# Alerta COE vs EarthQuake+

The clearest difference is rating: EarthQuake+ at 4.6 against Alerta COE's 3.0. EarthQuake+ also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 4). Alerta COE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EarthQuake+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Alerta COE asks for nothing beyond the download.

EarthQuake+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EarthQuake+ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Alerta COE's written reviews are positive against 45% of EarthQuake+'s.

Alerta COE ships an update every 9 days, EarthQuake+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alerta COE | EarthQuake+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alerta-coe/id1490912894/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-plus/id1504339927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **45.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [centro de operaciones de emergencias](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490912893) | [Avni Sagiroglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248651468) |

## What reviewers say

### Alerta COE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alerta-coe/id1490912894)

Stay informed about the latest public alerts issued by the COE. Get details on affected provinces, alert levels, and the type of generating event, such as hurricanes or earthquakes.

**Highlights:** Latest COE alerts, Affected provinces, Alert levels, Event type details, Hurricane alerts, Earthquake alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EarthQuake+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-plus/id1504339927)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Informative
- 🌎 Accurate earthquake data
- 📅 Up-to-date timeline
- 🤩 Excellent app
- 🔍 Provides good information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔕 Notifications not working
- 🕰️ Slow updates
- 🔍 Lacks detailed information
- 🧭 No map feature
- 💰 Paid features locked behind subscription

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alerta COE free?

Alerta COE 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, Alerta COE or EarthQuake+?

EarthQuake+ is rated higher. Alerta COE averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EarthQuake+ averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Alerta COE or EarthQuake+ have ads?

EarthQuake+ shows ads; Alerta COE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alerta COE or EarthQuake+?

Alerta COE ships an update every 9 days, and EarthQuake+ every 3 months. Most recently, Alerta COE was updated on November 3, 2026 and EarthQuake+ on November 7, 2026.

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