Comparison

Flood Check vs Global Earthquake Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Flood Check

Explore real-time environmental conditions on Oahu's windward side. View stream levels, rainfall, tide data, and weather forecasts through simple charts and maps. Understand how water conditions evolve over time.

Highlights
  • Real-time stream levels
  • Rainfall data
  • Tide conditions
  • Weather forecasts
  • Interactive charts
  • Map visualization
Features
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Flood Check is an exploratory app for viewing environmental conditions on the windward side of Oahu. The app brings together real time stream levels, rainfall data, tide conditions, and weather forecasts in simple charts and maps so users can explore how water conditions change over time. This app was developed as part of a research effort to make environmental data easier to access and understand.

About

Global Earthquake Tracker

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Global Earthquake Tracker gives you real-time access to earthquake data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Monitor seismic activity worldwide, track the regions you care about, and stay prepared with built-in safety tools. REAL-TIME EARTHQUAKE MAP & LIST View earthquakes on an interactive map or browse a detailed list. Every event includes magnitude, depth, location, time, tsunami warnings, PAGER alert levels, and felt reports all updated in real time. CUSTOM REGION TRACKING Create up to 10 personalized regions to monitor. Set your location manually, use GPS, or search by city name. Adjust the radius (50–1000 km) and minimum magnitude threshold to get exactly the alerts that matter to you. "I'M SAFE" SHARING After a significant earthquake, let your loved ones know you're okay with a single tap. Your safety message includes your location and timestamp, ready to share instantly. STATISTICS & ANALYSIS Explore seismic trends with interactive charts magnitude distribution, daily activity timelines, and depth analysis. View data for the last 7, 30, or 90 days. ADVANCED SEARCH Search the USGS earthquake catalog by date range, magnitude, depth, and sort order. Find the exact data you need from the world's most comprehensive seismic database. DAILY & WEEKLY SUMMARIES Get a quick overview of recent activity total earthquake count, significant events (M5.0+ and M6.0+), and the largest earthquakes near your tracked regions. EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS GUIDE Learn what to do before, during, and after an earthquake with actionable tips. Use the interactive emergency kit checklist to make sure you and your family are ready. DETAILED EARTHQUAKE VIEW Tap any earthquake for complete details with an epicenter map. Share earthquake information as a formatted image or text with friends and family. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Receive background alerts when earthquakes occur near your tracked regions. Never miss a significant event. MORE FEATURES Dark mode Multi-language support (English, Turkish, Japanese) Color-coded magnitude indicators Onboarding tutorial for new users Privacy-focused with optional location access All earthquake data is provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). This app is intended for informational and educational purposes.

Screenshots

Flood Check4 screens
Global Earthquake Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Global Earthquake Tracker at 13.0 against Flood Check's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Flood Check versus Global Earthquake Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlood CheckGlobal Earthquake Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUniversity of HawaiiBaris Erdem

In-app purchases

None

Flood Check

No in-app purchases

None

Global Earthquake Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flood Check free?
Flood Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Global Earthquake Tracker free?
Global Earthquake Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flood Check or Global Earthquake Tracker have ads?
Neither Flood Check nor Global Earthquake Tracker shows ads.

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