Comparison

QuakeSense Earthquake Map vs WeatherCast Pro

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

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About

QuakeSense Earthquake Map

Features
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QuakeSense helps you explore recently reported earthquakes on an interactive map and monitor the places that matter to you using USGS data. SEE RECENT EARTHQUAKES • View USGS-reported earthquakes on a worldwide map • Switch between nearby and worldwide activity • Filter by magnitude and by the past hour, 24 hours, or 7 days • Use color- and size-coded map markers to scan activity quickly UNDERSTAND EACH EVENT • Check magnitude, location, time, depth, and distance from your location • Inspect the epicenter on the map • Open the official USGS event page or Maps • Share an earthquake report with others MONITOR SAVED PLACES • Add places such as home, work, or travel destinations • Choose a minimum magnitude and distance radius for each place • Check recent matches against the latest 24-hour USGS feed • Receive local notifications for newly matched events when QuakeSense refreshes earthquake data and notification permission is enabled PRIVACY AND DATA Location access is optional and used to calculate distance and evaluate proximity rules. Saved place rules are stored on your device. No account is required, and the app does not include ads. DATA SOURCE AND SAFETY Earthquake information is provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Report availability and place names depend on the public USGS feed. QuakeSense monitors reported earthquakes. It does not predict earthquakes and is not an emergency alert service. Always follow official local authorities for safety guidance.

About

WeatherCast Pro

Features
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WeatherCast Pro gives you a clean, visual way to check the weather around you and the places you care about. View live radar, follow changing conditions, check local forecasts, monitor weather alerts, and save important places from a modern map-based weather experience. WeatherCast Pro is built for people who want weather information that feels fast, visual, and easy to understand. Features include: • Live radar with smooth animated weather motion • Current weather for your selected location • Hourly forecast and multi-day outlook • Weather alerts from supported official sources • Saved places for quick weather checks • Location-based weather lookup • Map controls and radar display options • Cloud sync for saved settings and locations when signed in • Premium subscription option to remove ads and unlock premium weather features WeatherCast Pro is designed around a radar-first experience. Open the app, view the map, move to the area you care about, and quickly see what is happening nearby. The radar interface is built to feel smooth and natural, helping you follow rain and storm movement more easily. You can also check forecast details, view alerts in your area, and save locations such as home, work, family locations, travel spots, or event locations. Premium Subscription: WeatherCast Pro offers optional monthly and yearly premium subscriptions. Premium removes ads and unlocks premium weather features. Pricing and availability may vary by country or region and will be shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. WeatherCast Pro is not intended for emergency-only use. During severe weather, always follow official alerts, local authorities, and emergency services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://weathercastpro.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

QuakeSense Earthquake Map4 screens
WeatherCast Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WeatherCast Pro at Free against QuakeSense Earthquake Map's $2.99. WeatherCast Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). QuakeSense Earthquake Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

WeatherCast Pro is free to download; QuakeSense Earthquake Map costs $2.99 up front. WeatherCast Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. QuakeSense Earthquake Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuakeSense Earthquake Map ships an update every 6 weeks, WeatherCast Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
QuakeSense Earthquake Map versus WeatherCast Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuakeSense Earthquake MapWeatherCast Pro
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer振训 池William Hillman

In-app purchases

None

QuakeSense Earthquake Map

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WeatherCast Pro

Subscriptions1
  • WeatherCast Pro Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is QuakeSense Earthquake Map free?
QuakeSense Earthquake Map costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WeatherCast Pro free?
WeatherCast Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuakeSense Earthquake Map or WeatherCast Pro have ads?
Neither QuakeSense Earthquake Map nor WeatherCast Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuakeSense Earthquake Map or WeatherCast Pro?
QuakeSense Earthquake Map ships an update every 6 weeks, and WeatherCast Pro every 3 days. Most recently, QuakeSense Earthquake Map was updated on October 31, 2026 and WeatherCast Pro on October 24, 2026.

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