# Earthquake vs Epicenter

The clearest difference is ads: Epicenter at none against Earthquake's shown. Epicenter also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (80% vs 70%). Earthquake's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 39) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Earthquake sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Epicenter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Earthquake holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earthquake has 3.6K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Earthquake's written reviews are positive against 80% of Epicenter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Earthquake ships an update every 2 weeks, Epicenter every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earthquake | Epicenter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-alerts-and-map/id372888894/reviews)** | [4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 77 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobeezio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/291128208) | [Jess Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/417821730) |

## What reviewers say

### Earthquake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-alerts-and-map/id372888894)

Stay informed about seismic activity worldwide with real-time earthquake tracking and alerts. View detailed maps, filter by various criteria, and receive notifications for significant events. Access global data from multiple agencies to understand seismic trends.

**Highlights:** Live earthquake data, Worldwide seismic alerts, Detailed map view, Customizable filters, Tsunami information, Ad-free experience (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per year |
| Stop Ad Displays | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Earthquake Filters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enable Push Notifications | $0.99 | one-time |
| Application Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for monitoring earthquakes
- 📊 Provides detailed earthquake information
- 🌍 Covers earthquakes worldwide
- ⚠️ Sends alerts for significant events
- 🗺️ Helpful map visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💰 Subscription model for full features
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific information
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
- 🗺️ Map display issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate earthquake data reported
- Notification system not working reliably
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Subscription purchase flow problems

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Improved map functionality and display
- Historical earthquake data and trends
- Integration with other weather/disaster apps
- Support for more languages


### Epicenter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325)

Explore global earthquake activity from the past 30 days on an interactive globe. View detailed information, animate seismic events over time, and customize map displays. Includes companion apps for Apple Watch and a Today Widget for quick access to recent data.

**Highlights:** 30 days of global earthquake data, Interactive rotatable and zoomable globe, Earthquake details (magnitude, depth, source), Date scroller and animation, Customizable map terrain and fault lines, Apple Watch app for recent data, Today Widget for quick access

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Epicenter+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Epicenter+ Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earthquake free?

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

### Is Epicenter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Earthquake or Epicenter?

Earthquake is rated higher. Earthquake averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Epicenter averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.

### Do Earthquake or Epicenter have ads?

Earthquake shows ads; Epicenter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Earthquake or Epicenter?

Earthquake ships an update every 2 weeks, and Epicenter every 4 days. Most recently, Earthquake was updated on October 29, 2026 and Epicenter on October 29, 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.*