# QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts vs SpaceWeatherLive

The clearest difference is rating: QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts at 4.8 against SpaceWeatherLive's 3.9. QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 53%). SpaceWeatherLive's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and SpaceWeatherLive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts has 101K ratings behind it against 192, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts's written reviews are positive against 53% of SpaceWeatherLive's.

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts ships an update every 3 weeks, SpaceWeatherLive every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts | SpaceWeatherLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakefeed-earthquake-alerts/id403037266/reviews)** | [3.9 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 192 |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | #189 |
| Size | 169 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artisan Global LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/403037269) | [Parsec vzw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435501020) |

## What reviewers say

### QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakefeed-earthquake-alerts/id403037266)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Weather, #182 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track earthquakes worldwide with real-time alerts, customizable notifications, and detailed map layers. Access multiple data sources and view historical data. Premium features include wildfire and smoke tracking, volcano and hurricane alerts, and enhanced map options.

**Highlights:** Worldwide earthquake map, Real-time alerts, Customizable regional alerts, 3D globe map, Fault lines map layer, Wildfire and smoke tracking (Premium), Volcano and hurricane alerts (Premium)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuakeFeed Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| QuakeFeed Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| Custom Notifications | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for tracking earthquakes and fires
- 👍 Provides useful information and notifications
- 🔍 Detailed earthquake data and maps
- ⏱️ Fast and accurate earthquake reporting
- 📊 Helpful for monitoring seismic activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent notification delivery
- 🔍 Missing data for some regions and events
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and paywall
- 🗺️ Recent map changes are less user-friendly
- 🔍 Downgrading of earthquake magnitudes

**Reported bugs**

- Notification settings not working properly
- Map data disappearing or not loading correctly
- Subscription verification issues causing problems

**Requested features**

- Add support for more data sources (e.g. GNS, JMA)
- Provide more detailed volcano activity information
- Allow users to view historical earthquake data
- Improve map customization and zooming options
- Add ability to track magnetic pole movements


### SpaceWeatherLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track aurora and solar activity in real-time with detailed forecasts and historical data. Receive customizable push notifications for significant space weather events. Explore an extensive archive and learn from expert reports.

**Highlights:** Aurora and solar activity tracking, Real-time forecasts, Push notifications for space weather events, Dark mode for night use, Detailed graphs and reports, Extensive historical data archive, Beginner-friendly explanations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free - monthly package | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-free - half-yearly package | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Ad-free - yearly package | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent space weather information
- 🔍 Detailed and informative data
- 📚 Helpful tutorials and explanations
- 🌍 Useful for aurora chasers and enthusiasts
- 🤖 Comprehensive data from various sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information
- 🔔 Too many notifications/alerts
- 💰 Ads becoming too intrusive
- 🔌 Notifications not always working
- 🤔 Confusing navigation at times

**Reported bugs**

- Video links not working
- Alerts disappearing after opening the app
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Notification count not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Dark mode option
- Location-based alerts
- Ability to track solar activity trends
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts free?

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SpaceWeatherLive free?

SpaceWeatherLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts or SpaceWeatherLive?

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts is rated higher. QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while SpaceWeatherLive averages 3.9 from 192 ratings.

### Do QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts or SpaceWeatherLive have ads?

SpaceWeatherLive shows ads; QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts does not.

### Which is updated more often, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts or SpaceWeatherLive?

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpaceWeatherLive every 4 months. Most recently, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts was updated on October 30, 2026 and SpaceWeatherLive on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts or SpaceWeatherLive?

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and SpaceWeatherLive at #189. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*