Comparison

ForeShock vs TerraQuake

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time earthquake alerts
  • Live seismic activity tracking
  • Personal observation notes
  • Export notes to PDF
  • Accurate global data
  • Clean and fast interface
Features
Read full description

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.

About

TerraQuake

Visualize real-time global seismic activity on an interactive 3D globe or a detailed 2D map. Filter earthquakes by magnitude and time, explore top events, and receive personalized notifications for significant tremors near you.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D globe visualization
  • Detailed 2D map view
  • Live, filterable earthquake data
  • Explore top quakes and events by region
  • Local earthquake notifications
  • Customizable settings and units
Features
Read full description

TerraQuake brings global seismic activity to life like never before. Designed for enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about our dynamic world, TerraQuake provides a beautiful, intuitive, and powerful platform for visualizing real-time earthquake data from across the globe. Watch as the planet's pulse unfolds before your eyes, with an elegant interface that is both a joy to use and a powerful analytical tool. Key Features: Stunning 3D Globe: Explore real-time earthquakes on a mesmerizing, interactive spinning globe. Pan, zoom, and tap on events to get a true sense of global seismic patterns. Detailed 2D Map: Switch to a familiar and fast 2D map for a detailed overview, complete with custom pins that scale with magnitude. Live, Filterable Data: The dashboard is your command center. Instantly filter the globe and map by Magnitude (e.g., M2.5+, M4.5+) and Time (e.g., Last Hour, Last 24 Hours) to see exactly what matters to you. In-Depth Exploration: Dive deeper into the data with the Explore tab. Discover the "Top 10" largest quakes worldwide or browse events grouped by Country and State, with a powerful filter to narrow your search. Personalized Experience: The "Local" filter shows you earthquakes happening near your current location, providing immediate context. Customize your default view, units, and more in the comprehensive Settings menu. Timely Notifications: Enable notifications to receive alerts for significant earthquakes as they happen around the world, based on a magnitude threshold that you control. TerraQuake is your essential companion. Download today and start exploring the pulse of our planet. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.anderssonconsultingllc.biz/products/terraquake/privacy-policy-terraquake

Screenshots

ForeShock4 screens
TerraQuake4 screens

Verdict

The call

ForeShock and TerraQuake are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ForeShock against 5.0 for TerraQuake. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ForeShock versus TerraQuake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForeShockTerraQuake
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalvador Huesca OrtizAndersson Consulting LLC

Customer experience

ForeShock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TerraQuake

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ForeShock

No in-app purchases

None

TerraQuake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ForeShock free?
ForeShock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TerraQuake free?
TerraQuake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ForeShock or TerraQuake?
ForeShock and TerraQuake are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ForeShock or TerraQuake have ads?
Neither ForeShock nor TerraQuake shows ads.

Other comparisons