Comparison

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker vs EarthQuake+

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

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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
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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

EarthQuake+

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time earthquake alerts and detailed data. Access global information from multiple sources, filter notifications by location and magnitude, and view events on an interactive map. Includes tsunami bulletins and social sharing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Unlimited push notifications
  • Advanced notification filters
  • Interactive earthquake map
  • Multiple data sources
  • Tsunami bulletins
  • Social sharing
Features
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Best Earthquake app for iPhone,iPad & Apple Watch Get the latest worldwide data from several sources and receive push notifications alerts. • Unlimited Push Notifications • Notification filters by Continent, Country, State, City with Magnitude Main features: • Real-time Push Notifications with advanced filters such as continent, country, state, city, distance with Magnitude as soon as the earthquake available by the source. • Map with different sized and colored circles to represent event magnitude and age • Filter earthquakes by Continent, Country, State, City with magnitude • Multiple sources, including U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), GeoScience Australia, GNS Science (GeoNet), Instituto Geográfico Nacional, Servicio Sismológico Nacional, British Geological Survey, GFZ GEOFON, Natural Resources Canada, NOAA • Event timeline (today, yesterday, previous days) • Detail view for each earthquake, reachable from map and timeline views • Tsunami bulletins (NOAA data) • Social sharing, share event map and data to Facebook, Twitter, Email • Reverse geocoding names of locations, when unavailable, are calculated automatically from their geographical coordinates • Multiple languages ---------------------------------------- Terms Of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://appcorp.net/QuakeAppPrivacy

Screenshots

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker4 screens
EarthQuake+4 screens

Verdict

The call

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker and EarthQuake+ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker's written reviews are positive against 45% of EarthQuake+'s. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and EarthQuake+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker against 4.6 for EarthQuake+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker has 23K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker's written reviews are positive against 45% of EarthQuake+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker ships an update monthly, EarthQuake+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker versus EarthQuake+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthquake+ Alerts & TrackerEarthQuake+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23K ratings) — better4.6 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews — better45.2% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better2.3K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSlava BaroulineAvni Sagiroglu

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%

EarthQuake+

All ratings2,307 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative46.2%

User reviews

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Real-time earthquake updates
  • 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
  • 🗺️ Detailed maps and location information
  • ⚠️ Timely alerts and notifications
  • 💡 Customizable settings and preferences

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Delayed earthquake notifications
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 📱 Cluttered and non-intuitive interface
  • 🔌 Drains device battery quickly

EarthQuake+

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Informative
  • 🌎 Accurate earthquake data
  • 📅 Up-to-date timeline
  • 🤩 Excellent app
  • 🔍 Provides good information

Room to improve

  • 🔕 Notifications not working
  • 🕰️ Slow updates
  • 🔍 Lacks detailed information
  • 🧭 No map feature
  • 💰 Paid features locked behind subscription

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

EarthQuake+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Continues to send alerts even after app is deleted
  • Restore purchase not working
  • App stops working at times
  • Inconsistent app performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Mercalli scale
  • Provide earthquake depth information
  • Add option to measure in miles
  • Improve filtering and customization options

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
3 purchases

EarthQuake+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Version$2.99

Questions

Is Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker free?
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EarthQuake+ free?
EarthQuake+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker or EarthQuake+?
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker is rated higher. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while EarthQuake+ averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker or EarthQuake+ have ads?
EarthQuake+ shows ads; Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker or EarthQuake+?
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker ships an update monthly, and EarthQuake+ every 3 months. Most recently, Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker was updated on November 5, 2026 and EarthQuake+ on November 3, 2026.

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