# Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker vs Epicenter

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker | Epicenter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-plus-alerts-and-tracker/id395928613/reviews)** | [4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 146 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Slava Barouline](https://appshunter.io/developer/359783175) | [Jess Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/417821730) |

## What reviewers say

### Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-plus-alerts-and-tracker/id395928613)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Weather, #174 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.49 | per year |
| Custom Alerts | Free | one-time |
| Custom Filters | Free | one-time |
| Ad Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Epicenter+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Epicenter+ Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*