Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker vs SIATA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
SIATA
Access weather forecasts and real-time monitoring data for Medellín and the Aburrá Valley. View meteorological radar images and stay informed about local weather conditions.
- Weather forecasts for Aburrá Valley municipalities
- Access to monitoring network information
- View meteorological radar images
- Early warning system project information
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El Sistema de Alerta Temprana de Medellín y el Valle de Aburrá SIATA es un proyecto de la Alcaldía de Medellín y el Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá, que cuenta con el apoyo y los aportes de EPM e ISAGEN. Con esta aplicación los usuarios podrán consultar el pronóstico del tiempo para los municipios del Área metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá; además de acceder a la información de las redes de monitoreo y a la imagen del radar meteorológico operado por el proyecto. El uso continuo del GPS cuando la aplicación no está visible puede disminuir drásticamente la vida de la batería. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker at 82% against SIATA's 17%. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (23K vs 8). SIATA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. SIATA asks for nothing beyond the download.
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker has 23K ratings behind it against 8, 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 17% of SIATA's.
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker ships an update monthly, SIATA every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker | SIATA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (23K ratings) — better | 3.3 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better | 17.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #150 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Slava Barouline | Area Metropolitana del Valle de Aburra |
Customer experience
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker
SIATA
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
SIATA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker
- Monthly Premium Subscription14 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Annual Premium Subscription14 Days trial$19.491 Year
- Custom AlertsFree
- Custom FiltersFree
- Ad Free$2.99
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- Bonus Pack$2.99
SIATA
No in-app purchases
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