# Volcanoes & Earthquakes — user reviews > 76 indexed App Store user reviews of Volcanoes & Earthquakes by Tom Pfeiffer, rated 4.80/5 from 385 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volcanoes-and-earthquakes/id1449389566/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volcanoes-and-earthquakes/id1449389566.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 341 · 4★ 26 · 3★ 12 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 5 ## What do users think of Volcanoes & Earthquakes? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Fast reporting of earthquakes - 👍 Informative and accurate data - 👍 Great for tracking volcanic activity - 👍 Good for commercial pilots and drone companies - 👍 Useful for verifying felt earthquakes - 👍 Detailed earthquake information - 👍 Two-in-one earthquake and volcano alerts - 👍 Fast alerts compared to news agencies - 👍 Comprehensive data on earthquakes and volcanoes - 👍 Good overview of seismic and volcanic activity - 👍 State-of-the-art accuracy - 👍 Provides information ahead of media - 👍 Precise information - 👍 Well-laid out and straightforward - 👍 Improved since recent updates - 👍 Perfect reporting - 👍 Nice app, improved with update - 👍 Excellent app, used for 10 years - 👍 App is now even better after update - 👍 Actively being improved - 👍 Great for monitoring activity - 👍 Functional and fast interface - 👍 Simple but effective app - 👍 Very functional and fast - 👍 Quick and efficient reporting - 👍 Detailed information of quake and history - 👍 Best volcano discovery app - 👍 Most in-depth earthquake app - 👍 Great detail, map layout, informative - 👍 Custom locations with premium version - 👍 Excellent service, good information - 👍 Clear and current app **Cons** - 🐛 Unusable after updates - 🐛 Missing fault zones - 🐛 Volcano data not updating - 🐛 Cannot get earthquakes higher than 3 without paying - 🐛 Unstable, won't open after update - 🐛 No alarms, nothing works - 🐛 Settings and notifications need TLC - 🐛 Not in German - 🐛 App supports MAGA (political statement) - 🐛 Volcano alerts stopped working - 🐛 App hasn't been updated in years - 🐛 News feeds sometimes fail to load - 🐛 Volcanoes stopped updating - 🐛 Doesn't update - 🐛 App hasn't been updated in over 4 years - 🐛 Volcanoes stopped updating a couple of weeks back - 🐛 News feeds sometimes produce a good page 2 & 3 however page 1 fails to load - 🐛 Volcano section has not updated - 🐛 Volcanoes not updating - 🐛 Volcanoes cannot be displayed - 🐛 Not refreshing or giving accurate information - 🐛 Ads in the 'paid' version - 🐛 Not in Russian - 🐛 Android friendly only, iOS is a disaster - 🐛 No Pro option for Apple - 🐛 App constantly asks to cut and paste from Telegram - 🐛 Volcano information not updating - 🐛 Eruption still says 'erupting' after it ended - 🐛 Crashes when going to notifications - 🐛 Scam app, doesn't show earthquakes - 🐛 Poorly developed on iOS - 🐛 Keeps asking to copy and paste notes - 🐛 Settings have no definition for buttons - 🐛 Buggy, doesn't load well - 🐛 Opens different pages for no reason - 🐛 Free version information is very limited - 🐛 Misses a lot of quakes (Pro version) - 🐛 Map not up to date for iOS - 🐛 Cookies cannot be controlled properly - 🐛 Dated interface - 🐛 Free side is as informative as purchased side - 🐛 Confusing, kept telling to update with no update available - 🐛 App performance is buggy - 🐛 Lags a lot with map feature - 🐛 Live updates sometimes don't show up - 🐛 No live updates for Iceland volcano - 🐛 Does not show active volcano in Iceland - 🐛 No webcams shown for Iceland volcano - 🐛 Not updated since 2019 - 🐛 Still shows ads in Pro version - 🐛 Iceland volcano missing - 🐛 No orange or red symbol in Iceland - 🐛 Ads in paid version - 🐛 Trouble upgrading, constant update messages - 🐛 Pro-version still has massive ad banners - 🐛 Lists load over each other, corrupted display - 🐛 Pro Version has Google Ads - 🐛 Lacks personalized alarm sounds - 🐛 Paid version has ads - 🐛 Ads in paid version **Commonly reported bugs** - Entries shown without description - Page not found for earthquake reports - Volcano data not updating - App is unstable and won't open - Earthquakes higher than 3 not available for free - Settings and notifications are unclear - Volcano alerts stopped working - App not updated for years - News feeds fail to load - Volcanoes stopped updating - App doesn't update - Volcanoes stopped updating - News feeds page 