# QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts vs Epicenter

The clearest difference is rating: QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts at 4.8 against Epicenter's 4.4. QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts also leads on ratings volume (101K vs 39) and monetization model (freemium vs paid). Epicenter's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Epicenter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts has 101K ratings behind it against 39, 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 80% of Epicenter's.

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts ships an update every 3 weeks, Epicenter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts | Epicenter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakefeed-earthquake-alerts/id403037266/reviews)** | [4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artisan Global LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/403037269) | [Jess Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/417821730) |

## What reviewers say

### QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Weather, #150 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


### Epicenter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325)

Explore global earthquake activity from the past 30 days on an interactive globe. View detailed information, animate seismic events over time, and customize map displays. Includes companion apps for Apple Watch and a Today Widget for quick access to recent data.

**Highlights:** 30 days of global earthquake data, Interactive rotatable and zoomable globe, Earthquake details (magnitude, depth, source), Date scroller and animation, Customizable map terrain and fault lines, Apple Watch app for recent data, Today Widget for quick access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Epicenter+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Epicenter+ Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts free?

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

### Is Epicenter free?

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

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

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts is rated higher. QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while Epicenter averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.

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

Neither QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts nor Epicenter shows ads.

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

QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts ships an update every 3 weeks, and Epicenter every 4 days. Most recently, QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts was updated on November 6, 2026 and Epicenter on November 1, 2026.

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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.*