Comparison

Rainbird Global vs EarthAlert

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

Head to head
About

Rainbird Global

This app provides advanced rain forecasts using satellite data and a proprietary algorithm. Users can report and receive notifications about various weather-related warnings, share risk information, and check local weather conditions.

Highlights
  • Satellite rain forecast algorithm
  • User-directed warning reporting
  • Location-based warning notifications
  • Share risk information with photos/comments
  • Local weather information display
Features
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Company identity, RainbirdGEO, came from a combination of 'Rainbird', which announces rain with its cries, and 'GEO', which means both Earth and satellites. It analyzes state-of-the-art Earth observation satellites to send forecasts and provides services that make it easy to share risk information within/between the communities. Easy functions of 'Rainbird' application. * Rain forecast by satellite algorithm Get 'in advance' rain forecast! Rainbird provides location-based rain forecast alarms with the world-class algorithm developed by RainbirdGEO using high-quality data provided by Korean geostationary satellites. You can prepare in advance for sudden rainfall. * User-directed warning reporting You can report any warning you find directly through the app. Various warnings such as lightning, fire, heat wave, heavy rain, strong wind, shortage of water, and flood can be reported. You can also share risk information with other users by adding photos and comments. * Various warning notifications near your location You can receive notifications of various warnings that are happening around you. You can quickly receive notifications from other users' reports, such as sudden fire. * Receive local weather information You can easily check local weather information through the Rainbird app. Check the current local weather now. If you want to know more about RainbirdGEO service and information, please visit the sites below. Homepage: https://rainbirdgeo.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/rainbirdgeo If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the service, please feel free to contact us at support@rainbirdgeo.com. [Required access rights] Location Access Notification

About

EarthAlert

Features
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See where nearby earthquakes happened, how large they were and when they occurred. EarthAlert brings USGS reports, distance filters and epicenter maps into one clear view. FOCUS ON YOUR AREA Choose a distance of 50–1,000 km and a minimum magnitude from M1.0 to M9.5. View approximate distances in kilometers or miles. Location access is required for nearby results; when a current location is unavailable, nearby results and notifications pause. LOOK BACK AT RECENT ACTIVITY Switch between the past 24 hours and 7 days. Open an earthquake to see its location, depth, local time and epicenter map. Follow the link to the USGS report, or share your experience through USGS “Did You Feel It?” KNOW HOW CURRENT THE DATA IS See when the app last checked for reports and when the USGS feed was updated. A failed refresh or outdated feed is shown clearly instead of being presented as a current safety status. OPTIONAL NOTIFICATIONS Enable background updates for recent earthquakes matching your filters. Initial setup and changes to your notification filters do not replay earlier earthquakes. Updates use your last checked location, and pause after 24 hours without a new location. IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS EarthAlert is an information viewer, not an earthquake early-warning or prediction service. Background checks are scheduled by your device; notifications may be delayed or missed. They do not work after force-quitting the app or restarting your device until you reopen it. Internet access, location permission, notification permission and Background App Refresh are required for background notifications. Data comes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Reports may be revised and coverage varies by region. Magnitude does not describe the shaking intensity at your location. EarthAlert does not issue or determine tsunami warnings; relevant events link to NOAA's official tsunami information. Follow local authorities for emergency alerts and safety instructions. Free with advertising. The app interface is in English.

Screenshots

Rainbird Global4 screens
EarthAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rainbird Global at none against EarthAlert's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rainbird Global ships an update every 3 weeks, EarthAlert fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Rainbird Global versus EarthAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainbird GlobalEarthAlert
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRainbirdGEOTakahiro Onishi

In-app purchases

None

Rainbird Global

No in-app purchases

None

EarthAlert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rainbird Global free?
Rainbird Global is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EarthAlert free?
EarthAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rainbird Global or EarthAlert have ads?
EarthAlert shows ads; Rainbird Global does not.
Which is updated more often, Rainbird Global or EarthAlert?
Rainbird Global ships an update every 3 weeks, and EarthAlert fortnightly. Most recently, Rainbird Global was updated on November 7, 2026 and EarthAlert on October 25, 2026.

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