Comparison

iQuake vs NepaliDate

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

Head to head
About

iQuake

Features
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iQuake: Earthquake Tracker Track earthquakes worldwide in real time with live seismic data, interactive maps, and detailed analytics. Powered by the dro1d labs API, aggregating USGS, TMD, JMA and BMKG for fast, accurate global and regional coverage. EARTHQUAKE TRACKING • Live global earthquake feed, updated within minutes of detection • Each quake shown in both UTC and its own local time • Interactive maps: drawn tectonic or live satellite • Detailed earthquake reports and one-tap sharing VISUALISE & ANALYSE [Premium] • Painted 3D globe with X-ray depth and tectonic plates • Tectonic plate and active fault overlays • Tsunami risk-zone and shallow-depth filtering • Depth cross-sections and fault analysis • Historical trends, activity insights and anomaly detection • Heatmaps and magnitude charts • Export earthquake data to CSV and PDF INSTANT ALERTS [Premium] • Real-time push the moment a significant quake is detected - no waiting • Custom alerts by magnitude and distance from you • Significant-quake alerts for the regions you choose • Home screen widgets with fast background refresh Alerts arrive within about a minute of a quake being published by an official agency. Large quakes are reviewed for magnitude and location before release, which can add a few minutes after the event time - iQuake always delivers the instant the data is live. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No ads • No account required • Your location stays on your device; instant nearby push, if you turn it on, shares only a rough ~25 km area DATA SOURCES • Powered by the dro1d labs API - one fast, unified feed • USGS - global earthquake coverage • TMD - Thailand • JMA - Japan • BMKG - Indonesia iQuake is free to use, with a Premium upgrade that unlocks 3D, analytics, export and widgets. Try Premium free, then choose an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime unlock. Built for seismic awareness, preparedness and research. Web: https://dro1d.org Privacy Policy: https://dro1d.org/iquake.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NepaliDate

Features
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Nepali Date — right on your iPhone Nepali Date lets you see today’s Nepali (Bikram Sambat) date instantly on your iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen. No need to open a large app or scroll through a full calendar — just one glance is enough. Designed for simplicity and daily use, this app gives you a clean, lightweight widget experience built especially for Nepali users.It also includes a simple and reliable date converter, allowing you to easily convert between Nepali (BS) and English (AD) dates anytime you need. Key Features: • Home Screen Widgets View today’s Nepali date directly on your Home Screen. • Lock Screen Support Check the Nepali date without unlocking your phone. • BS ↔ AD Date Converter Quickly convert Nepali (Bikram Sambat) dates to English (Anno Domini) and vice versa. Accurate, simple, and easy to use. • Multiple Widget Sizes Choose from small, medium, or large widgets to match your layout. • Accurate Nepali Calendar Dates are updated daily and stay reliable. • Lightweight & Fast No heavy app, no full calendar, no unnecessary features. • Clean & Minimal Design Simple interface with no clutter or distractions. • Free to Use No account required. No subscriptions. No hidden costs. • Privacy-First No data collection. Everything stays on your device. Built for Nepali users Perfect for everyday use — whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go. Quickly check the Nepali date anytime without interrupting your flow. Easy to use Add the widget once, and you’re done. If you already use iPhone widgets, you’ll feel at home immediately. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iQuake4 screens
NepaliDate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NepaliDate at none against iQuake's 2. NepaliDate also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. iQuake sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. NepaliDate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iQuake ships an update every 9 days, NepaliDate every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
iQuake versus NepaliDate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriQuakeNepaliDate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDRO1D LABS LIMITEDBibek Bhujel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iQuake

Subscriptions1
  • iQuake Annual Premium Access14 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • iQuake Lifetime Premium Access$34.99
None

NepaliDate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iQuake free?
iQuake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NepaliDate free?
NepaliDate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iQuake or NepaliDate have ads?
Neither iQuake nor NepaliDate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iQuake or NepaliDate?
iQuake ships an update every 9 days, and NepaliDate every 3 days. Most recently, iQuake was updated on October 28, 2026 and NepaliDate on October 28, 2026.

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