# Epicenter vs StationDeck

The clearest difference is rating: StationDeck at 5.0 against Epicenter's 4.4. StationDeck also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Epicenter's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. StationDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

StationDeck 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epicenter | StationDeck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/stationdeck/id6808820623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jess Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/417821730) | [Timmy Faneuf](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808820625) |

## 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 |


### StationDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stationdeck/id6808820623)

This app transforms personal weather stations into a comprehensive weather monitoring tool. It offers customizable dashboards, advanced data analysis, and detailed forecasts, even before you own a station.

**Highlights:** Customizable weather dashboard, Corrected 'feels like' temperature, Historical weather trends, Wind direction and rose visualization, Animated radar and NWS forecasts, Weather model comparison, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epicenter free?

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

### Is StationDeck free?

StationDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

### Do Epicenter or StationDeck have ads?

Neither Epicenter nor StationDeck shows ads.

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

Epicenter ships an update every 4 days, and StationDeck every 4 days. Most recently, Epicenter was updated on October 24, 2026 and StationDeck on October 24, 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.*