On April 3rd, it was reported that the earthquake early warning app, known as "Earthquake Early Warning" from the Chengdu High-tech Disaster Reduction Research Institute, has begun charging users 10 CNY per year for subscription.
Some netizens questioned whether charging for earthquake early warning, which is considered a public service, is reasonable.
In response, staff from the Chengdu High-tech Disaster Reduction Research Institute stated that currently, the app's Android version is still free, and only the iOS version charges a fee.
According to the fee information displayed on the app, joining the membership allows users to enjoy priority alerts and countdown alarms. The membership fee paid will be used to support the research, development, and services related to earthquake early warning, multi-disaster early warning, and earthquake prediction.
However, opinions among netizens vary regarding this charging measure. Some believe that charging can improve the quality and stability of the app, providing users with more reliable earthquake warning services. Others argue that earthquake warning is a crucial service related to life safety and should be provided to users for free. Additionally, some netizens point out the discrepancy between Android being free and iOS being charged, questioning if it's because Apple users are wealthier. What are your thoughts on this?
