# Epicenter vs Earthquake Globe

The clearest difference is rating: Earthquake Globe at 5.0 against Epicenter's 4.4. Earthquake Globe also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). Epicenter's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epicenter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Earthquake Globe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Earthquake Globe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epicenter has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Epicenter ships an update every 4 days, Earthquake Globe every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epicenter | Earthquake Globe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-globe/id6762194148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jess Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/417821730) | [SupafastTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880771750) |

## 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 Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthquake-globe/id6762194148)

Visualize global seismic activity on an interactive 3D globe. Receive real-time alerts for earthquakes based on magnitude and proximity, with detailed event information and geological context.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D globe with live seismic data, Real-time USGS earthquake information, Color-coded magnitude pins, Tectonic fault line overlay, Customizable push notifications, Region and time filtering, Detailed event information

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epicenter free?

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

### Is Earthquake Globe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Epicenter or Earthquake Globe?

Earthquake Globe is rated higher. Epicenter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Earthquake Globe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Epicenter or Earthquake Globe have ads?

Neither Epicenter nor Earthquake Globe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Epicenter or Earthquake Globe?

Epicenter ships an update every 4 days, and Earthquake Globe every 5 days. Most recently, Epicenter was updated on September 23, 2026 and Earthquake Globe on September 29, 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.*