Comparison

震報Lite vs Phoenix

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

Head to head

About

震報Lite

Features

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[ 使用前請務必開啟GPS定位 ] 最近地震介面：顯示最近的一筆資料中有的地震報告，可點擊地圖介面看實際各觀測站的震度資訊。近期地震清單：列出近期資料中的地震報告清單，點擊地圖或是連結到中央氣象署官網看地震的詳細資訊。免責聲明：本App所使用的資料皆取自政府資料開放平台公布之公開資料，用以供民間開發介接程式，相關詳細資訊請參見下述連結：https://data.gov.tw/

About

Phoenix

Features

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Stay Informed and Prepared Receive real-time earthquake alerts and tsunami warnings for Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia. This app keeps you updated on seismic activity in your area, ensuring you never miss an important alert. Trusted Data Sources: Our information is sourced from leading institutions including JMA, CWB, BMKG, and USGS. Key Features: Near Real-Time Alerts: Get notifications as soon as events occur. Detailed Event Information: View magnitude, location, depth, and more. User-Friendly Map View: Easily monitor recent activity with an intuitive map. Disclaimer: Notifications are sent for earthquakes with magnitudes above 4-5. Please note that early warnings may not always perfectly reflect the actual event. For the most accurate information, consult your local weather institution.

Screenshots

震報Lite4 screens

Phoenix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Phoenix at 3 against 震報Lite's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

震報Lite ships an update every 2 months, Phoenix every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

震報Lite versus Phoenix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	震報Lite	Phoenix
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.0	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	37 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Chun-Hung Chen	Yi-Yen Huang

In-app purchases

None

震報Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Phoenix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 震報Lite free?

震報Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Phoenix free?

Phoenix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do 震報Lite or Phoenix have ads?

Neither 震報Lite nor Phoenix shows ads.

Which is updated more often, 震報Lite or Phoenix?

震報Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Phoenix every 3 months. Most recently, 震報Lite was updated on October 10, 2026 and Phoenix on October 25, 2026.