# Syria Watch

> Real-time alerts for attacks on civilian targets in Syria. (iPhone/iPad app by Metova, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syria-watch/id1500814764 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Metova, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/731469481)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syria-watch/id1500814764/reviews.md

## What is Syria Watch?

Syria Watch provides users with real-time notifications of attacks launched against civilian/IDP targets in Syria. Classifying them by type of attack and providing greater context, this application seeks to help people outside Syria understand the level of near perpetual danger people in Syria currently experience daily.
Syria Watch is a project of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, a 501-C(3) organization based in Washington, D.C. SETF provides humanitarian assistance to several IDP hotspots in Syria, coordinates pending legal work against the Syrian regime, and advocates for a democratic, stable, and secular future Syria. Development and support for this application have been generously donated by Metova Software.

## Key features

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

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syria-watch/id1500814764/reviews.md

### 5/5 — No news since Dec 2024

*2025-03-26*

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.

### 1/5 — Israel propaganda

*2024-11-13*

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

### 5/5 — Powerful

*2021-07-05*

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.

### 3/5 — Partial picture

*2021-03-03*

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.

### 5/5 — Excellent and needed

*2020-10-01*

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.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2020-09-24*

This app is so well done and really helps to keep us informed on the constant atrocities happening in Syria.

### 5/5 — Great job

*2020-09-06*

It is a good idea to find an app that makes you aware of what is happening on the ground

## Frequently asked questions about Syria Watch

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2025-01-06

Fix Push Notifications for receiving Alerts.

### 2.3 — 2024-09-12

Updated UI
Refreshed UX
Localized Timezones to Syria Time only for clearer communication

### 2 — 2024-07-09

Security Updates
Added Feedback Capability
Added Conflict Zone Support

### 1.1 — 2020-10-21

Thank you for using Syria Watch and witness a fraction of the reality that the Syria citizens live day after day.

We have included new features so that you can observe and share more easily the day to day alerts:
* New simpler design with no tabs.
* Now you can see which alerts you haven't checked.
* New Donate button that redirects you to the Syrian Emergency Task Force website so you can make your contribution and join the cause.
* Now you can see the attacks count by month.
* New share link so that you can easily share the app.
* iPad App now available.

### 1.0 — 2020-07-21

No release notes.

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