1 fails to load - Volcano section not updating - Volcanoes not updating - Volcanoes cannot be displayed - App not refreshing or giving accurate information - Ads in paid version - iOS app is a disaster - Settings are incomprehensible - Impossible to report earthquake on iOS - Interface looks like free resources - No Pro option for Apple - App constantly asks to cut and paste from Telegram - Volcano information not updating - Eruption status incorrect - Crashes when accessing notifications - App doesn't show earthquakes - Poorly developed on iOS - Keeps asking to copy and paste notes - Settings have no definition for buttons - App is buggy and doesn't load well - Opens different pages for no reason - Misses earthquakes over mag 4 - Map not up to date for iOS - Cookies cannot be controlled properly - App performance is buggy - Lags with map feature - Live updates sometimes don't show up - No live updates for Iceland volcano - Does not show active volcano in Iceland - No webcams shown for Iceland volcano - Not updated since 2019 - Still shows ads in Pro version - Trouble upgrading, constant update messages - Pro-version still has massive ad banners - Lists load over each other, corrupted display **Most requested features** - More fault zones covered - More details about extinct and sea mount volcanoes - Improve settings and notifications - Add German language option - Add Russian language option - Add Pro Upgrade option for iOS - Add a timeline feature for earthquakes - Add personalized alarm sounds - Allow control over cookies (Reject All function) - Update the app - Fix bugs - Fix corrupted display in lists - Add sound alarms ## Newest reviews (14 of 76) ### 4/5 — I can’t access Reports *2026-08-27* Why can’t I access Reports ### 4/5 — Much better since the long awaited update *2026-06-09* With the 2026 update, app is much improved and data updates all working. Volcano data not updating for the last 4 weeks, earthquakes updating in real time **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! You’re right — there was an issue with volcano data updates at that time. This has since been resolved, and the latest version (2.1.0) is updating both volcano and earthquake data reliably again. We’d appreciate it if you gave the app another try! ### 3/5 — Best Volcanic App - When it Works *2026-04-24* So normally this is the best volcano and earthquake app out there. But the recent update has made it so unstable it won’t even open on both iPhone and iPad. Please fix so I can continue to use an app I love! **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback — and sorry about the trouble. A startup crash in the previous version caused this issue on some devices. This has been fixed in the latest update (v2.7.2). Please update and let us know if everything works again! ### 4/5 — Nice *2026-04-19* Have always liked this app with the new update love it **Developer response:** Thank you! ### 3/5 — Attn Devs *2025-12-30* I was recommended this app by multiple colleagues. It’s a decent app but the settings and notifications are in need some TLC. I cannot tell if I’m selecting “yes” or “no” for certain notifications or if I want the map to show something. **Developer response:** Thanks a lot for your feedback — and for trying the app! You’re absolutely right: in earlier versions, some settings and notification options were not very clear. We’ve since redesigned these areas, and the current version (2.1.0) includes much clearer controls and improved usability. We’d love for you to give it another try! ### 2/5 — Sprache *2025-10-28* Tja, blöd. Leider nicht auf Deutsch… **Developer response:** Danke für Dein Feedback! Das stimmt — bis vor kurzem war die App nur auf Englisch verfügbar. Inzwischen haben wir das deutlich verbessert, und die aktuelle Version (2.1.0) unterstützt auch Deutsch umfassend. Vielleicht magst du der App noch einmal eine Chance geben 🙂 ### 2/5 — In need to serious update *2025-06-09* I have used this as my goto alert app for many years and despite being a little clunky, it worked - until it didn't. Earthquake updates are still working, but volcano alerts stopped working on May 2nd 2025 with no sign of a fix. Not sure what is going on with the developer, but this app has had no update in 5 years. Please do not make me test alternatives, that really is a ball ache. **Developer response:** Thanks for sticking with us for so many years — we really appreciate it. You’re absolutely right: there was a longer period without updates, and the issue with volcano alerts around May 2025 shouldn’t have happened. We’ve since addressed this, and with version 2.1.0 the app has been fully updated, including working volcano alerts again. Development is now very much active again, and we’re continuing to improve the app. We’d love for you to give it another try — and hopefully we can keep you from needing those alternatives 🙂 ### 3/5 — Problems *2025-06-08* Earthquakes still working but volcanoes has stopped updating. Disappointing as I love this app. