LastQuake vs Earthquake Map & Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time earthquake information
- Customizable notifications
- Eyewitness comments, photos, and videos
- SMS notification service
- Post-earthquake safety tips
- Interactive felt map
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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.
Earthquake Map & Tracker
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Stay informed about earthquakes near you and around the world with Earth’s Pulse. Explore recent seismic activity on an interactive map, monitor the locations you care about, and create personalized alerts based on location, radius, magnitude, and priority. KEY FEATURES • Track earthquakes nearby and worldwide • Explore events on an interactive map • Filter activity by distance, magnitude, and time • Create custom alert rules for important locations • Choose the radius and minimum magnitude for each alert • View seismic statistics by day, week, month, or year • Compare event totals, magnitude, and depth • See detailed information for every earthquake • Review an event’s location, time, depth, distance, and overview • Follow trends and magnitude categories at a glance Whether you want to monitor your current location, your home, family, or places around the globe, Earth’s Pulse keeps essential seismic information clear and accessible. Download Earth’s Pulse and stay connected to the movement of our planet. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LastQuake at none against Earthquake Map & Tracker's 3. LastQuake also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Earthquake Map & Tracker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Earthquake Map & Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LastQuake asks for nothing beyond the download.
LastQuake ships an update every 3 months, Earthquake Map & Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LastQuake | Earthquake Map & Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EMSC | Letovaltsev Maxim |
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 Map & Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LastQuake
No in-app purchases
Earthquake Map & Tracker
- Pro version for 1 month$2.991 Month
- Pro version for 1 year$14.991 Year
- Lifetime version$24.99
Questions
Is LastQuake free?
Is Earthquake Map & Tracker free?
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