Comparison

Kestrel LiNK vs EarthQuake+

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

Head to head
About

Kestrel LiNK

This application allows users to monitor, download, and share environmental data collected by Kestrel Instruments meters and data loggers. It provides a seamless way to send your weather information to the cloud for further analysis and accessibility.

Highlights
  • Monitor environmental data
  • Download data
  • Share data
  • Send data to the cloud
  • Connect with Kestrel Instruments devices
Features
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Monitor, download, share or send your weather data to the cloud from your Kestrel Instruments environment meter or data logger.

About

EarthQuake+

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time earthquake alerts and detailed data. Access global information from multiple sources, filter notifications by location and magnitude, and view events on an interactive map. Includes tsunami bulletins and social sharing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Unlimited push notifications
  • Advanced notification filters
  • Interactive earthquake map
  • Multiple data sources
  • Tsunami bulletins
  • Social sharing
Features
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Best Earthquake app for iPhone,iPad & Apple Watch Get the latest worldwide data from several sources and receive push notifications alerts. • Unlimited Push Notifications • Notification filters by Continent, Country, State, City with Magnitude Main features: • Real-time Push Notifications with advanced filters such as continent, country, state, city, distance with Magnitude as soon as the earthquake available by the source. • Map with different sized and colored circles to represent event magnitude and age • Filter earthquakes by Continent, Country, State, City with magnitude • Multiple sources, including U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), GeoScience Australia, GNS Science (GeoNet), Instituto Geográfico Nacional, Servicio Sismológico Nacional, British Geological Survey, GFZ GEOFON, Natural Resources Canada, NOAA • Event timeline (today, yesterday, previous days) • Detail view for each earthquake, reachable from map and timeline views • Tsunami bulletins (NOAA data) • Social sharing, share event map and data to Facebook, Twitter, Email • Reverse geocoding names of locations, when unavailable, are calculated automatically from their geographical coordinates • Multiple languages ---------------------------------------- Terms Of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://appcorp.net/QuakeAppPrivacy

Screenshots

Kestrel LiNK4 screens
EarthQuake+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EarthQuake+ at 4.6 against Kestrel LiNK's 2.9. EarthQuake+ also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 31) and review sentiment (45% vs 27%). Kestrel LiNK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. EarthQuake+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kestrel LiNK asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EarthQuake+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EarthQuake+ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Kestrel LiNK's written reviews are positive against 45% of EarthQuake+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kestrel LiNK ships an update every 2 months, EarthQuake+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Kestrel LiNK versus EarthQuake+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKestrel LiNKEarthQuake+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (31 ratings)4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews45.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings312.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNielsen-Kellerman Co.Avni Sagiroglu

Customer experience

Kestrel LiNK

All ratings31 ratings
Positive38.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative51.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%

EarthQuake+

All ratings2,307 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

Kestrel LiNK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EarthQuake+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Continues to send alerts even after app is deleted
  • Restore purchase not working
  • App stops working at times
  • Inconsistent app performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Mercalli scale
  • Provide earthquake depth information
  • Add option to measure in miles
  • Improve filtering and customization options

In-app purchases

None

Kestrel LiNK

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

EarthQuake+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Version$2.99

Questions

Is Kestrel LiNK free?
Kestrel LiNK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EarthQuake+ free?
EarthQuake+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kestrel LiNK or EarthQuake+?
EarthQuake+ is rated higher. Kestrel LiNK averages 2.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while EarthQuake+ averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Kestrel LiNK or EarthQuake+ have ads?
EarthQuake+ shows ads; Kestrel LiNK does not.
Which is updated more often, Kestrel LiNK or EarthQuake+?
Kestrel LiNK ships an update every 2 months, and EarthQuake+ every 3 months. Most recently, Kestrel LiNK was updated on September 28, 2026 and EarthQuake+ on September 29, 2026.

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