# Disaster ID vs Earthquake

The clearest difference is rating: Earthquake at 4.7 against Disaster ID's 3.0. Earthquake also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (51K vs 2). Disaster ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Earthquake sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Disaster ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

Earthquake holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earthquake has 51K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Disaster ID's written reviews are positive against 73% of Earthquake's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Disaster ID ships an update every 21 months, Earthquake monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Disaster ID | Earthquake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disaster-id/id450543192/reviews) | **[4.7 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-alerts-and-map/id632040358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **51K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Southwest Synergistic Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/450543195) | [Nico Tranquilli](https://appshunter.io/developer/341326067) |

## What reviewers say

### Disaster ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disaster-id/id450543192)

This app helps first responders visually identify and locate individuals during emergencies. It uses color-coded signals to indicate different groups and their status, such as needing medical assistance or being safe. An updated version, Visual 911+, also offers GPS location sharing with family and friends.

**Highlights:** Visual identification for responders, Color-coded signals for groups, Status indicators (OK/Medical Assistance), GPS location sharing (Visual 911+), Emergency signaling device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Earthquake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-alerts-and-map/id632040358)

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time global earthquake data and customizable push notifications. Visualize events on an interactive map, access a historical catalog, and contribute to community reports. Includes tsunami bulletins and detailed event information.

**Highlights:** Real-time global earthquake data, Customizable push notifications, Interactive earthquake map, Historical earthquake catalog, Report felt earthquakes, Tsunami bulletins, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version (annual) | $4.99 | per year |
| PRO Version (lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time earthquake updates
- 🌍 Worldwide earthquake coverage
- 📊 Detailed earthquake information
- 🔔 Customizable alert settings
- 🗺️ Intuitive map interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Delayed notifications
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🗺️ Lack of advanced map options
- 🔊 Weak alert sound
- 🌎 Missing some regional earthquake data

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent earthquake data reporting
- Issues with pro version activation and functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to set multiple location alerts
- Option to view earthquake history and trends
- Integration with other disaster monitoring services
- More customization for alert settings
- Improved map features (e.g., terrain view, fault lines)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disaster ID free?

Disaster ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Earthquake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Disaster ID or Earthquake?

Earthquake is rated higher. Disaster ID averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Earthquake averages 4.7 from 51K ratings.

### Do Disaster ID or Earthquake have ads?

Neither Disaster ID nor Earthquake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Disaster ID or Earthquake?

Disaster ID ships an update every 21 months, and Earthquake monthly. Most recently, Disaster ID was updated on November 1, 2026 and Earthquake on November 12, 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.*