Comparison

Terremoto vs Earthquake Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Terremoto

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time earthquake data for Italy. Receive instant push notifications for events, view them on an interactive map, and access detailed information. Includes features like location-based alerts, data export, and widgets.

Highlights
  • Push notifications with custom alerts
  • Interactive earthquake map
  • Event timeline and details
  • Data export to KML
  • Home screen widgets
  • Worldwide event data (in-app purchase)
Features
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Terremoto shows the latest earthquake data for the Italian peninsula, as reported by INGV (National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology). Includes free push notification alerts. Supports Apple Watch. Main features: • push notifications on your phone as soon as the event data is available from an official source (you can set alerts based on location and/or magnitude threshold) • map with different sized and colored circles to represent event magnitude and age • event timeline (today, yesterday, previous days) • detail view for each event, reachable from map and timeline views • magnitude and local (same country) event filters • export data to Google Earth or other installed apps supporting kml file format • share seismic events on social networks • widgets for your home screen or today view, to keep the latest seismic data at your fingertips • support for Dark Mode and Critical Alerts • map layers: tectonic plate boundaries, orogens, volcanoes, nuclear power plants, population density • population and built-up surface estimates for each seismic event • extra feature: worldwide events from multiple sources, available as in-app-purchase • NOAA and BMKG tsunami bulletins (PRO version only) • search over 50 years of earthquake data by date, city, country, continent, and reporting agency • Siri Shortcuts support - "Hey Siri, what are the latest earthquakes in Italy?" • multiple languages: the app is localized in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian • following a potential seismic event, the app analyzes user reports and app usage data to provide an estimated location within 60-120 seconds, pending official confirmation. • option to report a recently felt seismic event Data source: © ISIDe Working Group (INGV, 2010), Italian Seismological Instrumental and parametric database. This is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by INGV. Terms of Use (EULA): Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Earthquake Tracker

Monitor seismic activity worldwide with real-time earthquake alerts and an interactive map. Get detailed information, tsunami warnings, and historical data. Customize notifications for personalized safety.

Highlights
  • Live earthquake feed
  • Interactive world map
  • Detailed earthquake information
  • Tsunami alerts
  • Personalized notifications
  • Historical earthquake data
Features
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Earthquake Tracker delivers real-time earthquake alerts and a live quake map, powered by trusted official sources like USGS and EMSC. Whether you live in an earthquake zone, are traveling, or simply want to stay informed, get instant notifications the moment seismic activity happens near you or anywhere in the world. LIVE EARTHQUAKE FEED - Real-time updates on the latest earthquakes worldwide - Filter by magnitude, distance, and time - Detailed event pages: magnitude, depth, epicenter, and felt reports INSTANT ALERTS & WARNINGS - Push notifications tailored to your location - Set custom alert thresholds by magnitude and radius - Tsunami warnings for coastal threats INTERACTIVE QUAKE MAP - Color-coded markers by magnitude on a live map - See earthquakes near me at a glance - Zoom into any region: California, Japan, Turkey, Mexico, and more HISTORY & DATA - Browse a rich earthquake catalog and aftershock sequences - Track seismic activity trends over time - Share earthquake details with family and friends in one tap WIDGETS & MORE - Home screen widgets with the latest quakes - Dark mode support - Lightweight, fast, and easy to use WHY EARTHQUAKE TRACKER? Seconds matter during an earthquake. Our alert system is built for speed and reliability, so you and your loved ones can react quickly and stay safe. Join users around the world who trust Earthquake Tracker as their earthquake monitor and early information companion. Download Earthquake Tracker now and never be caught off guard by seismic activity again. • Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/earthquaketracker/privacy-policy • Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/earthquaketracker/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Terremoto4 screens
Earthquake Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Earthquake Tracker at every 2 weeks against Terremoto's every 6 weeks. Terremoto's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (373 vs 77). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Terremoto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Earthquake Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Terremoto holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 373 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Terremoto's written reviews are positive against 75% of Earthquake Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terremoto ships an update every 6 weeks, Earthquake Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Terremoto versus Earthquake Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerremotoEarthquake Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (373 ratings) — better4.5 (77 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings373 — better77
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNico TranquilliMetin Atalay

Customer experience

Terremoto

All ratings367 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

Earthquake Tracker

All ratings77 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Terremoto

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Pro version required after update
  • Restore Pro version not working
  • App trying to upsell constantly
  • App acting weird, not reporting tremors
  • GPS location slightly off

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make it clear it's not free
  • Filter by earthquake strength
  • Improve Alexa integration

Earthquake Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Terremoto

Subscriptions1
  • PRO version (annual)$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO version (lifetime)$12.99
3 purchases

Earthquake Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • All Access$3.997 Days
  • All Access$6.991 Month
  • All Access$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Terremoto free?
Terremoto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Earthquake Tracker free?
Earthquake Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Terremoto or Earthquake Tracker?
Terremoto is rated higher. Terremoto averages 4.7 out of 5 from 373 ratings, while Earthquake Tracker averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.
Do Terremoto or Earthquake Tracker have ads?
Neither Terremoto nor Earthquake Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Terremoto or Earthquake Tracker?
Terremoto ships an update every 6 weeks, and Earthquake Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Terremoto was updated on October 29, 2026 and Earthquake Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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