Comparison

Global Earthquake Tracker vs QuickQuake

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

QuickQuake

Features
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QuickQuake provides real-time, customizable earthquake notifications across the world, enabling enhanced awareness and threat management. Set independent magnitude thresholds for worldwide, near-me, and emergency alerts. Emergency alerts for major nearby earthquakes can override Do Not Disturb and Focus, ensuring critical warnings reach you when it matters most. Every near-me alert includes estimated P-wave and S-wave arrival times, giving you a window to react before shaking arrives. A live map shows recent earthquakes and estimated shaking intensity at your location, with full detail on depth, distance, and time since occurrence. Alerts are corroborated across multiple official sources with references to each source used. Alerts are preliminary and should not be solely relied upon. Always get the most reliable information from official government sources and channels.

Screenshots

Global Earthquake Tracker4 screens
QuickQuake3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Global Earthquake Tracker at 13.0 against QuickQuake's 26.2. 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 · 4 level
Global Earthquake Tracker versus QuickQuake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobal Earthquake TrackerQuickQuake
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBaris ErdemJustin Lorenz

In-app purchases

None

Global Earthquake Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

QuickQuake

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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