# Epicenter vs QuakeMate

Epicenter and QuakeMate both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of QuakeMate's written reviews are positive against 80% of Epicenter's. QuakeMate also leads on monetization model (freemium vs paid). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epicenter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QuakeMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuakeMate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Epicenter's written reviews are positive against 100% of QuakeMate's.

Epicenter ships an update every 4 days, QuakeMate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epicenter | QuakeMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325/reviews) | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakemate-earthquake-alert/id1673737311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 102 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jess Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/417821730) | [Sviatoslav Fil](https://appshunter.io/developer/889782477) |

## 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 |


### QuakeMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakemate-earthquake-alert/id1673737311)

Receive real-time earthquake alerts and track seismic activity globally. Access detailed reports, view epicenters on an interactive map, and customize notifications based on magnitude, time, and region. Stay informed about seismic events and potential volcanic activity.

**Highlights:** Real-time earthquake alerts, Global seismic activity tracking, Interactive map with epicenters, Filter by magnitude, time, and region, Detailed event reports, Tsunami warning notifications, Multiple data source options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epicenter free?

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

### Is QuakeMate free?

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

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

QuakeMate is rated higher. Epicenter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while QuakeMate averages 4.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do Epicenter or QuakeMate have ads?

Neither Epicenter nor QuakeMate shows ads.

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

Epicenter ships an update every 4 days, and QuakeMate every 2 days. Most recently, Epicenter was updated on November 6, 2026 and QuakeMate on November 3, 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.*