Comparison

EarthQuake Map vs Hydra

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Global earthquake visualization
  • Detailed earthquake information
  • Customizable search settings
  • Favorites management
  • Interactive map display
Features
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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!

About

Hydra

Experience subreddits with a fast, fluid, and native iOS client. Enjoy seamless browsing, an immersive media viewer, and customizable themes. It's designed for both casual users and power Redditors.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast loading
  • Multireddit support
  • Favorite subreddits
  • Native iOS design
  • Image and video viewer
  • Multiple account support
  • Quick access gestures
Features
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Hydra is the best client for browsing your subreddits and the ultimate experience on iOS. It's fast, fluid, and designed to make browsing more seamless than ever before. If you're looking for a powerful yet beautifully simple client, Hydra is the way to go. "Hydra makes Reddit feel like a natural part of iOS. Everything just flows." - u/goosewatergoose "This app is what you get when the developer really understands what a great user experience should be. It’s everything the Reddit app isn't" - DAC, UK "Long time Apollo user. Found the app a month ago. Great work so far, just wanted to convey the props" - @gruthsc3 (Discord) Hydra is crafted with a native iOS design, making it feel right at home on your device. It loads fast, responds instantly, and makes browsing an incredibly intuitive experience. Packed with powerful features, it's built to be the ultimate companion for both casual browsing and hardcore Redditors alike. Features that make Hydra shine: - Lightning-fast loading for seamless scrolling and browsing - Multireddit support for organizing and following your favorite topics - Favorite subreddits to keep your go-to communities at your fingertips - A beautifully designed, native iOS experience that feels right at home - Gorgeous image and video viewer for an immersive media experience - Multiple account support so you can switch effortlessly - Quick access gestures to upvote, downvote, reply, and more with a swipe - Markdown support to get the most out of your posts and comments - System share menu integration to easily share content anywhere - Full inbox access for messages and notifications - Private messages support to stay connected with other users - Powerful search to find posts, subreddits, and users in an instant - Customizable themes to match your style - Compact mode for an optimized browsing experience - Highly customizable UI to tailor Hydra to your needs - Blur content and spoilers for a safe browsing experience - Low data mode to keep your usage efficient - Beautiful, intuitive UI/UX that makes using Hydra a delight Hydra is always evolving with new features and improvements based on feedback from the community. If there's something you'd love to see, drop by the /r/HydraApp subreddit and let me know! Hydra is an unofficial client, but it just might be the best one you've ever used. --- This is an unofficial client for the Reddit service (Reddit is a registered trademark of Reddit, Inc., and this app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Reddit). --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EarthQuake Map4 screens
Hydra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hydra at 75% against EarthQuake Map's 17%. Hydra also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). EarthQuake Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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. Hydra sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EarthQuake Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hydra holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydra has 799 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of EarthQuake Map's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hydra's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EarthQuake Map ships an update every 17 months, Hydra every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
EarthQuake Map versus Hydra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthQuake MapHydra
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (12 ratings)4.8 (799 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews74.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12799 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#163 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB75 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIllés LászlóDimitrie Milinovich

Customer experience

EarthQuake Map

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%

Hydra

All ratings797 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative19.2%

Bugs and requests

EarthQuake Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hydra

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Expect some bumps

Requested features

2 requests
  • Customizing the gestures and hiding the username on the tab bar
  • Content blocking, comment images, startup feed, and others

In-app purchases

None

EarthQuake Map

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Hydra

Subscriptions1
  • Hydra Pro$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Nice Tip$1.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
  • Amazing Tip$9.99
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  • Incredible Tip$19.99

Questions

Is EarthQuake Map free?
EarthQuake Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hydra free?
Hydra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EarthQuake Map or Hydra?
Hydra is rated higher. EarthQuake Map averages 2.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Hydra averages 4.8 from 799 ratings.
Do EarthQuake Map or Hydra have ads?
Neither EarthQuake Map nor Hydra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EarthQuake Map or Hydra?
EarthQuake Map ships an update every 17 months, and Hydra every 3 weeks. Most recently, EarthQuake Map was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hydra on October 27, 2026.

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