Phoenix vs QuickQuake
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.
QuickQuake
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Phoenix | QuickQuake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yi-Yen Huang | Justin Lorenz |
In-app purchases
Phoenix
No in-app purchases
QuickQuake
No in-app purchases








