Comparison

EarthAlert vs Telurik

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

Head to head
About

EarthAlert

Features
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See where nearby earthquakes happened, how large they were and when they occurred. EarthAlert brings USGS reports, distance filters and epicenter maps into one clear view. FOCUS ON YOUR AREA Choose a distance of 50–1,000 km and a minimum magnitude from M1.0 to M9.5. View approximate distances in kilometers or miles. Location access is required for nearby results; when a current location is unavailable, nearby results and notifications pause. LOOK BACK AT RECENT ACTIVITY Switch between the past 24 hours and 7 days. Open an earthquake to see its location, depth, local time and epicenter map. Follow the link to the USGS report, or share your experience through USGS “Did You Feel It?” KNOW HOW CURRENT THE DATA IS See when the app last checked for reports and when the USGS feed was updated. A failed refresh or outdated feed is shown clearly instead of being presented as a current safety status. OPTIONAL NOTIFICATIONS Enable background updates for recent earthquakes matching your filters. Initial setup and changes to your notification filters do not replay earlier earthquakes. Updates use your last checked location, and pause after 24 hours without a new location. IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS EarthAlert is an information viewer, not an earthquake early-warning or prediction service. Background checks are scheduled by your device; notifications may be delayed or missed. They do not work after force-quitting the app or restarting your device until you reopen it. Internet access, location permission, notification permission and Background App Refresh are required for background notifications. Data comes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Reports may be revised and coverage varies by region. Magnitude does not describe the shaking intensity at your location. EarthAlert does not issue or determine tsunami warnings; relevant events link to NOAA's official tsunami information. Follow local authorities for emergency alerts and safety instructions. Free with advertising. The app interface is in English.

About

Telurik

Features
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Telurik helps you stay informed about seismic activity around the world. • Interactive map: see where earthquakes occur and explore recent activity. • Recents: browse events with magnitude, location, and key details. • Countries: discover where activity is concentrated and explore by region. • Statistics: charts and summaries to understand trends over the period you choose. • Filters: adjust the time range and other options to focus on what matters to you. • Automatic refresh so information stays up to date. Telurik is free to use. Data availability and timing may vary depending on connectivity and each event. For help or feedback, use the support link on the App Store listing.

Screenshots

EarthAlert4 screens
Telurik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Telurik at none against EarthAlert's shown. Telurik also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). EarthAlert's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EarthAlert ships an update fortnightly, Telurik daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
EarthAlert versus Telurik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthAlertTelurik
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro OnishiMARTIN ALBERTO FERNANDEZ OVALLE

In-app purchases

None

EarthAlert

No in-app purchases

None

Telurik

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EarthAlert free?
EarthAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Telurik free?
Telurik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EarthAlert or Telurik have ads?
EarthAlert shows ads; Telurik does not.
Which is updated more often, EarthAlert or Telurik?
EarthAlert ships an update fortnightly, and Telurik daily. Most recently, EarthAlert was updated on October 25, 2026 and Telurik on October 19, 2026.

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