vs iQuake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Global Seismic Data
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The official Global Seismic Data app. Earthquakes are a global hazard which pose a threat to life and cause significant business interruption and social upheaval. Protect lives and reduce recovery costs by using our Structural Health Monitoring System. Visit www.gsdhq.io for more information. App features: • Structural Health Monitoring service for our customers • View large datasets of earthquakes and aftershocks • Receive customised notifications for earthquakes • Send felt reports or ‘I am safe’ messages to family/friends after an earthquake occurs
iQuake
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iQuake: Earthquake Tracker Live earthquakes from around the world, on a map built to read fast. Data from official seismic agencies, free, with no ads and no account. TRACK • Live global feed, updated within minutes • Drawn tectonic map or live satellite • Every quake in UTC and its own local time • Full reports with one-tap sharing PREMIUM • Aftershock forecasts for the next day, week and month • Follow a big quake: a push for every M4+ aftershock for 7 days • Instant alerts by magnitude and distance from you • Painted 3D globe with X-ray depth and tectonic plates • Plate and fault overlays, depth cross-sections and historical trends • Home screen widgets PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your location stays on your device. Nearby alerts, if you turn them on, share only a rough 25 km area. Try Premium free, then choose an annual plan or a one-time lifetime unlock. Web: https://dro1d.org Privacy Policy: https://dro1d.org/iquake.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Global Seismic Data at none against iQuake's 2. iQuake's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. iQuake sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Global Seismic Data asks for nothing beyond the download.
Global Seismic Data ships an update every 8 months, iQuake every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Global Seismic Data | iQuake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Global Seismic Data NZ Limited | DRO1D LABS LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Global Seismic Data
No in-app purchases
iQuake
- iQuake Annual Premium Access7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- iQuake Lifetime Premium Access$34.99
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