Comparison

QuakeAlert vs Rumble

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

Head to head
About

QuakeAlert

Features
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Earthquake just now? QuakeAlert monitors earthquakes worldwide in real time and alerts you when it matters: push notifications for quakes in your country, an interactive 3D globe, satellite map and news with official sources. LIVE 3D GLOBE Every earthquake from the last hours on an interactive 3D globe — magnitude, depth and location, with tectonic plates and a live pulse. ALERTS FOR YOUR COUNTRY Get notified when an earthquake strikes your country. You choose the minimum magnitude (M3+, M4.5+ or M6+). Major quakes worldwide reach everyone. SATELLITE MAP Explore every event on satellite imagery with tectonic plate boundaries, period and magnitude filters, and search by region. NEWS WITH SOURCES Reports on the most significant earthquakes, built on USGS data and verified sources — official agencies and international press, always with links. Articles are automatically generated and rigorously validated; they never replace guidance from authorities. TSUNAMI WARNINGS Official NOAA warnings for your country's coast. You can switch them off anytime. INSIDE THE EARTH Explore a 3D cutaway of the planet and see where earthquakes are born. SAFETY GUIDE What to do before, during and after an earthquake, and how to recognize tsunami warning signs. TECHNICAL DETAIL Full history with PAGER, intensity maps (ShakeMap), felt reports, aftershock risk and a tectonic summary in your language. OFFICIAL DATA USGS (United States Geological Survey), EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre) and Brazil's seismographic network (USP/RSBR). IMPORTANT QuakeAlert notifies you about earthquakes ALREADY DETECTED by official seismic networks. It is not an early-warning system and does not predict earthquakes. In an emergency, always follow local civil defence. Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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

QuakeAlert4 screens
Rumble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rumble at none against QuakeAlert's shown. QuakeAlert's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuakeAlert ships an update every 2 days, Rumble every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QuakeAlert versus Rumble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuakeAlertRumble
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB43 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMESTRE DIGITAL INFORMATICA LTDAMillicent Systems LLC

In-app purchases

None

QuakeAlert

No in-app purchases

None

Rumble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuakeAlert free?
QuakeAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rumble free?
Rumble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuakeAlert or Rumble have ads?
QuakeAlert shows ads; Rumble does not.
Which is updated more often, QuakeAlert or Rumble?
QuakeAlert ships an update every 2 days, and Rumble every 3 days. Most recently, QuakeAlert was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rumble on October 24, 2026.

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