# Terremoto vs LastQuake

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LastQuake at none against Terremoto's 2. LastQuake also leads on ratings volume (2.2K 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.

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

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 2.2K 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.

Terremoto ships an update every 6 weeks, LastQuake every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terremoto | LastQuake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terremoto/id534494328/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastquake/id890799748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 367 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **89.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Tranquilli](https://appshunter.io/developer/341326067) | [EMSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/890799751) |

## What reviewers say

### Terremoto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terremoto/id534494328)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO version (annual) | $5.99 | per year |
| PRO version (lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Make it clear it's not free
- Filter by earthquake strength
- Improve Alexa integration


### LastQuake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastquake/id890799748)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 2.2K 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 22, 2026.

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