# QuakeWatch — user reviews > 233 indexed App Store user reviews of QuakeWatch by LateNightProjects, rated 4.30/5 from 78 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakewatch/id314600768/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakewatch/id314600768.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 53 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 7 ## What do users think of QuakeWatch? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Excellent, comprehensive, and detailed information - 🗺️ Great maps and ways of sorting information - ⏱️ Updates information quickly - 📊 Provides lots of useful data and statistics - 🔍 Allows customization of parameters - 🌍 Covers earthquakes worldwide, not just one region **Cons** - 🔔 Lacks push notification functionality - 🔗 Some broken/outdated links - 🗺️ Limited map scrolling and zooming capabilities - 🕰️ Delayed or slow updates in some cases - 🤖 Concerns about the app being abandoned or not maintained **Commonly reported bugs** - Occasional crashes or app not loading properly - Inaccuracies in earthquake location and magnitude reporting - Issues with specific data feeds (e.g., USGS, GeoNet NZ) **Most requested features** - Add push notification alerts for earthquakes near user's location - Improve map functionality to allow better scrolling and zooming - Provide more historical earthquake data and analysis - Add support for more data sources beyond just USGS - Integrate with other earthquake/disaster preparedness resources ## Newest reviews (15 of 233) ### 4/5 — Nice app and easy to use *2024-08-14* Love the layout and functionality, but as one other reviewer pointed out, it could use the push notifications so that we can locate the most recent quakes on the app. ### 4/5 — Its A Good App *2024-01-21* QuakeWatch is a good app. It works as advertised. My only real problem is there seems to be no way to contact the developer. When I go to the link to contact the developer all I get is a 404 error. Does that mean there's going to be no future updates? ### 4/5 — Request for a widget *2023-12-11, version 3.8* I’m increasingly checking this app out; a few times a week at least. I’ve referred the app to friends and the one feedback is if there’s a widget with notable stats? Could this be done? ### 3/5 — Inaccuracies. *2020-08-08, version 3.8* In accurate information and names of towns and regions names omission in the world map. ### 3/5 — Link to Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre does Not Work *2020-07-14, version 3.8* I love this app but for the past few weeks the link to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre doesn’t work. I just get a white screen. Please fix. ### 4/5 — could use tweeks *2020-01-18, version 3.8* i’d like to be able to filter ‘depths’ of quakes like you can richter scale. that would allow a better view of the more dangerous shallow quakes of 20km or less, and where and when they occur. ### 3/5 — The app has stopped updating *2019-07-06* We're still getting sizable aftershocks post 7.1 earthquake in California, including a 5.5, and no mention of it in the app, despite refreshing it several times. ### 3/5 — Great, Unless You Live in Hawaii *2019-04-14* Easy to use, lots of data, but never shows the quakes that hit Hawaii. We had a 5.3 yesterday, that didn't show up on the app. No idea why; a couple of years ago Hawaii quakes showed up, but not now. ### 5/5 — Great app *2019-02-14, version 3.7* Simple, free, and works well. ### 5/5 — QuakeWatch *2019-01-04, version 3.7* I have had this app for a few years now and I’m very pleased with it. 1/2/2019 ### 5/5 — Best quake watch app *2018-12-15, version 3.7* This app is clear and easy to use. You can change the parameters easily. The developer responds quickly to comments or suggestions. The app is responsive. The results appear shortly after a quake has occurred. All in all, this a a great app. ### 5/5 — Best of the Lot! *2018-12-09* Because this app pulls from numerous sources and not JUST USGS-who have a reputation for under-reporting or even NOT reporting quakes which may affect their corporate sponsors-after trying NUMEROUS quake apps, I ALWAYS return to this one. My only problem has been notifications. But, now I have an app that ONLY gives push notifications, (not much detail), and I can just open THIS app for all my detail! Have also recommended to fellow Dutch-watchers. While I personally have only experienced a few quakes personally and live in a rather low risk zone; after the Aug ‘11 quake knocked my building off its foundation here in Pa; and I have friends & family in high-risk zones, I prefer to keep INFORMED & PREPARED! ### 4/5 — Goes hand in hand with Dutchsinse on You Tube *2018-09-09* This app is great, but I remember when I first downloaded this app, a few months back, I was able to zoom into an area, much closer than I can now.. what happened to the