Comparison

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts vs Mountain

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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!

About

Mountain

Provides detailed weather forecasts for over 11,000 mountain summits globally. Offers hourly and long-range predictions, multi-elevation weather data, and offline map access for planning outdoor adventures.

Highlights
  • Free 6-day forecasts
  • Weather at multiple elevations
  • Hour-by-hour weather detail
  • Offline maps and forecasts
  • Detailed topographic and satellite mapping
  • Import GPX routes
Features
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For over 20 years, Mountain-Forecast.com has been the go-to weather service for mountain enthusiasts, offering reliable forecasts for more than 11,000 summits worldwide.
 From Mount Rainier to Mount Fuji, climbers, skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and hikers count on our accurate mountain forecasts to plan everything from casual day trips to major expeditions. Why choose the Mountain Forecast App? - Weather at multiple elevations - Long-range 16-day forecasts* - Hour-by-hour weather detail - Four forecast updates per day - Detailed topographic and satellite mapping - NEW: offline maps and forecasts* - Import GPX routes *MountainPro features, available to subscribers (who also offer ad-free web browsing of the mountain-forecast.com website) Offline Access: Download forecasts and topographic maps without an internet connection so you’re always prepared. “A must-have app for anyone who spends time in the mountains. The forecasts for different elevations are critical for both planning and when I’m out climbing. The best mountain weather app out there!” Leigh Strong (USA) Please remember that mountain weather is unpredictable; always combine our forecasts with your on-the-spot observations and other sources. Venture safely with Mountain-Forecast.com as your essential mountain weather guide. -- Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts4 screens
Mountain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts at none against Mountain's shown. QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts also leads on ratings volume (100K vs 707) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts against 4.9 for Mountain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts has 100K ratings behind it against 707, 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 74% of Mountain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts ships an update every 3 weeks, Mountain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts versus Mountain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuakeFeed Earthquake AlertsMountain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (100K ratings)4.9 (707 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better73.8% of reviews
Number of ratings100K — better707
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#53 — better#62
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtisan Global LLCMeteo365 Ltd.

Customer experience

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts

All ratings99,790 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,553 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative11.8%

Mountain

All ratings707 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative23.0%

User reviews

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts

From 100K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Mountain

From 707 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎯 Highly accurate mountain-specific forecasts
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🗺️ Detailed multi-elevation weather data
  • 💾 Offline maps and weather access
  • ⭐ No distracting ads in app

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription paywall for extended forecasts
  • 🔄 Inconsistent data alignment in forecast table
  • 🌍 No imperial/metric unit toggle (not intuitive)
  • 📉 Free version severely limited compared to paid
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently

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

Mountain

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes after 4 seconds of use
  • Forecast table data misalignment (temperature shows with wrong icons)
  • Password reset not accepting new passwords
  • Freezing level data appears in humidity column
  • 12-day forecast non-functional at mid-low elevations
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  • Minimum temperature missing from recent update
  • Graph data not lining up with forecast information

Requested features

6 requests
  • Imperial and metric unit switching
  • GPS track recording capability
  • Past weather data/history viewing
  • Better search functionality for minor peaks and ridges
  • Restore minimum temperature display
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  • 12-day forecast for all elevation settings

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts

Subscriptions2
  • QuakeFeed Premium$2.993 Months
  • QuakeFeed Premium1 Month trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Custom Notifications$1.99
2 purchases

Mountain

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Service (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Service (Yearly)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts free?
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mountain free?
Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts or Mountain?
Mountain is rated higher. QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while Mountain averages 4.9 from 707 ratings.
Do QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts or Mountain have ads?
Mountain shows ads; QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts does not.
Which is updated more often, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts or Mountain?
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mountain every 2 months. Most recently, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mountain on September 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts or Mountain?
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts currently peaks at #53 in the App Store charts, and Mountain at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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