Comparison

EarthAlert vs Rumble

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 A failed refresh or outdated feed is shown clearly instead of being presented as a current safety status.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

Rumble

This app displays live earthquake data on a world map, updated every minute. It allows users to visualize seismic activity, see quakes near their location, and access detailed information about each event. Home screen widgets provide quick access to seismic updates.

Highlights
  • Live earthquake map
  • Real-time updates
  • Magnitude and depth visualization
  • Proximity to user location
  • Detailed event information
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Rumble is a beautiful, dark way to follow earthquakes as they happen -- anywhere on Earth. GET ALERTED Turn on notifications for quakes near you -- you choose how close and how strong. Or set a worldwide magnitude threshold and never miss a major one, wherever it strikes. Alerts are optional and fully under your control. SEE IT LIVE Every quake from the global USGS feed, updated continuously on a clean, fast map. Tap any quake for its magnitude, depth, and distance from you. KEEP AN EYE OUT Add a home-screen widget to keep the latest quakes in view without opening the app. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Rumble uses only your approximate location -- and only when you turn on nearby alerts. Powered by real-time data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Note: Rumble reports earthquakes after they're detected and published by seismic networks and is not an early-warning system.

Screenshots

EarthAlert4 screens
Rumble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rumble at none against EarthAlert's shown. Rumble also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). EarthAlert's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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, Rumble every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
EarthAlert versus Rumble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthAlertRumble
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro OnishiMillicent Systems LLC

In-app purchases

None

EarthAlert

No in-app purchases

None

Rumble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EarthAlert free?
EarthAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rumble free?
Rumble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EarthAlert or Rumble have ads?
EarthAlert shows ads; Rumble does not.
Which is updated more often, EarthAlert or Rumble?
EarthAlert ships an update fortnightly, and Rumble every 3 days. Most recently, EarthAlert was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rumble on October 31, 2026.

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