Comparison

Global Earthquake Tracker vs EarthquakeHelper

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

Head to head
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.

About

EarthquakeHelper

Receive real-time earthquake alerts tailored to your location. Access essential safety guides for before, during, and after seismic events. Includes emergency contact features and tsunami warnings.

Highlights
  • Real-time earthquake alerts
  • Location-based notifications
  • Safety guides (before, during, after)
  • Emergency 911 screen with location
  • Customizable alert radius and magnitude
  • Tsunami warnings
Features
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EarthquakeHelper keeps you informed and safe during seismic events. Get real-time earthquake alerts based on your location, access immediate safety guides, and know exactly what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. FEATURES: - Real-time earthquake alerts from USGS - Location-based notifications - What to do During and After guides - Emergency 911 screen with your location - Magnitude and radius alert customization - Tsunami warnings - No ads or payments needed

Screenshots

Global Earthquake Tracker4 screens
EarthquakeHelper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Global Earthquake Tracker at none against EarthquakeHelper's 3. Global Earthquake Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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. EarthquakeHelper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Global Earthquake Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Global Earthquake Tracker versus EarthquakeHelper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobal Earthquake TrackerEarthquakeHelper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaris ErdemLiju Robin George

In-app purchases

None

Global Earthquake Tracker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

EarthquakeHelper

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

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

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