Comparison

Quakes Today vs Norton Private Browser

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

Head to head
About

Quakes Today

This app provides a quick and easy summary of global earthquake activity from the past 24 hours. Filter and sort quakes by various criteria, view details on an interactive map, and visualize swarms in real-time. A PRO version offers advanced features like time-based animations and custom location teleportation.

Highlights
  • 24-hour global earthquake summary
  • Filter and sort by place, magnitude, time, and distance
  • Interactive map with event details
  • Real-time earthquake swarm visualization
  • Timeline feature for at-a-glance snapshots
  • Time Machine animation (PRO)
  • Customizable location teleportation (PRO)
Features
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QUAKES TODAY gives you a quick, easy to read summary of the last 24 hours of earthquake activity around the globe. You can filter and sort quakes by place, magnitude, event time, location and distance from you. Tap on any quake in the list for details and an interactive map. Visualize earthquake swarms in real time with new cluster mode, and jump from one event to another quickly and easily. The new TIMELINE feature displays a snapshot of earthquakes at a glance. Tap on a peg to scroll down the list to the corresponding event. QUAKES TODAY is the perfect app for those living in quake country, as well as anyone interested in seismology. Was there a quake today? Pull up QUAKES TODAY and have a look. Data is refreshed every five minutes, keeping you up to date around the clock. QUAKES TODAY PRO in-app purchase gives unlimited use of features: + TIME MACHINE displays a time-based animation of all earthquake activity on the map. Adjustable playback speed and rate. + TELEPORTER allows you to customize your location to any point on the globe. You can save your favorite teleport locations to check in on activity near your family and friends.

About

Norton Private Browser

Experience a secure and private browsing experience with built-in ad blocking and advanced protection against malicious websites and trackers. Encrypt your downloaded files and lock your browser for ultimate peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Built-in AdBlocker
  • Web Shield protection
  • Secure File Vault
  • Private Mode
  • Browser Lock
  • Privacy Cleaner
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Transform your everyday browsing into a fortress of security — without sacrificing speed or simplicity. Norton Private Browser is designed from the ground up for unparalleled privacy and security to help keep you safe online. It comes with a built-in AdBlocker, complete data encryption, tracking protection, Secure File Vault, and more. BUILT IN ADBLOCK Automatically blocks annoying ads and trackers, improves browsing speed, and performance while protecting your privacy. WEB SHIELD Real-time protection against malicious websites and phishing attempts, keeping your browsing secure 24/7. SECURE FILE VAULT Downloaded files are automatically encrypted and safely stored, giving you complete control over your sensitive data. PRIVATE MODE Stay incognito and leave no trace of your browsing activity with automatic history, cookie, and cache clearing. BROWSER LOCK Feel comfortable sharing your mobile device knowing your browser is encrypted and locked with a passcode or biometric lock. SEARCH ENGINES Choose your preferred search engine from popular providers directly from the address bar. DARK MODE Reduce eye strain with a less bright interface, perfect for night-time when you’re surfing the internet. PRIVACY CLEANER Clears your browsing history, cache, cookies and other data stored in your browsers, such as cached images and cookies. ABOUT NORTON Millions around the world trust Norton for security, privacy, and identity protection. Our mission is to make digital safety easy, so you and your family can live worry-free online.

Screenshots

Quakes Today4 screens
Norton Private Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quakes Today at 5.0 against Norton Private Browser's 4.2. Quakes Today also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 38%). Norton Private Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (164 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Quakes Today sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Norton Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quakes Today holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Norton Private Browser has 164 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Quakes Today's written reviews are positive against 38% of Norton Private Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quakes Today ships an update every 3 weeks, Norton Private Browser every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Quakes Today versus Norton Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuakes TodayNorton Private Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.2 (164 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8164 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB87 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJim MarquardtGen Digital Inc.

Customer experience

Quakes Today

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Norton Private Browser

All ratings152 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral21.2%
Negative40.4%

Bugs and requests

Quakes Today

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Norton Private Browser

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App won't open
  • Takes user to Amazon on opening
  • App makes phone go hot
  • Crashes frequently
  • Cannot download documents from trusted banking sites
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  • Browser outdated notification missing
  • PIP doesn't function properly in private mode
  • Multiple ads are not blocked

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add German language support
  • Add import bookmarks feature
  • Add print option
  • Add 'Home' button
  • Add bookmark sync across devices
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  • Improve text size settings
  • Allow changing search engine
  • Option to turn off news feed
  • Add more ad blocking options
  • Add user profile synchronization

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quakes Today

One-time1
  • Quakes Today Pro$0.99
None

Norton Private Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quakes Today free?
Quakes Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Norton Private Browser free?
Norton Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quakes Today or Norton Private Browser?
Quakes Today is rated higher. Quakes Today averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Norton Private Browser averages 4.2 from 164 ratings.
Do Quakes Today or Norton Private Browser have ads?
Neither Quakes Today nor Norton Private Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quakes Today or Norton Private Browser?
Quakes Today ships an update every 3 weeks, and Norton Private Browser every 5 weeks. Most recently, Quakes Today was updated on November 3, 2026 and Norton Private Browser on November 10, 2026.

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