Syria Watch

Syria Watch

by Metova, Inc.

18 ratings
7 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 21, 2020
  • January 6, 2025

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Receive real-time alerts about attacks on civilian targets in Syria. Understand the daily dangers faced by people there with detailed attack classifications and context. This project aims to inform those outside Syria about the ongoing conflict.

Real-time attack notifications
Civilian target classification
Attack context and details
Humanitarian assistance project
Advocacy for Syria's future
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What's New in Syria Watch

2.4

January 6, 2025

Fix Push Notifications for receiving Alerts.

User reviews

No news since Dec 2024

It’s a good app, but we need updates on the situation. There haven’t been any updates since December 2024, and a lot has changed since then. Also, don’t listen to any of these assadist disinfo trolls with their propaganda comments.

Israel propaganda

This site is garbage all of its claims are false and misleading and you can easily see that it comes from Israel

Powerful

To rate this app with stars seems inconsistent with its purpose. To even call it an ‘app’ feels strange and irrelevant. Every time I read a notification, “Assad forces … bombed … village … with heavy artillery” and “Russian forces bombard … village … with heavy artillery”, the initial almost undetectable thought that runs through my mind is that someone is waging war against a strong and vicious enemy. A powerful force that has to be decimated by brutal prolific bombing. But of course the next split second realization is that the “enemy“ are all mostly – overwhelmingly – unarmed innocent people! “Villages”!! So that in turn hammers home the overwhelming reminder of how heinous and horrible and cruel these attacks truly are. I sit here working from home and my phone is quietly flashing with banners. Over and over again. I don’t even have to open the messages. I just raise my phone and read, “Rural Hama … Rocket launches, target Al Sirmaniyah …” to viscerally feel the painful reminder. How would I “rate” that? The information provided is a storyboard for a horror film. But this story is actually happening right now! Why won’t it stop?! Why do these reminders KEEP COMING?!? If I must “review” this app, then I will testify to how powerful this constant flow of information is. I’m not in Syria and I don’t see these attacks myself. It was so easy just to forget and not think about. But not anymore.
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I was unable to find a way to communicate with the developers. I'm wondering why everything listed seems to be narrowly focused on the atrocities of Assad when there are SO many players and bombings everyday that would give a fuller picture of the horrors. By only reporting Assad's atrocities (which are many) it seems that a narrative is being painted rather than a full picture.
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Excellent and needed

Excellent application to keep an eye on what happening in Syria.
Recommend for the journalists, human rights defenders and the people who care abut humanity.

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FAQ

What kind of alerts does Syria Watch provide?

Syria Watch provides real-time notifications of attacks launched against civilian and internally displaced person (IDP) targets specifically within Syria. These alerts are classified by attack type and offer additional context.

Is Syria Watch free to use?

Yes, Syria Watch is completely free to download and use. The app does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, as indicated by its free pricing model and lack of in-app purchase or ad flags.

What is the age rating for Syria Watch?

Syria Watch has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the sensitive and potentially disturbing nature of the news and alerts it provides regarding conflict and attacks.

On which devices can I use Syria Watch?

Syria Watch is currently supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

How often is Syria Watch updated?

The latest version of Syria Watch is 2.4, which was last updated on January 6, 2025. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and improving the application regularly.

What is the user sentiment for Syria Watch?

Syria Watch has received a high user rating of 4.7 stars based on 18 ratings. This suggests a generally positive reception from its user base.

Who developed Syria Watch?

Syria Watch is a project of the Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF), a 501-C(3) organization. Development and support for the application were generously donated by Metova Software.