# LastQuake vs Epicenter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LastQuake at none against Epicenter's 2. LastQuake also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 39). Epicenter's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epicenter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LastQuake asks for nothing beyond the download.

LastQuake holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LastQuake has 2.1K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of LastQuake's written reviews are positive against 80% of Epicenter's.

LastQuake ships an update every 3 months, Epicenter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LastQuake | Epicenter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastquake/id890799748/reviews)** | [4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **89.9% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EMSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/890799751) | [Jess Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/417821730) |

## What reviewers say

### LastQuake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastquake/id890799748)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Epicenter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325)

Explore global earthquake activity from the past 30 days on an interactive globe. View detailed information, animate seismic events over time, and customize map displays. Includes companion apps for Apple Watch and a Today Widget for quick access to recent data.

**Highlights:** 30 days of global earthquake data, Interactive rotatable and zoomable globe, Earthquake details (magnitude, depth, source), Date scroller and animation, Customizable map terrain and fault lines, Apple Watch app for recent data, Today Widget for quick access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Epicenter+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Epicenter+ Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LastQuake free?

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

### Is Epicenter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LastQuake or Epicenter?

LastQuake is rated higher. LastQuake averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Epicenter averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.

### Do LastQuake or Epicenter have ads?

Neither LastQuake nor Epicenter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LastQuake or Epicenter?

LastQuake ships an update every 3 months, and Epicenter every 4 days. Most recently, LastQuake was updated on October 15, 2026 and Epicenter on October 6, 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.*