Comparison

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker vs Epicenter

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. - Receive tsunami warnings when risk is detected. - Customise maps, alerts, lists, and filters. - 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

Epicenter

Explore global earthquake activity from the past 30 days on an interactive globe. View detailed information, animate seismic events over time, and customize map displays. Includes companion apps for Apple Watch and a Today Widget for quick access to recent data.

Highlights
  • 30 days of global earthquake data
  • Interactive rotatable and zoomable globe
  • Earthquake details (magnitude, depth, source)
  • Date scroller and animation
  • Customizable map terrain and fault lines
  • Apple Watch app for recent data
  • Today Widget for quick access
Features
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Epicenter — Global Earthquake Monitoring & Alerts Track global seismic activity with timely earthquake notifications, one of the most comprehensive earthquake catalogs available on a mobile device, and powerful tools for exploring earthquakes in space and time. Built on trusted public seismic reporting agencies, Epicenter helps you monitor, understand, and visualize earthquakes worldwide. MONITOR EARTHQUAKES THAT MATTER TO YOU Receive timely notifications for significant earthquakes worldwide and monitor the places and seismic regions that matter most to you. • Worldwide earthquake notifications • Location-based notifications • Watched locations important to you • Watched seismic regions • Notification history and earthquake summaries • Built on multiple trusted global and regional seismic reporting agencies EXPLORE EARTHQUAKES WORLDWIDE View one of the most detailed interactive earthquake maps available on a mobile device. • Worldwide catalog of 25,000+ recent earthquakes updated from multiple public seismic reporting agencies • Interactive 3D globe with pan and zoom • Explore earthquake distributions beneath the Earth's surface with interactive 3D Seismicity • Time Explorer with day-by-day or hour-by-hour playback • Earthquake List View with sorting, filtering, and search • Filter the List View for non-earthquake events like landslides, quarry blasts, explosions, and more • Fly directly to earthquakes and locations of interest UNDERSTAND GLOBAL SEISMICITY Understand earthquakes as part of a larger geological system. • Magnitude and depth visualization • Worldwide plate boundaries • Global fault datasets • Detailed earthquake data • Multiple terrain styles • Geological descriptions and annotations BUILT FOR APPLE DEVICES Designed to feel at home across the Apple ecosystem. • New - Home Screen Widgets • iPhone and iPad support • Light and Dark modes • Apple Watch companion • Mac compatibility via iPad support BUILT BY A SEISMOLOGIST • Designed for accuracy, transparency, and insight. PREMIUM FEATURES Epicenter+ expands Epicenter with advanced notifications, enhanced visualizations, and deeper exploration tools. Everything you enjoy in Epicenter remains free. No ads. Epicenter+ supports continued development of worldwide earthquake monitoring and analysis tools. Epicenter delivers timely notifications as earthquake solutions are published by trusted public seismic reporting agencies. Because Epicenter relies on published earthquake solutions rather than earthquake early warning infrastructure, it is not an earthquake early-warning system and should not be relied upon for emergency response or life-safety decisions. Epicenter+ Subscription Terms When you purchase an Epicenter+ subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple Account. Your subscription begins with a 30-day free trial. Unless canceled before the trial ends, your subscription will begin automatically and your Apple Account will be charged. Subscriptions are billed automatically at the beginning of each monthly or annual billing period and renew until canceled. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions on your device or through the App Store. To avoid being charged for the next billing period, auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If you cancel, your subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period. When your Epicenter+ subscription ends, the app automatically returns to its standard free mode. All billing and refunds are handled by Apple. Epicenter cannot process refunds directly. Refund requests must be submitted to Apple and are granted at Apple's discretion. Privacy Policy: https://seismology.rocks/epicenter Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker4 screens
Epicenter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Epicenter at every 4 days against Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker's monthly. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 39) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Epicenter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker has 22K ratings behind it against 39, 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 80% of Epicenter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker ships an update monthly, Epicenter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker versus Epicenter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthquake+ Alerts & TrackerEpicenter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better4.4 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better39
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank#170 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSlava BaroulineJess Taylor

Customer experience

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker

All ratings21,952 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,165 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.8%

Epicenter

All ratings39 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

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

Epicenter

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
2 purchases

Epicenter

Subscriptions2
  • Epicenter+ Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Epicenter+ Annual1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker free?
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Epicenter free?
Epicenter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker or Epicenter?
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker is rated higher. Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Epicenter averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.
Do Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker or Epicenter have ads?
Neither Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker nor Epicenter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker or Epicenter?
Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker ships an update monthly, and Epicenter every 4 days. Most recently, Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Epicenter on September 23, 2026.

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