# Epicenter vs EarthQuake+

The clearest difference is ads: Epicenter at none against EarthQuake+'s shown. Epicenter also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). EarthQuake+'s advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 39) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). 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 EarthQuake+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EarthQuake+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EarthQuake+ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Epicenter's written reviews are positive against 45% of EarthQuake+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Epicenter | EarthQuake+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-plus/id1504339927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 45.2% 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 | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jess Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/417821730) | [Avni Sagiroglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248651468) |

## 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 |


### EarthQuake+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-plus/id1504339927)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epicenter free?

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

### Is EarthQuake+ free?

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

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

EarthQuake+ is rated higher. Epicenter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while EarthQuake+ averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Epicenter or EarthQuake+ have ads?

EarthQuake+ shows ads; Epicenter does not.

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

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