Comparison

QuakeScout vs Cloudbase Weather

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

Head to head
About

QuakeScout

Features
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Experience the power of earthquake tracking with QuakeScout, the essential app for monitoring seismic activities worldwide. With easy-to-use filtering capabilities and an intuitive map interface, QuakeScout keeps you informed about seismic events, big or small. Key Features: • Simple Filtering: Tailor the displayed earthquakes based on magnitude or time. Whether it’s minor tremors or major quakes, QuakeScout helps keep you informed. • Interactive Map: Visualize earthquakes with an easy-to-understand map. Each quake is represented with proportional symbols, allowing you to grasp the scale of each event at a glance. • Detailed Information: Tap on any map annotation to reveal details about each earthquake including magnitude, depth, and more. • Historical Data: Explore the past 30 days of earthquakes. Understand patterns and prepare better for future seismic activities. • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate effortlessly through the app, thanks to our user-friendly design. Whether you’re a geology enthusiast or just seeking peace of mind, QuakeScout is your perfect companion. Why QuakeScout? • Stay Safe and Informed: Whether you live in a seismic zone or travel frequently, QuakeScout is an essential tool for your safety and awareness. • For Everyone: Ideal for homeowners, travelers, educators, students, geologists, and anyone who wants to stay one step ahead of natural events. Download Now! Don’t let earthquakes catch you off guard. Equip yourself with QuakeScout and transform the way you monitor events. Download now and experience the peace of mind that comes with being well-informed! Earthquake information provided by the USGS. This app is not affiliated with the USGS.

About

Cloudbase Weather

Get hyper-accurate weather forecasts and real-time air quality data for Canada and the US. Features include interactive radar, customizable home screen widgets, and detailed aviation weather information.

Highlights
  • AI-powered weather forecasting
  • Interactive radar with animation
  • Real-time AQI and pollutant data
  • Customizable home screen widgets
  • Detailed aviation weather (METARs/TAFs)
  • Severe weather notifications
Features
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Cloudbase gives you a smarter forecast — purpose-built for Canada and the United States, powered by ClipperAI: an AI model independently benchmarked to outperform GFS, the world's most widely used global forecast model. No account required. No ads. Just weather. — FORECAST & RADAR — Detailed daily and hourly forecasts with temperature, precipitation, wind, pressure, visibility, and cloud cover — tuned for North American conditions from coast to coast. Interactive radar with animated playback and immersive full-screen mode, automatically centered on your location. — AIR QUALITY — Real-time AQI with pollutant breakdowns — PM2.5, ozone, smoke, and more — so you know what you're actually breathing before you head outside. Coverage across Canada and the US. — HOME SCREEN WIDGETS — A large collection of beautifully designed widgets for your home screen and lock screen. Choose from minimalist, glassmorphic, terminal-style, radial, chart-based, and more. The free METAR widget shows live aviation weather right from your home screen — no app needed. Each widget can follow the app's current location or be pinned to any city you choose. — AVIATION WEATHER — For pilots and weather enthusiasts: live METARs and TAFs for nearby stations, VFR/MVFR/IFR/LIFR flight category indicators, winds aloft, and 24 hours of historical METAR observations — all in one dedicated tab. Covers airports and aerodromes across Canada and the US. — ALWAYS READY — Background refresh keeps widget data and offline forecasts current even when the app is closed. Severe weather notifications deliver local alerts the moment conditions change. — MORE — • Apple Spotlight integration — search any city from your home screen • Share extension — open Cloudbase directly from Safari • Multi-location search with instant switching • Fully configurable units: metric, imperial, or mixed • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Dark mode throughout Cloudbase is built for anyone in Canada or the US who takes the weather seriously — whether you're planning a weekend hike, tracking a storm, or checking conditions before a flight.

Screenshots

QuakeScout4 screens
Cloudbase Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cloudbase Weather at Free against QuakeScout's $1.99. QuakeScout's advantage is iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Cloudbase Weather is free to download; QuakeScout costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuakeScout ships an update every 3 days, Cloudbase Weather every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
QuakeScout versus Cloudbase Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuakeScoutCloudbase Weather
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBite Size Bytes, Inc.David Longman

In-app purchases

None

QuakeScout

No in-app purchases

None

Cloudbase Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuakeScout free?
QuakeScout costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloudbase Weather free?
Cloudbase Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuakeScout or Cloudbase Weather have ads?
Neither QuakeScout nor Cloudbase Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuakeScout or Cloudbase Weather?
QuakeScout ships an update every 3 days, and Cloudbase Weather every 5 days. Most recently, QuakeScout was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cloudbase Weather on October 5, 2026.

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