Phoenix vs ForeShock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phoenix
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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.
ForeShock
Receive real-time earthquake alerts and track seismic activity globally. The app offers tools for noting observations and exporting them, ensuring you stay informed with accurate, up-to-date data.
- Real-time earthquake alerts
- Live seismic activity tracking
- Personal observation notes
- Export notes to PDF
- Accurate global data
- Clean and fast interface
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ForeShock delivers real-time earthquake tracking, instant alerts, and smart tools to help you stay informed and take action when it matters most. Live Earthquake Alerts – Get notified as soon as seismic activity occurs near you Note-Taking Made Easy – Save personal observations or event details directly in the app Export to PDF – Share or archive your notes with a tap Accurate, Global Data – Always up-to-date from reliable geological sources Clean, Fast Interface – Built for clarity, speed, and ease of use Whether you're monitoring seismic activity for safety, science, or peace of mind, ForeShock is your essential earthquake tracker—anytime, anywhere. Download ForeShock for FREE today and stay one step ahead.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Phoenix at 15.1 against ForeShock's 18.2. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Phoenix | ForeShock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yi-Yen Huang | Salvador Huesca Ortiz |
In-app purchases
Phoenix
No in-app purchases
ForeShock
No in-app purchases
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