Comparison

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts vs OpenSnow

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

OpenSnow

Get the most accurate snow forecasts, detailed snow reports, and severe weather maps. Access 15-day forecasts, local expert insights, and offline 3D maps for snow depth, avalanche risk, and more. Track storms with advanced radar and AI-powered weather systems.

Highlights
  • 15-Day Snow Forecast
  • Local Expert Snow Reports
  • 3D & Offline Weather Maps
  • AI-Powered Weather System
  • Severe Weather Tracking
  • Mountain Webcams
  • Snow Depth & Avalanche Risk Maps
Features
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OpenSnow is your trusted source for the most accurate snow forecast, snow report, and ski conditions. "Weather forecasting for the mountains takes extra focus, analysis, and precision, which is exactly what OpenSnow provides. The app is incredible, even for super weather nerds like myself." – Cody Townsend, Pro Skier 15-Day Snow Forecasts Finding the location that has the best snow conditions can feel overwhelming. With OpenSnow, deciding where to go is easy. View the latest 15-day snow forecast, snow report, conditions history, and mountain webcams for your favorite locations in just a few seconds. Local Daily Snow Experts Instead of spending hours sifting through weather data, get the inside scoop in just a few minutes. Our local experts write a new Daily Snow forecast each day in the winter for regions around the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Have one of our expert local forecasters guide you to the best snow conditions. 3D Weather + Snow Maps We make it easy to track incoming storms with super-res radar and global precipitation, radar, and snow forecast maps. You can also view 3D maps for snow depth, avalanche risk, slope angle, active fires, air quality, wildfire smoke, public and private land ownership, and more. Download high-resolution satellite maps to view offline. PEAKS + StormNet PEAKS is our state-of-the-art weather forecast model optimized for complex, mountain terrain. StormNet is our severe weather forecast model that produces real-time, high-resolution forecasts for lightning, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Combined, PEAKS + StormNet provide a first-of-its-kind, fully operational multi-component weather forecast system. Daily Features • 15-Day Hourly Forecasts • Current + Forecast Radar • Precipitation Forecast Maps • Air Quality Forecasts • Wildfire Smoke Forecast Maps • 50,000+ Weather Stations • 3D + Offline Maps • Land Boundary + Private Ownership Maps • Recent Satellite Maps Snow + Ski Features • 15-Day Snow Forecast • Powder Quality Forecast • Snow Depth Map • Season Snowfall Map • Snow Forecast Alerts • Snow Forecast Maps • Offline Ski Resort Trail Maps • Snow Forecast + Report Widgets • Historical Snow Reports Severe Weather Features (US only) • Super-Res Radar • Lightning Risk • Tornado Risk • Hail Risk • Damaging Winds Risk • Severe Weather Alerts Free Features • My Location 15-Day Forecast • Snow Forecast 15-Day Summary • Historical Weather + Snow Reports • Snow Report Alerts • Avalanche Forecasts • Mountain Webcams • Active Fires Map • Air Quality Map • Slope Angle + Slope Aspect — Free Trial — New accounts automatically receive the full OpenSnow Premium experience, with no credit card or payment information required. If you choose not to purchase OpenSnow after the free trial is over, you will be automatically downgraded to a free account and not charged. — In-App Purchase — OpenSnow Base is an auto-renewable subscription, which will renew yearly at $49.99 USD. Payment will be charged to the user's Apple account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. If the auto-renewal fails due to a payment issue, you will still be able to access the paid content for 16 days while Apple attempts to collect payment. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Full terms and conditions can be found here: https://support.opensnow.com/legal/terms | https://support.opensnow.com/legal/privacy Sales through Apple will be governed by Apple’s refund policy. We value all of our customers and encourage you to provide feedback on your experience. Please get in touch with us by sending an email to hello@opensnow.com

Screenshots

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts4 screens
OpenSnow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts at 101K against OpenSnow's 9.1K. QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). OpenSnow's advantage is chart position (#18 vs #76). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. 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 4.7 for OpenSnow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts has 101K ratings behind it against 9.1K, 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 80% of OpenSnow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts ships an update every 3 weeks, OpenSnow every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts versus OpenSnow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuakeFeed Earthquake AlertsOpenSnow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (101K ratings) — better4.7 (9.1K ratings)
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews — better80.4% of reviews
Number of ratings101K — better9.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#76#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtisan Global LLCCloudnine Weather, Inc.

Customer experience

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts

All ratings99,790 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,580 reviews
Positive83.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative11.8%

OpenSnow

All ratings9,067 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews854 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative15.9%

User reviews

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts

From 101K 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

OpenSnow

From 9.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate snow forecasts
  • 📊 Detailed weather data and maps
  • 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of ski resorts
  • 💻 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🤖 Reliable and consistent forecasts

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
  • 🌐 Limited coverage outside of North America
  • 🕰️ Occasional delays in updating snow conditions
  • 🤖 Inconsistent accuracy in long-term forecasts
  • 🔒 Paywall restricts access to some features

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

OpenSnow

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Inconsistencies in the display of weather data and forecasts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expand coverage to more international ski resorts
  • Improve offline functionality and data availability
  • Introduce more customization options for user preferences
  • Enhance integration with other outdoor activity planning apps
  • Provide more detailed snow and weather data for backcountry use

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
3 purchases

OpenSnow

Subscriptions3
  • OpenSnow Legacy$49.991 Year
  • OpenSnow Base$49.991 Year
  • OpenSnow Base Legacy$49.991 Year

Questions

Is QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts free?
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenSnow free?
OpenSnow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts or OpenSnow?
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts is rated higher. QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while OpenSnow averages 4.7 from 9.1K ratings.
Do QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts or OpenSnow have ads?
Neither QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts nor OpenSnow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts or OpenSnow?
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts ships an update every 3 weeks, and OpenSnow every 11 days. Most recently, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts was updated on October 27, 2026 and OpenSnow on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts or OpenSnow?
QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and OpenSnow at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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