pixels? It’s not as clear anymore.. I liked it before when I could see exactly what the terrain looks like, where the quake hit. I would really appreciate if you could fix that issue! Thanks!! ### 5/5 — All the info I need *2018-08-27, version 3.7* This app does exactly what it says it will which is exactly what I need it to. Very up to date, easy to use and very inexpensive. I had a minor issue and the developer was incredibly quick to respond with a fix. ### 5/5 — Fabulous App *2018-08-15* This should be on everyone’s phone or tablet right beside their favorite weather app! I have been using this app for years, and it just keeps getting better. There is so much to learn from QuakeWatch. Real-time information always fascinates me. I highly recommend this excellent app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Tsunami Reports for Pacific & West Coast Non-functional *2026-01-31, version 3.8* Used the app for years and love it. No updates for a long time but it still worked for years. Now parts are breaking. Very disappointing. ### 1/5 — So Sad *2025-05-14* It seems this is now an orphaned app. No updates, no developer contact. The app still works but I'm not sure how reliable the information is. I will have to find another one. Please come back Developer! I have loved Quakewatch for many years! ### 1/5 — Did not report a quake near me *2022-05-31, version 3.8* Disappointed that it did not report an earthquake just 20 km near me which everyone felt. ### 1/5 — No notification settings !! *2021-06-04, version 3.8* I go to set up my notification settings for sound and such and it’s not in my notification settings at all !!! Very sad !! ### 1/5 — Slow *2019-01-02, version 3.7* Looking for a new Earthquake AP. This one is very slow in reporting/updating the information . ### 1/5 — Placing a location for Nearest doesn't work *2017-03-19, version 3.6* This doesn't function for a while, seems nobody's going to take care of it. ### 1/5 — App use to be good, but updates made it worse *2017-01-01, version 3.4* When I first got this app years ago, it worked really good. In time with app updates, the pin bubble details have been done away with. ### 1/5 — Closest, really!!! *2016-03-28, version 3.4* I love the app… But until it quits telling me that the closest earthquake is in eastern Turkey, when I'm actually in Texas, I'm a bit disappointed. ### 1/5 — Mr gus choungi *2015-11-26, version 3.4* Why won't you slow send for latest quakes,no good enough many like to know what is happening?cant tweet latest quake?will not post to Twitter? ### 1/5 — Awesome App, but... *2011-10-09, version 2.4.3* Great app, used it all the time UNTIL the latest update, which has now rendered this "the App that no longer opens". What a shame - now deleted. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great Quake App *2026-01-05* Excellent comprehensive and detailed info; great maps, ways of sorting info. Been using it for over 10 years! ### 5/5 — Quake watch *2024-07-26* I’ve had this app since it was first released. I’m very pleased with its ease of use and functionality. ### 5/5 — Very Helpful App *2024-02-10* The information is nearly instantaneous. Living in earthquake rich territory makes this app indespensable. When I feel shaking I open the app and within minutes have magnitude, location, depth, and distance from where I am. No frills, just solid science and up to the minute seismic information. ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-11-06* If you want to keep track of earth quakes around they globe, this is the app to have! ### 5/5 — QuackWatch = Excellent *2020-12-10, version 3.8* Have had this app forever... I love how you can always see exactly how far from your hometown any quakes are occurring... The color readings make it possible at a quick glance to know how strong the quakes are.. The map of the world or just the US showing the quakes within a range that you have requested, ranging from 1.0 and on up... Excellent! ### 5/5 — Closest/Nearest *2020-09-19* Good app., but Closest and Nearest mean the same thing. So why are they BOTH tabs along with Latest and Biggest. Which are vastly different unlike closest and nearest which like I said are the same thing, exactly. We don’t need both just Latest and Biggest and Closest OR Nearest. ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2020-01-01, version 3.8* Very useful. ### 5/5 — Great app *2019-10-23, version 3.7* Works well ### 5/5 — Works great every time! *2019-10-15* I’ve had this app for ages and it works great every time. I just felt an earthquake, opened the app & it shows where, when & how strong. Thanks for making this app! ### 5/5 — Super Great App *2019-07-12* This is such a great App. So simple to use & customize. Latest info is posted rather quickly. Lots of great features. Best 0.99¢ I’ve ever spent. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*