Comparison

Earthquake HQ vs QuickQuake

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

Head to head
About

Earthquake HQ

Features
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Earthquake HQ helps you track seismic activity around the world, monitor places that matter to you, and stay prepared with clear earthquake safety tools — on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Follow recent earthquakes on an interactive 3D globe and satellite map, filter events by date, magnitude, depth, or distance, and quickly understand what each event means for your location. Whether you want a simple live earthquake feed, detailed event history, personal saved events, Apple Watch access, or emergency guidance, Earthquake HQ keeps everything organized in one clean and easy-to-use app. Key Features · Smart Earthquake Alerts Receive critical and nearby earthquake notifications based on magnitude, distance, your current location, and saved places. Customize alert thresholds and monitoring radius to receive the updates most relevant to you. · Live Earthquake Map View recent seismic events on a beautiful interactive map with magnitude markers, impact radius, nearby activity, and quick filters. · 3D Globe View Explore global earthquake activity across regions with a clear visual overview of recent events. · Apple Watch Support Check recent earthquakes, important alerts, nearby events, and quick earthquake information directly from your wrist. · Widgets for iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch Stay updated without opening the app. Earthquake HQ supports a full set of widgets for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, including Lock Screen, Home Screen, StandBy, Smart Stack, and watch complications. · Event Details Open any earthquake to see magnitude, depth, location, distance, local relevance, and useful context. · Risk Assessment Quickly review estimated aftershock probability, tsunami risk, damage level, local intensity, and nearby activity. · History & Charts Analyze seismic patterns over time with frequency, magnitude, and depth charts for selected areas. · Personal Diary Save earthquakes, mark favorites, track notifications, and keep a personal history of events. · Multi-Location Monitoring Add custom locations such as home, work, family, friends, or travel destinations, then monitor earthquakes based on distance and magnitude. · SOS Mode Access an earthquake action plan, emergency contacts, beacon tools, and status sharing options when you need them most. · Nearby Filters Focus on earthquakes that are relevant to your current location or saved places. · 16 Languages Supported Use Earthquake HQ in 16 languages, making earthquake tracking, safety tools, widgets, and Apple Watch features easier to access for users around the world. Built for the Apple Ecosystem From large iPad layouts to quick wrist-based updates, the app gives you multiple ways to stay aware of seismic activity wherever you are. Designed for Clarity Earthquake HQ is built to make complex seismic data easier to read. Large magnitude markers, clean cards, simple filters, Apple Watch views, and visual charts help you understand what is happening without digging through cluttered data screens. Useful For People living in earthquake-prone areas, frequent travelers, families with relatives abroad, researchers, students, geology enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a clearer way to monitor global seismic activity. Important Notice Earthquake HQ provides earthquake information, estimates, and safety tools for awareness and preparedness. It should not replace official emergency alerts, local authorities, government warnings, or professional safety guidance. In an emergency, always follow official instructions and contact local emergency services. Subscription Earthquake HQ is free to download and use. Some advanced features, extended tools, and additional customization options may require an active subscription. Privacy Policy: https://earthquaker-push.okroshkalab.workers.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Earthquake HQ4 screens
QuickQuake3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickQuake at none against Earthquake HQ's 2. Earthquake HQ's advantage is iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.2). 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. Earthquake HQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. QuickQuake asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Earthquake HQ versus QuickQuake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthquake HQQuickQuake
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOkroshka LabJustin Lorenz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Earthquake HQ

Subscriptions2
  • Earthquake HQ PRO7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Earthquake HQ PRO7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

QuickQuake

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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