# Epicenter vs Earth++

The clearest difference is ads: Epicenter at none against Earth++'s shown. Epicenter also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Earth++'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and ratings volume (285 vs 39). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 and Earth++ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Epicenter against 4.4 for Earth++. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earth++ has 285 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Epicenter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Earth++'s.

Epicenter ships an update every 4 days, Earth++ every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epicenter | Earth++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325/reviews) | [4.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-plus-plus/id1137619502/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **285** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 102 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jess Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/417821730) | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Earth++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-plus-plus/id1137619502)

Monitor global weather, earthquakes, climate changes, and marine conditions. Access real-time data on storms and natural events. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks advanced tracking for tropical cyclones and ocean forecasts.

**Highlights:** Storm tracking, Earthquake monitoring, Climate change data, Marine conditions, Tropical cyclone tracking, Ocean forecasts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $0.99 | per month |
| Tropical Cyclone Coverage | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Conditions Forecasts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Global CIimate  Imagery | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epicenter free?

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

### Is Earth++ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Epicenter or Earth++?

Epicenter and Earth++ are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 39 and 285 ratings respectively.

### Do Epicenter or Earth++ have ads?

Earth++ shows ads; Epicenter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Epicenter or Earth++?

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