Comparison

Phoenix vs QuickQuake

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

Head to head
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.

About

QuickQuake

Features
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QuickQuake provides real-time, customizable earthquake notifications across the world, enabling enhanced awareness and threat management. Set independent magnitude thresholds for worldwide, near-me, and emergency alerts. Emergency alerts for major nearby earthquakes can override Do Not Disturb and Focus, ensuring critical warnings reach you when it matters most. Every near-me alert includes estimated P-wave and S-wave arrival times, giving you a window to react before shaking arrives. A live map shows recent earthquakes and estimated shaking intensity at your location, with full detail on depth, distance, and time since occurrence. Alerts are corroborated across multiple official sources with references to each source used. Alerts are preliminary and should not be solely relied upon. Always get the most reliable information from official government sources and channels.

Screenshots

Phoenix4 screens
QuickQuake3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Phoenix at 15.1 against QuickQuake's 26.2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Phoenix versus QuickQuake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoenixQuickQuake
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYi-Yen HuangJustin Lorenz

In-app purchases

None

Phoenix

No in-app purchases

None

QuickQuake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phoenix free?
Phoenix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickQuake free?
QuickQuake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phoenix or QuickQuake have ads?
Neither Phoenix nor QuickQuake shows ads.

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