# QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts vs OpenSnow

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 (#20 vs #75). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts | OpenSnow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakefeed-earthquake-alerts/id403037266/reviews)** | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 9.1K |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 80.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #75 | **#20** |
| Size | 169 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artisan Global LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/403037269) | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) |

## What reviewers say

### QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts

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

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Weather, #143 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


### OpenSnow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Weather, #39 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenSnow Legacy | $49.99 | per year |
| OpenSnow Base | $49.99 | per year |
| OpenSnow Base Legacy | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #75 in the App Store charts, and OpenSnow at #20. 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.*