EarthQuake Map vs Volcano Updates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EarthQuake Map
Visualize global seismic activity with detailed information on an interactive map. Customize your search by date, magnitude, and map view, and save important events to your favorites.
- Global earthquake visualization
- Detailed earthquake information
- Customizable search settings
- Favorites management
- Interactive map display
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EarthQuake Map is a powerful and intuitive app that displays earthquakes worldwide with vibrant visuals tailored to your preferences. Discover seismic activity effortlessly with the ability to display up to 10,000 earthquakes simultaneously on an interactive map. Perfect for enthusiasts, researchers, or anyone curious about the Earth’s movements! Key Features: •Global Earthquake Visualization Pinpoint earthquake locations worldwide with color-coded markers for quick magnitude identification. •Detailed Earthquake Information View essential details about each earthquake: •Occurrence time •Latitude & longitude •Depth •Magnitude •Location/place Customizable Settings Personalize your earthquake search: •Set a custom start and end date •Define minimum and maximum magnitude thresholds Adjust map views for an optimal experience •Favorites Management Save important earthquakes to your favorites for easy access •Delete saved events when no longer needed EarthQuake Map is the ultimate tool for staying informed about global seismic events in real-time or exploring historical earthquakes. Download now and explore the powerful forces shaping our planet!
Volcano Updates
Stay informed about volcanic activity with daily news and reports from multiple sources, including USGS and GeoNet. Get alert levels, aviation color codes, and detailed information on active volcanoes worldwide.
- Daily volcanic activity news
- USGS Volcano Hazards Program reports
- GeoNet news feed for New Zealand
- Smithsonian Weekly Volcanic Activity Report
- Alert level and aviation color code
- Information on Hawaiian and Alaska volcanoes
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Get daily news and information about recent volcanic activity from three different news sources. First, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Volcano Hazards Program. Each Volcano Activity Report includes an assigned alert level and aviation color code as issued by the USGS, as well as details regarding current activity. Volcano Updates typically contain detailed information on the active Hawaiian and Alaska Volcanoes, as well as any new activity at Yosemite. If something is going on, the USGS update will appear here. New for Volcano Updates, support for New Zealand by way of GeoNet news feed. GeoNet is a collaboration between the New Zealand Earthquake Commission and GNS Science. The Smithsonian Weekly Volcanic Activity Report is a cooperative project between the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program and the USGS's Volcano Hazards Program. Updated every Wednesday, It contains reports for volcanoes with new activity as well as reports for continually monitored volcanoes around the world. While not a comprehensive list of all volcanoes erupting during the week, it is a concise summary of certain volcanoes around the globe. Don't be left in the dark. Download Volcano Updates now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Volcano Updates at 4.0 against EarthQuake Map's 2.3. Volcano Updates also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Volcano Updates holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of EarthQuake Map's written reviews are positive against 50% of Volcano Updates's.
EarthQuake Map ships an update every 17 months, Volcano Updates every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EarthQuake Map | Volcano Updates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (12 ratings) | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Illés László | Donivan Fox |
Customer experience
EarthQuake Map
Volcano Updates
In-app purchases
EarthQuake Map
No in-app purchases
Volcano Updates
No in-app purchases
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