Comparison

Epicenter vs Earthquake Alerts Map Feed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Epicenter

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
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Epicenter — Global Earthquake Monitoring & Alerts Track global seismic activity with timely earthquake notifications, one of the most comprehensive earthquake catalogs available on a mobile device, and powerful tools for exploring earthquakes in space and time. Built on trusted public seismic reporting agencies, Epicenter helps you monitor, understand, and visualize earthquakes worldwide. MONITOR EARTHQUAKES THAT MATTER TO YOU Receive timely notifications for significant earthquakes worldwide and monitor the places and seismic regions that matter most to you. • Worldwide earthquake notifications • Location-based notifications • Watched locations important to you • Watched seismic regions • Notification history and earthquake summaries • Built on multiple trusted global and regional seismic reporting agencies EXPLORE EARTHQUAKES WORLDWIDE View one of the most detailed interactive earthquake maps available on a mobile device. • Worldwide catalog of 25,000+ recent earthquakes updated from multiple public seismic reporting agencies • Interactive 3D globe with pan and zoom • Explore earthquake distributions beneath the Earth's surface with interactive 3D Seismicity • Time Explorer with day-by-day or hour-by-hour playback • Earthquake List View with sorting, filtering, and search • Filter the List View for non-earthquake events like landslides, quarry blasts, explosions, and more • Fly directly to earthquakes and locations of interest UNDERSTAND GLOBAL SEISMICITY Understand earthquakes as part of a larger geological system. • Magnitude and depth visualization • Worldwide plate boundaries • Global fault datasets • Detailed earthquake data • Multiple terrain styles • Geological descriptions and annotations BUILT FOR APPLE DEVICES Designed to feel at home across the Apple ecosystem. • New - Home Screen Widgets • iPhone and iPad support • Light and Dark modes • Apple Watch companion • Mac compatibility via iPad support BUILT BY A SEISMOLOGIST • Designed for accuracy, transparency, and insight. PREMIUM FEATURES Epicenter+ expands Epicenter with advanced notifications, enhanced visualizations, and deeper exploration tools. Everything you enjoy in Epicenter remains free. No ads. Epicenter+ supports continued development of worldwide earthquake monitoring and analysis tools. Epicenter delivers timely notifications as earthquake solutions are published by trusted public seismic reporting agencies. Because Epicenter relies on published earthquake solutions rather than earthquake early warning infrastructure, it is not an earthquake early-warning system and should not be relied upon for emergency response or life-safety decisions. Epicenter+ Subscription Terms When you purchase an Epicenter+ subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple Account. Your subscription begins with a 30-day free trial. Unless canceled before the trial ends, your subscription will begin automatically and your Apple Account will be charged. Subscriptions are billed automatically at the beginning of each monthly or annual billing period and renew until canceled. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions on your device or through the App Store. To avoid being charged for the next billing period, auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If you cancel, your subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period. When your Epicenter+ subscription ends, the app automatically returns to its standard free mode. All billing and refunds are handled by Apple. Epicenter cannot process refunds directly. Refund requests must be submitted to Apple and are granted at Apple's discretion. Privacy Policy: https://seismology.rocks/epicenter Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Earthquake Alerts Map Feed

Receive real-time earthquake alerts, view interactive maps with detailed seismic data, and access vital safety information. Personalize notifications and utilize offline mode for preparedness.

Highlights
  • Instant earthquake notifications
  • Interactive earthquake map
  • Safety tips and resources
  • Personalized alert preferences
  • Offline mode for essential info
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Stay Alert, Stay Safe: Your Earthquake Notification & Tracking App Get real-time earthquake alerts, maps, and safety information directly to your phone. Live in an earthquake zone? Worried about being caught off guard? Our app empowers you to be prepared and protected with: Instant Earthquake Alerts: Receive immediate notifications when an earthquake strikes, including its magnitude, location, and estimated shaking intensity. Interactive Map: Visualize earthquakes worldwide with detailed information, including aftershocks and historical data. Safety Tips & Resources: Access crucial earthquake preparedness information, including drop, cover, and hold drills, emergency kit checklists, and evacuation routes. Personalization: Set your notification preferences based on your location and desired earthquake magnitude thresholds. Offline Mode: Access essential information and safety tips even when internet connectivity is limited. Multilingual support Download now and gain peace of mind knowing you're prepared for earthquakes. Stay informed, stay safe! About Premium Subscription Name: Weekly $3.99 with 3 Days Trial Subscription Name : Yearly $29.99 without trial Please note that terms and conditions, as well as our privacy policy, apply. Privacy Policy: https://esimapp.notion.site/esimapp/Privacy-Policy-969b4a4f62b940fd82c4f188da2ce867 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Epicenter4 screens
Earthquake Alerts Map Feed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Epicenter at 80% against Earthquake Alerts Map Feed's 0%. Epicenter also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Earthquake Alerts Map Feed's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Epicenter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Earthquake Alerts Map Feed sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Earthquake Alerts Map Feed holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 66 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Epicenter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Earthquake Alerts Map Feed's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epicenter ships an update every 4 days, Earthquake Alerts Map Feed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Epicenter versus Earthquake Alerts Map Feed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpicenterEarthquake Alerts Map Feed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (39 ratings)4.7 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3966 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJess TaylorGowalk Inc.

Customer experience

Epicenter

All ratings39 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

Earthquake Alerts Map Feed

All ratings66 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Epicenter

Subscriptions2
  • Epicenter+ Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Epicenter+ Annual1 Month trial$9.991 Year
5 purchases

Earthquake Alerts Map Feed

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium subscription$9.997 Days
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  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Epicenter free?
Epicenter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Earthquake Alerts Map Feed free?
Earthquake Alerts Map Feed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Epicenter or Earthquake Alerts Map Feed?
Earthquake Alerts Map Feed is rated higher. Epicenter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Earthquake Alerts Map Feed averages 4.7 from 66 ratings.
Do Epicenter or Earthquake Alerts Map Feed have ads?
Neither Epicenter nor Earthquake Alerts Map Feed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epicenter or Earthquake Alerts Map Feed?
Epicenter ships an update every 4 days, and Earthquake Alerts Map Feed every 2 months. Most recently, Epicenter was updated on October 16, 2026 and Earthquake Alerts Map Feed on October 18, 2026.

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