# EarthQuake+ vs FirstQuake

The clearest difference is price: EarthQuake+ at Free against FirstQuake's $2.99. FirstQuake's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

EarthQuake+ is free to download; FirstQuake costs $2.99 up front. EarthQuake+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FirstQuake asks for nothing beyond the download.

EarthQuake+ ships an update every 3 months, FirstQuake daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EarthQuake+ | FirstQuake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-plus/id1504339927/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avni Sagiroglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248651468) | [Celal Karaman](https://appshunter.io/developer/817025210) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### FirstQuake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstquake/id6789642793)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EarthQuake+ free?

EarthQuake+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FirstQuake free?

FirstQuake costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do EarthQuake+ or FirstQuake have ads?

EarthQuake+ shows ads; FirstQuake does not.

### Which is updated more often, EarthQuake+ or FirstQuake?

EarthQuake+ ships an update every 3 months, and FirstQuake daily. Most recently, EarthQuake+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and FirstQuake on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*