Quake & Shake vs Tsunami Shield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Tsunami Shield
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Tsunami Shield – Your Tsunami Safety Companion Tsunami Shield helps you prepare for, respond to and stay informed during tsunami emergencies. Whether you're at home, travelling or monitoring loved ones overseas, Tsunami Shield gives you the information and tools you need when every second matters. Free to download with a 3-day free trial. After your trial, a monthly or annual subscription is required to continue accessing all features. All features are available in full during the trial and to active subscribers. OFFICIAL TSUNAMI ALERTS Receive official tsunami warnings and alerts for your monitored locations and current position when supported by local authorities. GLOBAL TSUNAMI MONITORING Track earthquakes and tsunami activity around the world with an interactive globe and real-time monitoring tools. PROTECT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Monitor your home, family members, holiday destinations and other important locations around the globe. EVACUATION GUIDANCE Access practical evacuation information and guidance during tsunami warnings, helping you understand what actions to take. Includes map and step by step guidance to safety. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Quickly access emergency phone numbers and essential assistance information for your current country or other supported locations. TRAVEL MODE Stay safe while travelling the globe and add countries you visit to be informed of any local alerts. DESTINATION SAFETY CHECKS Research historical tsunami activity and coastal risk before travelling to potential tsunami-prone destinations. QUICK SAFETY MESSAGING Send pre-filled "I'm Safe" or "I need Help" emergency messages to loved ones using your device's messaging apps (with your GPS co-ordinates included for ‘I need help’ messages). DESIGNED FOR PREPAREDNESS Tsunami Shield is built to help individuals, families and travellers stay informed and better prepared before, during and after tsunami emergencies. Key Features • Official tsunami alerts and warnings • Real-time global earthquake monitoring • Multi-location protection worldwide • Evacuation guidance and safety information • Emergency assistance tools • Travel Mode • Global Watch • Destination tsunami risk checks • Quick safety messaging for loved ones • Designed for travellers, families and coastal communities Important: Tsunami Shield provides informational and preparedness tools only and should not replace official emergency instructions, evacuation orders or local authority guidance. Tsunami Shield Terms & Conditions: https://tsunamishield.tech/terms Tsunami Shield Privacy Policy: https://tsunamishield.tech/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Quake & Shake at 4 against Tsunami Shield's 2. Tsunami Shield's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 | Quake & Shake | Tsunami Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Bateson | Smart Send Australia Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Quake & Shake
No in-app purchases
Tsunami Shield
No in-app purchases









