Volcanoes & Earthquakes

Name: Volcanoes & Earthquakes
Rating: 4.8 (320 reviews)
Author: Tom Pfeiffer

by Tom Pfeiffer

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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At a glance: Free to download
In-app purchases

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Weather
News

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Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

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13 store screenshots

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Free to download
In-app purchases

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.8 320 ratings · App Store

5/5Accurate & Timely
I use many aeronautical, weather apps as a commercial pilot and owner of a drone company. I can say this app is state of the art accurate and provides you information hours if not a day before the media! Highly recommend this app-pay it forward!

ChitownOne · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Latest update
Too bad. After this latest update and the crash was fixed, now you can't get any earthquakes higher than 3 for more than a day unless you pay. Used to be a great app but now worthless. Sorry.

Saddened by your downgrades · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Good but maybe needs every known fault zone east of the Rocky’s
I was looking for fault zones near the Appalachian mountains and never saw new Madrid fault lines as well as Appalachian fault lines I will still rate it 5 stars due to the great reviews of others

Fastlanewilly · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Excellent App
I love this app. I’ve been using it every day for the last 10 yrs. It’s straight forward, well laid out, and very informative.

F a nickname! · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Love the updates
I’ve been using this app for awhile perfect reporting.

MammaD2u · 31 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Privacy

Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Location — Coarse Location Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Location — Precise Location Developer declared
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Data Not Linked to You — Location Developer declared

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Versions

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1.1
Push notifications Alert for quakes near own location Bug fixes
1.2
Tectonic plates on map Lowered location permission level Quiet mode option Speed improvements and bug fixes
1.3
- custom (user-defined) favorite locations - alerts for quakes near favorite locations - optional upgrade to pro version - internal improvements
1.4
- reverse geocoding to show country / territory of quakes (shown as country flags) - minor bug fixes (e.g. hitting "return" to stop editing of custom location name, news caching time etc) - earthquakes from mag. 2.5 world-wide in free version - internal optimizations
1.4.1
- minor bug fix (distance in list now calculated correctly in km)
1.5
- earthquakes on map colored according hypocenter depth
1.5.1
- option to show / hide flags and distance in quake list - quake magnitudes / depth also shown from alternative data sources - bug fixes (push notifications now also work when app not running)
1.5.2
- improved notifications - minor bug fixes
1.5.3
- logarithmic distance sliders
1.5.4
- fast direct push alerts for up to 3 categories and 10 custom filters (pro version) - internal improvements - cleaned up UI
1.5.5
- minor bug fix (longitude/latitude mismatch when checking proximity alert)
1.6.0
- added Pleistocene volcano database - minor bug fix in quake list display
2.0.0
New in version 2.0: • Introducing the optional Pro subscription for enhanced features • Improved earthquake and volcano alert options • Better notification settings and controls • Interface refinements and usability improvements • Performance improvements and bug fixes Thank you for using Volcanoes & Earthquakes and for your feedback!
2.1.0
Version 2.1.0 – Major Update This is one of our biggest updates yet, bringing powerful new customization options, improved usability, and expanded global support. You can now tailor the app to your preferences with new display settings, including adjustable font sizes and customizable earthquake marker sizes. These options give you more control over how information is presented, making it easier to read and interpret data at a glance. We’ve also redesigned and refined the user interface across the app. The result is a cleaner, more modern look with improved consistency and smoother navigation. Language support has been significantly expanded with 11 new translations, making the app accessible to even more users around the world. In addition, the legend and information sections have been greatly enhanced. They now provide clearer explanations and more detailed insights to help you better understand earthquake and volcano data. As always, this update includes numerous bug fixes, performance optimizations, and stability improvements to ensure a faster and more reliable experience.
2.1.1
Improved UI and smoother experience Added new settings for map and list customization Various bug fixes
2.1.2
Minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
2.2.0
New feature: Report shaking and share your experience New: Additional customization options for the quake list Improvements and bug fixes
2.3.0
We’ve added a new tsunami alerts tab, tsunami notifications, and an earthquake archive. This update also includes many bug fixes and user interface improvements.
2.3.1
• New tsunami alerts and notifications • Explore earthquakes back to 1900 with the new archive • Added archive tab for easy browsing • Various improvements and bug fixes • Added Turkish translation
2.4.0
- Explore earthquakes with the new Statistics view - Stay informed with tsunami alerts & notification - Browse past events in the earthquake archive - Various improvements and bug fixes
2.5.0
Explore the Earth in more detail with newly added detailed plate boundaries on the map Smoother experience with various UI improvements and bug fixes
2.6.0
Detailed plate boundaries Explore tectonic plate boundaries with improved detail and clarity — including fault types and movement directions. Smoother experience Performance improvements and UI refinements make navigating the map faster and more responsive. Bug fixes & improvements Various fixes to ensure a more stable and reliable experience.
2.7.0
New News tab with native articles view Filter by language, category, and search Expand articles with inline reading & images Improved image viewer with fullscreen support New News filter panel Background improvements & bug fixes
2.7.1
Internal optimizations Bug fixes
2.7.2 · 27 Apr 2026
Minor bug fix when showing / hiding tsunami message

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Alternatives

Epicenter - Earthquake Map — Same category + similar ratings
LastQuake — Same category + similar ratings

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Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
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