Comparison

LastQuake vs EarthQuake+

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

Head to head
About

LastQuake

Receive real-time earthquake alerts and contribute to scientific research by sharing your experiences. This app provides critical safety information and allows you to notify loved ones during seismic events.

Highlights
  • Real-time earthquake information
  • Customizable notifications
  • Eyewitness comments, photos, and videos
  • SMS notification service
  • Post-earthquake safety tips
  • Interactive felt map
Features
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LastQuake is a free, mobile application dedicated to alerting populations and gathering testimonies in real-time when an earthquake occurs. Designed by seismologists, LastQuake is the official app of the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). Thanks to the participative action of its users, only a few minutes are needed for the EMSC to estimate earthquake effects and notify the population. [LastQuake is an ad-free app!] ** AN INNOVATIVE EARTHQUAKE DETECTION METHOD ** EMSC detects earthquakes using: ∘ Earthquake witnesses, who are the first to feel an earthquake, hence the first informed that an event is happening. ∘ Internet and mobile technologies, which allow rapid information collection of the effects observed by witnesses, who are asked to fill in a questionnaire and share photos and videos. Want to learn more about our detection system? Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNCaHFxhZ5E ** COMMITMENT TO POPULATIONS AFFECTED BY EARTHQUAKES ** Information and communication are cornerstones in preventing risky behaviors. EMSC contributes to the reduction of seismic risk by providing you with: ∘ real-time information ∘ post-earthquake safety tips ∘ SMS service that allows victims to notify their loved ones. ** YOUR INVOLVEMENT MATTERS ** LastQuake is a citizen science project. Your contribution helps refine our understanding of earthquake effects while fostering our support in disaster preparation and response. ** KEY FEATURES ** ∘ Real-time information and data ∘ Customizable notifications (destructive earthquakes, earthquakes near you) ∘ Access to comments, photos, and videos by eyewitnesses ∘ Information-sharing via social media ∘ SMS service to notify loved ones when in the area impacted by an earthquake ∘ Post-earthquake safety tips ** WHAT'S NEW ** ∘ Interactive felt map ∘ Customizable notification test ∘ Earthquake notification through voice synthesizer ∘ Copy-paste available for comments ∘ Minor bugs fixed ∘ New languages available: Croatian, Czech, Bosnian, Montenegrin, Hebrew ** WHAT IS EMSC? ** EMSC is an international non-profit scientific NGO founded in 1975. Based in France, EMSC federates data from the seismological observatories of 86 institutes from 57 countries. While operating a real-time earthquake information service, EMSC advocates for public participation in scientific research. Its core product, LastQuake, paves the way for innovative approaches to building more disaster-resilient communities, making EMSC among the pioneers of disaster apps dedicated to earthquakes and tsunamis.

About

EarthQuake+

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time earthquake alerts and detailed data. Access global information from multiple sources, filter notifications by location and magnitude, and view events on an interactive map. Includes tsunami bulletins and social sharing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Unlimited push notifications
  • Advanced notification filters
  • Interactive earthquake map
  • Multiple data sources
  • Tsunami bulletins
  • Social sharing
Features
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Best Earthquake app for iPhone,iPad & Apple Watch Get the latest worldwide data from several sources and receive push notifications alerts. • Unlimited Push Notifications • Notification filters by Continent, Country, State, City with Magnitude Main features: • Real-time Push Notifications with advanced filters such as continent, country, state, city, distance with Magnitude as soon as the earthquake available by the source. • Map with different sized and colored circles to represent event magnitude and age • Filter earthquakes by Continent, Country, State, City with magnitude • Multiple sources, including U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), GeoScience Australia, GNS Science (GeoNet), Instituto Geográfico Nacional, Servicio Sismológico Nacional, British Geological Survey, GFZ GEOFON, Natural Resources Canada, NOAA • Event timeline (today, yesterday, previous days) • Detail view for each earthquake, reachable from map and timeline views • Tsunami bulletins (NOAA data) • Social sharing, share event map and data to Facebook, Twitter, Email • Reverse geocoding names of locations, when unavailable, are calculated automatically from their geographical coordinates • Multiple languages ---------------------------------------- Terms Of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://appcorp.net/QuakeAppPrivacy

Screenshots

LastQuake4 screens
EarthQuake+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LastQuake at 90% against EarthQuake+'s 45%. LastQuake also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LastQuake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LastQuake holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of LastQuake's written reviews are positive against 45% of EarthQuake+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LastQuake versus EarthQuake+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLastQuakeEarthQuake+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better4.6 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews — better45.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K2.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMSCAvni Sagiroglu

Customer experience

LastQuake

All ratings2,149 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews346 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.5%

EarthQuake+

All ratings2,307 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative46.2%

User reviews

LastQuake

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Timely and accurate earthquake information
  • 📊 Useful maps and data visualization
  • 👍 Ability to report felt earthquakes
  • 🌍 Global coverage of seismic activity
  • 🔍 Detailed earthquake details (location, magnitude, depth)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
  • 🔄 Inconsistent notification reliability
  • 📱 Outdated or confusing user interface
  • 🔍 Missing or delayed earthquake data in some regions
  • 🤖 Lack of advanced customization options

EarthQuake+

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Informative
  • 🌎 Accurate earthquake data
  • 📅 Up-to-date timeline
  • 🤩 Excellent app
  • 🔍 Provides good information

Room to improve

  • 🔕 Notifications not working
  • 🕰️ Slow updates
  • 🔍 Lacks detailed information
  • 🧭 No map feature
  • 💰 Paid features locked behind subscription

Bugs and requests

LastQuake

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after major earthquake events
  • Notification settings not persisting
  • Overlapping UI elements on certain screens
  • Inaccurate earthquake location data in some cases
  • Delayed or missing earthquake updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved notification settings and customization
  • Enhanced map functionality (e.g. zoom, panning)
  • Integration with other earthquake/disaster preparedness apps
  • Expanded data reporting and citizen science features
  • Localized earthquake information and alerts

EarthQuake+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Continues to send alerts even after app is deleted
  • Restore purchase not working
  • App stops working at times
  • Inconsistent app performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Mercalli scale
  • Provide earthquake depth information
  • Add option to measure in miles
  • Improve filtering and customization options

In-app purchases

None

LastQuake

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

EarthQuake+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Version$2.99

Questions

Is LastQuake free?
LastQuake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EarthQuake+ free?
EarthQuake+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LastQuake or EarthQuake+?
LastQuake is rated higher. LastQuake averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while EarthQuake+ averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.
Do LastQuake or EarthQuake+ have ads?
EarthQuake+ shows ads; LastQuake does not.
Which is updated more often, LastQuake or EarthQuake+?
LastQuake ships an update every 3 months, and EarthQuake+ every 3 months. Most recently, LastQuake was updated on September 23, 2026 and EarthQuake+ on September 23, 2026.

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