# Earthquakes Pro vs Epicenter

The clearest difference is price: Epicenter at Free against Earthquakes Pro's $1.99. Epicenter also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (80% vs 43%). Earthquakes Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Epicenter is free to download; Earthquakes Pro costs $1.99 up front. Epicenter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Earthquakes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Epicenter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Earthquakes Pro's written reviews are positive against 80% of Epicenter's.

Earthquakes Pro ships an update every 10 months, Epicenter every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earthquakes Pro | Epicenter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquakes-pro/id508064644/reviews) | **[4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊靖 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/508064648) | [Jess Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/417821730) |

## What reviewers say

### Earthquakes Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquakes-pro/id508064644)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time earthquake information from over 23 global sources. Receive customizable push notifications for significant quakes and search historical data. Share detailed earthquake information and maps easily.

**Highlights:** 23+ global earthquake data sources, Real-time push notifications, Customizable alert settings, Filter earthquakes by magnitude, region, depth, Historical earthquake search, GMap integration, Shareable earthquake details and maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Earthquakes Pro free?

Earthquakes Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Epicenter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Earthquakes Pro or Epicenter?

Epicenter is rated higher. Earthquakes Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Epicenter averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.

### Do Earthquakes Pro or Epicenter have ads?

Neither Earthquakes Pro nor Epicenter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Earthquakes Pro or Epicenter?

Earthquakes Pro ships an update every 10 months, and Epicenter every 4 days. Most recently, Earthquakes Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Epicenter on November 6, 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.*