Comparison

Terremoto vs LastQuake

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

LastQuake

Receive real-time earthquake alerts and contribute to scientific research by sharing your experiences. This app provides critical safety information and allows you to notify loved ones during seismic events.

Highlights
  • Real-time earthquake information
  • Customizable notifications
  • Eyewitness comments, photos, and videos
  • SMS notification service
  • Post-earthquake safety tips
  • Interactive felt map
Features
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LastQuake is a free, mobile application dedicated to alerting populations and gathering testimonies in real-time when an earthquake occurs. Designed by seismologists, LastQuake is the official app of the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). Thanks to the participative action of its users, only a few minutes are needed for the EMSC to estimate earthquake effects and notify the population. [LastQuake is an ad-free app!] ** AN INNOVATIVE EARTHQUAKE DETECTION METHOD ** EMSC detects earthquakes using: ∘ Earthquake witnesses, who are the first to feel an earthquake, hence the first informed that an event is happening. ∘ Internet and mobile technologies, which allow rapid information collection of the effects observed by witnesses, who are asked to fill in a questionnaire and share photos and videos. Want to learn more about our detection system? Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNCaHFxhZ5E ** COMMITMENT TO POPULATIONS AFFECTED BY EARTHQUAKES ** Information and communication are cornerstones in preventing risky behaviors. EMSC contributes to the reduction of seismic risk by providing you with: ∘ real-time information ∘ post-earthquake safety tips ∘ SMS service that allows victims to notify their loved ones. ** YOUR INVOLVEMENT MATTERS ** LastQuake is a citizen science project. Your contribution helps refine our understanding of earthquake effects while fostering our support in disaster preparation and response. ** KEY FEATURES ** ∘ Real-time information and data ∘ Customizable notifications (destructive earthquakes, earthquakes near you) ∘ Access to comments, photos, and videos by eyewitnesses ∘ Information-sharing via social media ∘ SMS service to notify loved ones when in the area impacted by an earthquake ∘ Post-earthquake safety tips ** WHAT'S NEW ** ∘ Interactive felt map ∘ Customizable notification test ∘ Earthquake notification through voice synthesizer ∘ Copy-paste available for comments ∘ Minor bugs fixed ∘ New languages available: Croatian, Czech, Bosnian, Montenegrin, Hebrew ** WHAT IS EMSC? ** EMSC is an international non-profit scientific NGO founded in 1975. Based in France, EMSC federates data from the seismological observatories of 86 institutes from 57 countries. While operating a real-time earthquake information service, EMSC advocates for public participation in scientific research. Its core product, LastQuake, paves the way for innovative approaches to building more disaster-resilient communities, making EMSC among the pioneers of disaster apps dedicated to earthquakes and tsunamis.

Screenshots

Terremoto4 screens
LastQuake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LastQuake at none against Terremoto's 2. LastQuake also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 367) and review sentiment (90% vs 82%). Terremoto's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Terremoto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. LastQuake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Terremoto against 4.8 for LastQuake. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LastQuake has 2.1K ratings behind it against 367, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Terremoto's written reviews are positive against 90% of LastQuake's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terremoto ships an update every 6 weeks, LastQuake every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Terremoto versus LastQuake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerremotoLastQuake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (367 ratings)4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews89.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3672.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNico TranquilliEMSC

Customer experience

Terremoto

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

LastQuake

All ratings2,149 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews346 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.5%

User reviews

Terremoto

From 367 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very good app
  • 👍 Excellent application
  • 👍 Very precise and clear
  • 👍 Informative and accurate
  • 👍 Real-time information

Room to improve

  • 💰 Too expensive
  • ⚠️ Misleading pricing
  • 💸 Charged without clear indication
  • ⏳ Slow report sending
  • 📍 Geolocation inaccuracies

LastQuake

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Timely and accurate earthquake information
  • 📊 Useful maps and data visualization
  • 👍 Ability to report felt earthquakes
  • 🌍 Global coverage of seismic activity
  • 🔍 Detailed earthquake details (location, magnitude, depth)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
  • 🔄 Inconsistent notification reliability
  • 📱 Outdated or confusing user interface
  • 🔍 Missing or delayed earthquake data in some regions
  • 🤖 Lack of advanced customization options

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

LastQuake

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after major earthquake events
  • Notification settings not persisting
  • Overlapping UI elements on certain screens
  • Inaccurate earthquake location data in some cases
  • Delayed or missing earthquake updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved notification settings and customization
  • Enhanced map functionality (e.g. zoom, panning)
  • Integration with other earthquake/disaster preparedness apps
  • Expanded data reporting and citizen science features
  • Localized earthquake information and alerts

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Terremoto

Subscriptions1
  • PRO version (annual)$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO version (lifetime)$12.99
None

LastQuake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terremoto free?
Terremoto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LastQuake free?
LastQuake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Terremoto or LastQuake?
LastQuake is rated higher. Terremoto averages 4.7 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while LastQuake averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Terremoto or LastQuake have ads?
Neither Terremoto nor LastQuake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Terremoto or LastQuake?
Terremoto ships an update every 6 weeks, and LastQuake every 3 months. Most recently, Terremoto was updated on October 19, 2026 and LastQuake on October 20, 2026.

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