Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker vs WPDE WX
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 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.
- 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
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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
WPDE WX
Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and future tracking. Receive timely severe weather alerts and access daily/hourly forecasts updated frequently. Save your favorite locations and utilize GPS for current conditions.
- 250 meter high-resolution radar
- Future radar tracking
- High-resolution satellite imagery
- Current weather updates
- Daily and hourly forecasts
- Save favorite locations
- Severe weather alerts
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WPDE Wx is proud to announce a full featured weather app for the iPhone and iPad platforms. Features • Access to station content specifically for our mobile users • 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available • Future radar to see where severe weather is headed • High resolution satellite cloud imagery • Current weather updated multiple times per hour • Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models • Ability to add and save your favorite locations • A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness • Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service • Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WPDE WX at none against Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker's 6. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (23K vs 5.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. WPDE WX asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker against 4.8 for WPDE WX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 5.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker's written reviews are positive against 79% of WPDE WX's.
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker ships an update monthly, WPDE WX every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker | WPDE WX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (23K ratings) | 4.8 (5.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better | 78.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | 5.1K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 241 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Slava Barouline | Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc |
Customer experience
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker
WPDE WX
User reviews
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker
From 23K App Store ratingsWhat 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
WPDE WX
From 5.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Timely weather alerts
- 📍 Follows user location
- 👍 Helpful for planning days
- 👍 Useful for hurricane/storm preparedness
Room to improve
- 🔍 Slow radar loading
- 🔆 Intrusive front page ads
- 🔔 Inconsistent/excessive weather alerts
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
WPDE WX
Reported bugs
1 issue- Alerts not working consistently after update
Requested features
2 requests- Add marine/beach forecast
- Customizable alert settings
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
WPDE WX
No in-app purchases
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