Comparison

Earthquake vs 中央氣象署E

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

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About

Earthquake

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
Currently charting
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6M+ downloads worldwide. The most popular Earthquake app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Updated for iOS 27 with Liquid Glass Get the latest global earthquake data from multiple sources and receive push notification alerts. No ads. Main features: • Rich push notifications as soon as the data becomes available from official sources (you can configure up to four alerts based on location and/or magnitude threshold), or opt-in for preliminary notifications based on user reports (faster) • Multiple sources, including U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), Geoscience Australia, GNS Science (GeoNet), Instituto Geográfico Nacional, Servicio Sismológico Nacional, British Geological Survey, GFZ GEOFON, Natural Resources Canada, NOAA • Map with different-sized, color-coded circles to represent event magnitude and age • Dedicated Stats tab with customizable charts: select insights, tweak their display, and pin them to your dashboard for quick access. • Filter events by region (country, continent) or magnitude • Earthquake catalog covering all regions worldwide, dating back to 1970: search by date, region/country, city or reporting agency • Report felt earthquakes to help the community confirm seismic events in your area • The app analyses user reports to calculate an estimated earthquake location once the event has occurred, pending official confirmation • Timeline view (today, yesterday, previous days) • Detail view for each event, accessible from the map and timeline • Tsunami bulletins powered by NOAA and BMKG data • Map layers: tectonic plate boundaries, orogens, volcanoes, nuclear power plants, population density • Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen, so the latest seismic data is always at your fingertips • Population and built-up area estimates around each epicenter • Export earthquake data to mapping apps • Social sharing: share event map and data • Critical Alerts support * Haptic feedback, Dynamic Type and improved VoiceOver support • Siri Shortcuts support: "Siri, what are the latest earthquakes in the United States?" Terms of Use (EULA): Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

中央氣象署E

Receive real-time earthquake and tsunami alerts directly on your mobile device. This app provides immediate notifications for strong earthquakes, significant seismic events, and tsunami warnings, helping you respond faster to natural disasters. It also offers historical data and 3D visualizations of seismic activity.

Highlights
  • Real-time strong earthquake alerts
  • Significant earthquake reports
  • Tsunami information push notifications
  • Historical earthquake data query
  • Global earthquake and Pacific tsunami search
  • 3D earthquake activity visualization
Features
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「中央氣象署E - 地震測報」APP 之目的為利用日益普遍之行動網路通訊,將地震相關資訊主動推播至接收者的手持式行動載具,期能有效縮短通報所需時程,以提供地震發生後之應變時效。主要功能如下: *強震即時警報:APP 收到推播之強震即時警報後,結合手機之 GPS 定位或依使用者預先設定之地區與其他相關參數,進行快速演算,發出警報聲音、文字或影像之告警提醒。 *顯著有感地震報告推播:APP 接收推播之地震報告後,以清楚明顯之圖文方式展示:發震時間、震央地點(經緯度)、地震規模與深度、各地震度等。 *海嘯資訊推播:APP 收到推播之海嘯資訊後,以清楚明顯之圖文方式展示:地震資訊、臺灣海嘯警界分區之預估海嘯波到時與預估浪高等。 *具備查詢歷史地震報告、全球地震、太平洋海嘯的功能,設計友善易用的介面列表彙整與圖文展示介面,並提供查詢條件設定功能,例如地區、縣市、時間、規模、震度等。 *地震活動:以3D動畫方式播放特定時段之臺灣地區地震活動,可自訂資料區間(最多三個月)、播放速度、觀看角度及遠近。藉此了解臺灣地震之時空分布與孕震構造。

Screenshots

Earthquake4 screens
中央氣象署E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Earthquake at 73% against 中央氣象署E's 19%. Earthquake also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (51K vs 5). 中央氣象署E's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Earthquake sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. 中央氣象署E asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Earthquake holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earthquake has 51K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Earthquake's written reviews are positive against 19% of 中央氣象署E's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earthquake ships an update every 4 weeks, 中央氣象署E every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Earthquake versus 中央氣象署E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthquake中央氣象署E
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (51K ratings) — better1.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews — better18.9% of reviews
Number of ratings51K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#117 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNico Tranquilli中華民國交通部中央氣象局地震測報中心

Customer experience

Earthquake

All ratings50,690 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,530 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative21.0%

中央氣象署E

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative75.5%

Bugs and requests

Earthquake

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent earthquake data reporting
  • Issues with pro version activation and functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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)

中央氣象署E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Earthquake

Subscriptions1
  • PRO Version (annual)$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Version (lifetime)$9.99
None

中央氣象署E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Earthquake free?
Earthquake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 中央氣象署E free?
中央氣象署E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Earthquake or 中央氣象署E?
Earthquake is rated higher. Earthquake averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while 中央氣象署E averages 1.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Earthquake or 中央氣象署E have ads?
Neither Earthquake nor 中央氣象署E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Earthquake or 中央氣象署E?
Earthquake ships an update every 4 weeks, and 中央氣象署E every 5 weeks. Most recently, Earthquake was updated on September 24, 2026 and 中央氣象署E on September 21, 2026.

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