# iShindo vs Taiwan EEW

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Taiwan EEW at 97% against iShindo's 53%. Taiwan EEW also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). iShindo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Taiwan EEW sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iShindo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Taiwan EEW holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taiwan EEW has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of iShindo's written reviews are positive against 97% of Taiwan EEW's.

iShindo ships an update every 7 months, Taiwan EEW monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iShindo | Taiwan EEW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishindo-seismic-intensity/id720738431/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiwan-eew-earthquake-warning/id6450436314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **96.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hakusan Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/386745652) | [Tzu-Yu Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864854747) |

## What reviewers say

### iShindo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishindo-seismic-intensity/id720738431)

This app measures earthquake seismic intensity using your iPhone or iPad. It offers multiple measurement scales and automatically records events, allowing for photo capture. Data can be synced across up to 10 devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Seismic intensity measurement (JMA, MMI, SI), Automatic earthquake event recording, Photo capture during events, iCloud sync across devices, JMA Seismic Intensity Scale (0-7), Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (I-XII)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Taiwan EEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiwan-eew-earthquake-warning/id6450436314)

Receive real-time earthquake alerts with customizable intensity thresholds and distinct alarm sounds. This app provides crucial seconds to prepare for seismic events, acting as a partner to official weather agencies. While in beta, it aims to offer timely and accurate earthquake data.

**Highlights:** Real-time strong earthquake alerts, Countdown and estimated local intensity, Push notifications with alarm sounds, Customizable alert threshold, Critical notifications for moderate/large earthquakes, Official partner of Central Weather Association

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 每月定期定額贊助 | $1.99 | per month |
| 每月定期定額贊助 | $3.99 | per month |
| 一次性贊助 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 一次性贊助 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 一次性贊助 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 一次性贊助 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 一次性贊助 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Timely and accurate alerts
- 👂 Distinct alert sounds
- 💡 Customizable alert intensity
- 📱 User-friendly interface
- 🌍 Expanded region selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification bugs
- 📍 Location accuracy issues
- 🔕 No notifications received
- 📉 Accuracy decreased after update
- ⚠️ False alarms

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not received
- Location not updating to current position
- App shows false alarms (notifications when no earthquake)
- Historical data is no longer visible after updates
- Persistent notification count badge

**Requested features**

- Restore historical data view
- Link with location services
- Add more regions/cities (e.g., Pingtung, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Yunlin)
- Option to choose notification intensity
- Automatic location detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iShindo free?

iShindo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Taiwan EEW free?

Taiwan EEW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iShindo or Taiwan EEW?

Taiwan EEW is rated higher. iShindo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Taiwan EEW averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do iShindo or Taiwan EEW have ads?

Neither iShindo nor Taiwan EEW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iShindo or Taiwan EEW?

iShindo ships an update every 7 months, and Taiwan EEW monthly. Most recently, iShindo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Taiwan EEW on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*