Comparison

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker vs Winter Storm Tracker Pro

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. Track earthquakes, tsunamis, and eruptions with real-time data from trusted sources. Receive customizable alerts and explore detailed maps and historical data.

Highlights
  • Real-time earthquake alerts
  • Worldwide seismic and volcanic activity tracking
  • Tsunami and volcanic eruption updates
  • Customizable maps, alerts, and filters
  • Historical earthquake data
  • ShakeMap for 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

Winter Storm Tracker Pro

Get a detailed 72-hour snow forecast directly from the NWS. This ad-free professional version offers interactive mapping with data updated multiple times daily.

Highlights
  • 72-hour snow forecast
  • Direct NWS data
  • Multiple daily updates
  • Interactive mapping
  • Ad-free experience
  • Professional version
Features
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Winter Storm Tracker Pro provides the snow forecast for the next 72 hours. Our forecasts and data are directly from the NWS and are updated multiple times daily. This is the professional ad free version of our interactive mapping application.

Screenshots

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker4 screens
Winter Storm Tracker Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker at 82% against Winter Storm Tracker Pro's 0%. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.7 vs 1.0). Winter Storm Tracker Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, 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

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker is free to download; Winter Storm Tracker Pro costs $4.99 up front. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Winter Storm Tracker Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Winter Storm Tracker Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker ships an update monthly, Winter Storm Tracker Pro every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker versus Winter Storm Tracker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthquake+ Alerts & TrackerWinter Storm Tracker Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (23K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSlava Baroulinecorey hoggard

Customer experience

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker

All ratings22,584 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,167 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.9%

Winter Storm Tracker Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Winter Storm Tracker Pro

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

Winter Storm Tracker Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker free?
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Winter Storm Tracker Pro free?
Winter Storm Tracker Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker or Winter Storm Tracker Pro?
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker is rated higher. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Winter Storm Tracker Pro averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker or Winter Storm Tracker Pro have ads?
Neither Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker nor Winter Storm Tracker Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker or Winter Storm Tracker Pro?
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker ships an update monthly, and Winter Storm Tracker Pro every 15 months. Most recently, Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker was updated on November 10, 2026 and Winter Storm Tracker Pro on November 3, 2026.

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