Comparison

Earthquake 3D vs Medium

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

Head to head
About

Earthquake 3D

Explore global seismic activity with an immersive 3D globe. Visualize historical and current earthquake data with animated graphics, detailed information, and customizable views. Discover tectonic plates, population maps, and volcano activity.

Highlights
  • Immersive 3D globe
  • Animated earthquake visualization
  • Historical earthquake data (4000+ years)
  • Live earthquake data from multiple sources
  • Earth display types (population, tectonic plates)
  • Volcano activity display
  • Detailed earthquake information
Features
Currently charting
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Zoom and spin your way around the world with this fully immersive 3D Earthquake display app. Earthquake 3D uses animated graphics to show you the "big picture" and visualize large amounts of Earthquake data quickly and easily. Go where no seismogram has gone before with a fascinating and mesmerizing look at the world's Earthquakes. - Eight different Earth display types that include population and tectonic plate maps. - Four different custom view 'presets'. - Solid and wire frame 3D views with transparent Earth ability. - A Sequencer that shows Earthquakes as they occurred using animation loops. - Control Speed, Decay, and Sound of Earthquake sequencer loops. - Includes 4000+ years of Historic Earthquake information. - Data from USGS, European EMSC, British Geological Survey, and New Zealand Geonet. - Current worldwide Volcano activity display.. - Includes DEX depth visualization. - Individual quake indicator 'flags' that show magnitude or depth. - Tap on individual indicator 'flags' to show details for each Earthquake. - Earthquake details include Local Maps, Local News, and Advanced Seismic Information. - Can import up to four external Earth images that are supplied by the user. - Uses "point and drag" to position and spin the Earth. Uses "pinching" for zoom. - Filter Earthquakes by magnitude and age with slider controls. - Earthquake angle indicators. - Automatic Refresh Timer - Retina enabled. - And much more... In addition to providing several 'live' sources of current Earthquake information, an Atlas database is also included. The Atlas database shows over 4000 years of Historic Earthquake information. This database (updated periodically) is built-in to Earthquake 3D and is available even when you are off-line. This edition of Earthquake 3D represents a third generation of this very popular computer program. Started in 2003 as a desktop application, it has become a widely adopted standard for video presentations and visualizations of Earthquake information. This latest edition brings new features and updates to this modern classic. Whether you are exploring the geo sciences, or you just want to find out if you felt that last quake, this app will keep you up to date with the latest Earthquake information.

About

Medium

Access a vast collection of articles, stories, and advice on diverse topics from experts and fresh voices. Engage with content through reading, writing, and community interaction. Offers unlimited access to millions of stories for members.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free reading
  • Curated content on various topics
  • Personalized library with highlights and bookmarks
  • Community engagement with comments and claps
  • Publish your own stories
  • Audio versions of stories (Member feature)
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Welcome to Medium, your home for human stories, useful advice, and inspiring insights. Immerse yourself in a world of wisdom with writing from renowned figures, passionate experts, and fresh voices. Make reading and writing a daily ritual by following your fascinations, discovering new rabbit holes, and reaching readers of your own. Medium is simple social publishing for everyone. + Find your focus with distraction-free reading about everything from taking better pictures to what it’s like to scale a startup. + Stay current with stories about emerging technology, culture, and firsthand accounts of front-page news. + Become a member for unlimited access to millions of stories from our global community of the curious. + Assemble your own personal library by highlighting passages, bookmarking stories, and following writers who share your passions. + Join a community of readers, writers, and thinkers who clap for what they love, respond with insightful comments on thought-provoking stories, and collaborate to create popular publications. + Reach a wider audience by publishing your stories on a platform that serves more than 100M idea-loving people. + Establish a professional presence on a trusted platform, alongside academics, leaders, and experts. + Join the Medium Partner Program to earn money from your writing. + Enjoy a continuous reading experience across your iPhone, iPad, and desktop. + Listen to audio versions of any story on Medium (Member feature). __ Medium Terms of Service: https://policy.medium.com/medium-terms-of-service-9db0094a1e0f Privacy Policy: https://policy.medium.com/medium-privacy-policy-f03bf92035c9 Support: https://help.medium.com

Screenshots

Earthquake 3D4 screens
Medium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Medium at Free against Earthquake 3D's $6.99. Medium also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Earthquake 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.0). On ads, chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Medium is free to download; Earthquake 3D costs $6.99 up front. Medium sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Earthquake 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Medium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medium has 158K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Earthquake 3D's written reviews are positive against 62% of Medium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earthquake 3D ships an update every 2 months, Medium weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Earthquake 3D versus Medium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthquake 3DMedium
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (76 ratings)4.8 (158K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews62.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings76158K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#20#20
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB127 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRichard WoltonA Medium Corporation

Customer experience

Earthquake 3D

All ratings75 ratings
Positive65.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative25.3%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative41.3%

Medium

All ratings157,494 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews835 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

Earthquake 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Medium

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Login and authentication issues
  • Syncing and data loss problems
  • Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
  • Unreliable push notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline reading mode
  • Better organization and navigation of content
  • Improved personalization and recommendation system
  • Integration with other platforms and services
  • Enhanced writing and publishing tools

In-app purchases

None

Earthquake 3D

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Medium

Subscriptions5
  • Medium Membership2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Friend Membership$14.991 Month
  • Medium Membership$49.991 Year
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  • Medium Membership1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Friend Membership1 Year trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Earthquake 3D free?
Earthquake 3D costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Medium free?
Medium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Earthquake 3D or Medium?
Medium is rated higher. Earthquake 3D averages 3.7 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Medium averages 4.8 from 158K ratings.
Do Earthquake 3D or Medium have ads?
Neither Earthquake 3D nor Medium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Earthquake 3D or Medium?
Earthquake 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Medium weekly. Most recently, Earthquake 3D was updated on November 1, 2026 and Medium on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Earthquake 3D or Medium?
Earthquake 3D currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Medium at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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