Comparison

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker vs Storm Tracker NOW

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

Head to head
About

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker

Stay informed about seismic and volcanic activity worldwide with real-time alerts, detailed maps, and historical data. Track earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis from over 30 trusted sources. Customize notifications and explore rich visualizations.

Highlights
  • Real-time earthquake and volcano monitoring
  • Data from 30+ trusted sources
  • Tsunami and volcanic eruption alerts
  • Unlimited push notifications
  • Customizable maps and alerts
  • Earthquake history and tectonic data
  • ShakeMap for earthquake impact assessment
Features
Currently charting
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Earthquake+ keeps you informed when seismic and volcanic activity occurs. See what’s happening around you and worldwide with fast, reliable data from over 30 trusted sources, including USGS, EMSC, and the Smithsonian Institution. Track earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic activity with powerful maps, alerts, and real-time updates. =================================== FREE VERSION: =================================== - Receive real-time earthquake alerts for up to 20 locations. - See the latest earthquakes and volcanic activity worldwide and near you. - View recent events, seismic time-lapses, and weekly summaries. - Get real-time updates on volcanic eruptions. - View current and historical tsunami bulletins on the map. - Customise maps, alerts, lists, and filters. - Set custom earthquake alert magnitudes to one decimal place. - Explore earthquake history (since 2010) with tectonic and fault data. - Save favourite events and search locations easily. - Share updates via SMS, email, or Facebook. - Access daily summaries through the Home or Today widget. - Visualise data with multiple map layers. - Customise alert sounds so you never miss an event. - Stay informed about air travel disruptions from volcanic activity. =================================== PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION: =================================== - Unlock advanced features for deeper insights and control - Remove all advertisements - Customise alerts with advanced filters and sound options - View earthquakes in 3D with additional map layers - Assess impact instantly with ShakeMap - Track volcanic ash clouds in real time - Create animations of earthquake activity =================================== SUBSCRIPTION INFO: =================================== We offer an auto-renewable Earthquake+ subscription that provides access to Premium features. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use: http://earthquakesapp.com/terms.html

About

Storm Tracker NOW

Get comprehensive weather details for St. Joseph, Northwest Missouri, and Northeast Kansas. Stay updated with current conditions, forecasts, and severe weather alerts from the FOX 26 KNPN weather team, including radar and video updates.

Highlights
  • Complete weather information
  • Current conditions
  • Forecasts
  • Severe weather alerts
  • VIPIR Radar
  • Video updates
Features
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Storm Tracker 26 delivers complete weather information for St. Joseph, Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. The FOX 26 KNPN weather team keeps you informed on current conditions and provides constant updates with VIPIR Radar, forecasts, severe weather alerts, video and headlines. If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes. But check with this app first.

Screenshots

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker4 screens
Storm Tracker NOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker at 4.7 against Storm Tracker NOW's 3.9. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23K vs 14). Storm Tracker NOW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Storm Tracker NOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker has 23K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Storm Tracker NOW's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker ships an update monthly, Storm Tracker NOW every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker versus Storm Tracker NOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthquake+ Alerts & TrackerStorm Tracker NOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23K ratings) — better3.9 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23K — better14
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSlava BaroulineNews-Press & Gazette Company

Customer experience

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker

All ratings22,364 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,167 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.9%

Storm Tracker NOW

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Server connection issues and missing data
  • Duplicate earthquake entries in the list
  • Premium features not working as expected
  • Notifications not triggering for some users

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved accessibility options
  • Earthquake prediction and early warning system
  • Integration with other emergency services
  • Offline mode for areas with poor connectivity
  • More detailed historical earthquake data

Storm Tracker NOW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription14 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription14 Days trial$19.491 Year
One-time4
  • Custom AlertsFree
  • Custom FiltersFree
  • Ad Free$2.99
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  • Bonus Pack$2.99
None

Storm Tracker NOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker free?
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Storm Tracker NOW free?
Storm Tracker NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker or Storm Tracker NOW?
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker is rated higher. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Storm Tracker NOW averages 3.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker or Storm Tracker NOW have ads?
Storm Tracker NOW shows ads; Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker or Storm Tracker NOW?
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker ships an update monthly, and Storm Tracker NOW every 3 months. Most recently, Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker was updated on November 4, 2026 and Storm Tracker NOW on November 2, 2026.

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