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for your feedback — and for your kind words about the app! You’re right, there was an issue with volcano updates around that time. This has since been resolved, and the latest version (2.1.0) includes fully working and improved volcano data again. We’d love for you to give it another try! ### 3/5 — Volcanoes stopped updating *2025-05-28* I’ve enjoyed this app for several years but the past month the volcano page has stopped working. I tried deleting then reinstalling, but it hasn’t helped. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback — and for sticking with the app over the years! You’re absolutely right, there was an issue with volcano updates around that time. Reinstalling wouldn’t have helped in this case, unfortunately. The problem has since been fixed, and the latest version (2.1.0) is working properly again. We’d love for you to give it another try! ### 3/5 — Doesn’t download *2025-05-25, version 1.6.0* Doesn’t update ### 2/5 — Needs updating and Volcanoes have stopped updating *2025-05-12* The app hasn’t been updated in more than 4 years now and is showing its age. Earthquake updates are still working (May 2025) however Volcanoes stopped a couple of weeks back. News feeds sometimes produce a good page 2 & 3 however page 1 fails to load. Developer keeps trying to ask for money to develop a new version via external donations. Why not update the app and charge for a base version? I would go Pro but not if the app isn’t being updated. ### 4/5 — Volcanoes *2025-05-11* I love the app. The volcano section has not updated in 11 days. I didn’t know where to put this. Thank you. ### 4/5 — It's a improvement *2025-05-09* I thought this app was gonna be a good choice clearly the app has to do much better even more details about the extinct and sea mount volcanoes and unacceptable that they don't give you details about the same amounts and long time volcanoes and other features the maker of this app has to do better **Developer response:** Hello, there could of course be much more information, but it's not intended to replace volumes of geological information etc, it's an overview tool to get you started into the topic. ### 3/5 — What is happening? *2025-05-07* What is happening with this app. It not refreshing or giving accurate information compared to other apps and news **Developer response:** Hello, we have recently updated the app - it's now back alive and has many new features - if you like to give it a new try we'd be thankful. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Beste App in seiner Klasse *2026-07-26* Leider nach dem Update unbrauchbar. Man sieht nur die Einträge ohne Beschreibung wo und wann und bei Meldungen zum Beben kommt nur noch: Page Not found ### 1/5 — Keine Alarme, keine Anzeigen. Da funktioniert nichts…. War mal gut *2026-01-27* …. **Developer response:** Danke für das Feedback. Bis vor kurzem war die App in der Tat total veraltet, aber wir haben es geschafft, sie zu aktualisieren: Wir haben die App komplett überarbeitet und mit Version 2.1.0 viele neue Funktionen eingestellt und Probleme behoben, darunter auch Benachrichtigungen und Stabilität. Vielleicht mögen Sie der neuen Version noch einmal eine Chance geben – wir freuen uns über jedes Feedback! ### 1/5 — MAGA *2025-06-16, version 1.6.0* This app supports MAGA ### 1/5 — Volcano data not updating *2025-05-24* Volcano data not updating for the last 4 weeks, earthquakes updating in real time **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! You’re right — there was an issue with volcano data updates at that time. This has since been resolved, and the latest version (2.1.0) is updating both volcano and earthquake data reliably again. We’d appreciate it if you gave the app another try! ### 1/5 — Volcanoes not updating *2025-05-10* Have you used this app for a long time for real time info,but in the last couple of weeks May 2025 there are no updates for volcanoes. Paid for pro level also. :( ### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht *2025-05-08* Seit Tagen kann man sich die Vulkane nicht anzeigen lassen. Ein Kontakt zum Entwicklerteam ist aus der App nicht möglich **Developer response:** Sie haben recht — es gab damals ein Problem mit den Vulkan-Daten, das inzwischen behoben wurde. In der aktuellen Version (2.1.0) funktioniert alles wieder zuverlässig. Auch die Kontaktmöglichkeiten haben wir verbessert. Sie können uns nun direkt aus der App heraus erreichen. Wir würden uns freuen, wenn Sie die App noch einmal ausprobieren würden! ### 1/5 — Meh.. *2025-04-04, version 1.6.0* There's ads with the "paid" version... ### 1/5 — Scam app *2023-03-05* Most of time it don’t show any earthquakes and if any technical problem the stupid owner of this app don’t have any way to contact, fix your stupid app or I will ask for refund scammer ### 1/5 — Seriously wrong *2023-02-03* There is something seriously wrong with this app! It just keeps asking to copy and paste my notes. I cannot access it because I will not give it that permission. I’m going to wait a day and see if the developer contacts me, otherwise, I’m deleting it. ### 1/5 — Misses a lot of quakes *2022-08-04* I have the pro version and for some time now I have thought a number of quakes are missed. Finally confirmed！ government sites do indeed report quakes that don’t appear ~ and these are quake’s over mag 4. I have written to these people over time with zero response. Don’t waste your time or money on this very faulty app. It used to be good but for the last 6 months it has been 2nd rate at best. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Volcanoes & Earthquakes *2026-08-19* Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, Sehr geehrtes Earthquake & Volcano Service Team, hiermit möchte ich Ihnen mitteilen das diese App für Leien wie für Profis eine tolle Möglichkeit bietet, die durch ihre Einstellungen und welcher Bereich einem wichtiger ist, diesen hervorzuheben. Wer auf Vulkane seinen Fokus legt hat hier diese Einstellmöglichkeiten und braucht keine zwei App‘s. Es ist für den Leien wie für den Profi eine gute Möglichkeit hier den Ereignisverlauf gut zu verfolgen. Es ist toll wenn man das Engmaschige Spinnennetz der Vulkane verfolgt, auch bei Erdbeben und man kann schon einiges erkennen und verfolgen wie es auch Verstehen, was jetzt passiert. Hier bin ich gespannt auf das nächste Abdate für diese App und was für neue Erkenntnisse wie Möglichkeiten sich in dieser App zeigen. Ein Dankeschön für die Entwickler der App. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Ihr Nutzer ### 5/5 — Good but maybe needs every known fault zone east of the Rocky’s *2026-07-10* 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 ### 5/5 — Accurate & Timely *2026-06-10* 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! ### 5/5 — Informative. *2026-05-14* I am very pleased with the precision of the informations. **Developer response:** Thank you! ### 5/5 — Latest update *2026-04-28* 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. **Developer response:** Sorry for the confusion - nothing changed in this regard with the latest update. In the free version, earthquakes below magnitude 3 are limited to the past 24 hours, as before. All larger quakes are always shown. The recent update only fixed the startup crash. ### 5/5 — Love the updates *2026-04-21* I’ve been using this app for awhile perfect reporting. **Developer response:** Thank you very much! ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2026-04-13* 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. **Developer response:** Thank you very much for your review! Happy to hear you stayed with for such a long time. ### 5/5 — Nach dem Update *2026-04-07* Die App ist nun noch besser. Top **Developer response:** Danke! Wir arbeiten weiter dran... ### 5/5 — Volcanoes not updating *2026-03-26, version 2.1.0* Edit: as of 3/26/2026, this app has been fixed and is actively being improved. ### 5/5 — Отличное приложение для мониторинга *2024-08-20* Живу на Камчатке, переодически поглядываю за активностью. Хватает функционала бесплатной версии. --- *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 2026-09-11.*