# Epicenter vs PWS Console

The clearest difference is rating: PWS Console at 5.0 against Epicenter's 4.4. PWS Console also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Epicenter's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 2). On price, ads, 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 PWS Console sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PWS Console 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Epicenter's written reviews are positive against 100% of PWS Console's.

Epicenter ships an update every 4 days, PWS Console every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epicenter | PWS Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epicenter-earthquake-map/id972755325/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pws-console/id6808379047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 2 |
| 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 | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 102 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jess Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/417821730) | [Chris Branson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808379049) |

## 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 |


### PWS Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pws-console/id6808379047)

This app consolidates weather information from various sources into a clear and intuitive interface. It offers current conditions, detailed forecasts, interactive radar, and the option to integrate personal weather station data for a comprehensive view.

**Highlights:** Current conditions and detailed forecasts, Interactive weather radar, Personal weather station integration, Visual trend presentations, Apple Watch support, Widgets and complications

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Contribution | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Contribution | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Contribution | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epicenter free?

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

### Is PWS Console free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Epicenter or PWS Console?

PWS Console is rated higher. Epicenter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while PWS Console averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Epicenter or PWS Console have ads?

Neither Epicenter nor PWS Console shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Epicenter or PWS Console?

Epicenter ships an update every 4 days, and PWS Console every 2 days. Most recently, Epicenter was updated on November 1, 2026 and PWS Console on October 31, 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.*