ForeShock vs Quake & Shake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Quake & Shake
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Quake & Shake gives you a real‑time window into earthquakes in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, powered by live data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Stay informed across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and visionOS with a clean, focused interface designed for quick checks and deeper exploration. Key features * Live USGS data See earthquakes as they are published by USGS feeds, including magnitude, location, depth, and time, updated throughout the day. * Bay Area first Focus on what is happening in and around the Bay Area, with views that surface nearby and recent quakes at a glance. * Interactive maps Explore recent quakes on an easy‑to‑read map, tap into detailed event information, and understand where and when shaking occurred. * Optimized for every device Use Quake & Shake on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and visionOS with layouts that adapt to each screen and input style, so the experience feels natural everywhere. * Completely free, No subscriptions, no in‑app purchases, and no account sign‑up — just straightforward access to earthquake information when you want it. Made for Bay Area life * Quickly check “Was that a quake?” moments by scanning recent events near you. * Keep an eye on regional seismic patterns if you live, work, or commute in and around the Bay. Quake & Shake turns trusted USGS earthquake data into a simple, readable view of the ground beneath you, so you can stay aware without getting lost in complex tools.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Quake & Shake at 4 against ForeShock's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ForeShock | Quake & Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salvador Huesca Ortiz | Martin Bateson |
In-app purchases
ForeShock
No in-app purchases
Quake & Shake
No in-app purchases









