QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts vs SDG&E Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts
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.
- 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)
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Worldwide earthquake map, alerts, and news. The most free features of any earthquake app! +Wildfires, smoke, hurricanes, volcanoes, and more. FREE VERSION INCLUDES: - Nearby earthquake alerts - Customizable regional alerts - 3D globe map - Satellite imagery and streets map - Fault lines map layer - Multiple data sources (USGS, EMSC, NRC) - Search, sort, and filter earthquakes - Links to USGS earthquake event page - Links to PAGER and aftershock forecast - Links to tsunami.gov PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDES: - Removes ads - Wildfires (USA & Canada) - Smoke forecast map layer - MMI Contours (shaking intensity) - Historical earthquake data to 1900 - Eight premium basemaps - Erupting volcanoes - Hurricanes WE RESPECT YOUR PRIVACY: - No ad tracking - No data sharing - Your precise location never leaves your device If you choose to purchase a QuakeFeed Premium Subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal 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, for the annual subscription price. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Full Privacy Policy and Subscription Terms of Service: http://www.quakefeed.com/privacy/ SUGGESTIONS? QUESTIONS? Contact us at support@artisanglobal.com or visit http://quakefeed.com -- we usually respond within 24 hrs!
SDG&E Weather
Get hyper-local weather forecasts for San Diego. View current conditions, hourly predictions, and extended outlooks. Stay informed about weather alerts and trends specific to your area.
- Hyper-local San Diego forecasts
- Current weather conditions
- Hourly predictions
- Extended outlooks
- Weather alerts
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SDG&E Weather at none against QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts's 3. QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (100K vs 19). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. SDG&E Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts against 4.7 for SDG&E Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts has 100K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts's written reviews are positive against 75% of SDG&E Weather's.
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts ships an update every 3 weeks, SDG&E Weather every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts | SDG&E Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (100K ratings) — better | 4.7 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 100K — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #52 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artisan Global LLC | San Diego Gas & Electric |
Customer experience
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts
SDG&E Weather
Bugs and requests
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts
Reported bugs
3 issues- Notification settings not working properly
- Map data disappearing or not loading correctly
- Subscription verification issues causing problems
Requested features
5 requests- 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
SDG&E Weather
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts
- QuakeFeed Premium$2.993 Months
- QuakeFeed Premium1 Month trial$6.991 Year
- Custom Notifications$1.99
SDG&E Weather
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts free?
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