Comparison

ForeShock vs Earthquake Pin

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
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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.

About

Earthquake Pin

This application provides early earthquake alerts and basic coordination during seismic events by analyzing smartphone sensor data. It offers features like automatic location SMS, a live seismic map, and disaster preparedness information to enhance user safety and awareness.

Highlights
  • Early earthquake detection and alerts
  • Automatic location SMS even without internet
  • Live seismic activity map
  • Earthquake simulation for time gain estimation
  • Disaster preparedness information
  • Live community during major earthquakes
  • 12 language support
Features
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What would you do if you could gain seconds when an earthquake started? Earthquake Pin is a disaster support application that aims to provide early awareness, rapid earthquake alerts, and basic coordination during seismic events. It doesn't predict; it analyzes real physical data from smartphone sensors, aiming to give users vital seconds in certain scenarios. WHAT IS EARTHQUAKE PIN? Earthquake Pin is a human-centered support platform that combines software knowledge with field experience, developed inspired by volunteer experiences gained in real disaster areas. The application: Does not predict earthquakes. Does not replace official alert systems. Plays a supportive role in increasing user safety. EARTHQUAKE EARLY DETECTION & INSTANT ALERTS Earthquake Pin aims to detect the waves that create the destructive effects of an earthquake in the early stages by analyzing vibration data from accelerometer sensors in smartphones. This allows you to: Receive a real-time earthquake alert before the strongest shaking reaches you. Gain time based on your precise location. Respond more consciously and quickly. Seconds can save lives. AUTOMATIC LOCATION SMS – EVEN WITHOUT INTERNET Internet connections may be interrupted during disasters. With Earthquake Pin: Send SMS messages containing your current location information to pre-selected emergency contacts via GSM infrastructure. SMS sending can be done automatically or manually depending on user settings and mobile network conditions. This allows your loved ones to more easily find out where you are. LIVE SEISMIC ACTIVITY MAP Within the application: Track seismic activity caused by earthquakes that occurred in the last 48 hours. Filter according to regional intensities. Visually displayed with understandable, color-coded maps. This feature aims to observe regional fault activity beyond simply stating "an earthquake occurred". EARTHQUAKE SIMULATION – HOW MANY SECONDS CAN I GAIN? “What happens if a major earthquake occurs in my area?” With the simulation feature: View estimated felt intensity. Calculate the time that can be gained when the early alert is activated. Experience scenarios for drill purposes. Preparation begins with knowledge. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION Earthquake Pin contains: Preparations to be made before an earthquake. Correct behaviors during an earthquake. Things to pay attention to after a seismic event. Emergency disaster kit recommendations. Up-to-date disaster information. Our aim is not only to inform but also to raise disaster awareness. LIVE COMMUNITY DURING MAJOR EARTHQUAKES After major earthquakes, users can: Share needs, help, and information in live chat areas. Community areas are for informational and peer support purposes only. Shared content does not constitute official verification and is supported by moderation principles. 12 LANGUAGE SUPPORT Earthquake Pin aims to be globally accessible with support for 12 different languages. WHY EARTHQUAKE PIN? Experience gained from real disaster areas. A combination of software and field knowledge. A design philosophy that prioritizes human life. An approach aimed at developing reflexes against disasters. Earthquake Pin is not a news application; it is designed as a supportive survival tool during disasters. IMPORTANT NOTE Earthquake Pin is not a prediction application. It offers early detection and earthquake alerts based on sensor data and algorithms. It does not replace official emergency alert systems; it is designed to support them. The application aims to increase user safety; it does not guarantee absolute protection or results under any circumstances. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ForeShock4 screens
Earthquake Pin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ForeShock at none against Earthquake Pin's 1. ForeShock also leads on ads (none vs shown). Earthquake Pin's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, rating 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. Earthquake Pin sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. ForeShock asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Earthquake Pin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ForeShock versus Earthquake Pin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForeShockEarthquake Pin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalvador Huesca OrtizEren Vardar

Customer experience

ForeShock

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

Earthquake Pin

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ForeShock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Earthquake Pin

Subscriptions1
  • Annual$6.991 Year

Questions

Is ForeShock free?
ForeShock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Earthquake Pin free?
Earthquake Pin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ForeShock or Earthquake Pin?
ForeShock and Earthquake Pin are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do ForeShock or Earthquake Pin have ads?
Earthquake Pin shows ads; ForeShock does not.

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