Comparison

EarthAlert vs Tsunami Shield

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 A failed refresh or outdated feed is shown clearly instead of being presented as a current safety status.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

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

Screenshots

EarthAlert4 screens
Tsunami Shield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tsunami Shield at none against EarthAlert's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 · 5 level
EarthAlert versus Tsunami Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthAlertTsunami Shield
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro OnishiSmart Send Australia Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

EarthAlert

No in-app purchases

None

Tsunami Shield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EarthAlert free?
EarthAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tsunami Shield free?
Tsunami Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EarthAlert or Tsunami Shield have ads?
EarthAlert shows ads; Tsunami Shield does not.

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