# Volcanoes: Map, Alerts & Ash — The best volcano app!

> Global volcano tracking, alerts, ash clouds, seismic data, and webcam maps. (iPhone/iPad app by Slava Barouline.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volcanoes-map-alerts-and-ash/id713812885 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Slava Barouline](https://appshunter.io/developer/359783175)
- Category: Weather, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,362 App Store ratings · 384 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 152 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-11-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volcanoes-map-alerts-and-ash/id713812885/reviews.md

## What is Volcanoes?

CONGRATULATIONS! You have found the best volcano app in the world! 300,000 users cannot be wrong!

Why our app?
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Very simple - our app offers the most comprehensive set of features related to volcanic activity around the world.

What our app does?
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Simple answer - almost everything to do with volcanoes. And we continue to improve it, so one day it will do everything.

# Interesting fact: every two minutes our server sends volcanic activity notifications based on VAAC (Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres) reports to many thousands of our users. On average we send about 300,000 alerts per day!

We are always happy to hear from our users. If you have a great idea or would like to provide some feedback, please use "Stay In Touch" screen to contact us. 

In more details, our app:
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# Shows about 2000 well-known volcanoes on a map and provides additional information for most of them.

# Optionally presents 100+ volcanic webcams on the map.

# Notifies of ash clouds and displays the clouds and the forecasts on the map.

# Provides VAAC reports and aviation codes for the volcanic activity.

# Displays 7 days of seismic activity (M4+) around the globe.

# Shows weekly volcanic activity as published by Smithsonian Institution.

# Displays tectonic plates' boundaries on the map.

# Displays large airports on the map and provides basic information about them.

# Allows to customise volcanic alerts to get notifications for one volcano, for a region or for a whole country.

# Shows local earthquakes (M1+) for the areas of interest.

# Draws range rings on the map to simplify distance measurement.

# The app displays basic volcanic activity info on Today Widget and on Apple Watch.

Please note: We have to charge for some of the app's advanced features to pay for the app's development and the server hosting.

What are the benefits?
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# You can see a lot of volcano related information on a map.

# You can easily find well-known volcanoes and learn more  about them.

# You can monitor seismic activity around the globe or in the vicinity of the volcanoes.

# You can get notified of all the volcanic activity in the world or in a region of your interest.

# You can monitor ash clouds and aviation code changes.

# If you are a pilot or a volcano climber, you can plan your trip using range rings.

# You can monitor volcanic activity around large airports.

# You can use your Apple Watch to keep track of volcanic activity.

Simply said - there is nothing like our app.

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## Key features

- Interactive volcano map with 2000+ locations
- Real-time ash cloud and advisory notifications
- Volcanic webcam integration
- Seismic activity monitoring (M4+ global, M1+ local)
- Weekly volcanic activity reports
- Customizable alert regions
- Tectonic plate boundary display

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volcanoes Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Volcanoes Activity Alerts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Volcanoes Ash Info | $1.99 | one-time |
| Volcanoes Bonus Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Volcanoes Location Alerts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Volcanoes Pro Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Volcanoes Pro Pack | $8.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Volcanoes?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌋 Detailed volcano information
- 🗺️ Comprehensive global coverage
- 🔔 Useful alerts and notifications
- 📊 Informative data visualizations
- 🔍 Easy to navigate and use
- 🌍 Helpful for travelers and residents

**Cons**

- 🕰️ Delayed or outdated information
- 🔒 Paywall for advanced features
- 🗺️ Limited customization options
- 🔌 Frequent notifications can drain battery
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Volcano activity not always accurately reported
- Webcam links not working consistently
- Settings changes not saving properly

**Most requested features**

- Ability to track specific volcanoes
- More detailed eruption forecasting
- Integration with other weather/disaster apps
- Offline access to volcano data
- Customizable notification settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 384)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volcanoes-map-alerts-and-ash/id713812885/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Volcano App

*2026-08-27, version 1.6.4*

This is a very convenient app as you can easily see all the volcanoes around the world and the active volcanos are marked in red. Once you tap on them you get a report for that week’s activity.

### 5/5 — A lot of information

*2026-08-25, version 1.6.4*

There is everything I want to know.

### 5/5 — Volcanoes and earthquakes

*2026-08-23, version 1.6.4*

I love this app it’s one point and the looks are perfect.

### 5/5 — VOL

*2026-08-15, version 1.6.4*

Pretty good:free.pay good:no adds.more volcanoes. more  sulfer.more earthquakes.

### 5/5 — Great volcano app

*2026-08-10, version 1.6.4*

The alerts and info are great. Does what it needs.

### 1/5 — New User

*2026-07-30, version 1.6.4*

Forced to rate, but haven’t used enough to rate yet

### 5/5 — I love to know what’s happening with the planet!

*2026-07-24, version 1.6.4*

I enjoy this app. Flying can be interesting and anyone who remembers the vol-cations when the Iceland volcano erupted a few years ago will understand why I love this app!

### 4/5 — More info needed

*2026-05-19, version 1.6.4*

just compare yourself to star gazer or weather app

### 5/5 — Volcan

*2026-05-15*

Impeccable

**Developer response:** We appreciate your fantastic feedback!

### 2/5 — Years Out of date

*2026-04-28, version 1.6.4*

How can an app. Be taken seriously that ignores probably the most destructive volcano in the 21st century. According to this app the Tajogaite eruption on La Palma, that buried some 2500 homes in 2021 has not happened yet.It states the last volcanic eruption was 1971.

## Frequently asked questions about Volcanoes

### What does the Volcanoes: Map, Alerts & Ash app do?

This app provides comprehensive information on volcanic activity worldwide. It displays approximately 2000 volcanoes on a map, offers real-time notifications for ash clouds and seismic events, and includes data from VAAC reports and the Smithsonian Institution.

### What are the key features of this volcano app?

Key features include an interactive map with volcano locations and webcams, real-time ash cloud and aviation code alerts, seismic activity monitoring, weekly volcanic activity summaries, and the ability to customize notifications for specific regions or countries.

### Is the Volcanoes: Map, Alerts & Ash app free to use?

The app is free to download and offers many features. However, some advanced features require in-app purchases to support ongoing development and server costs.

### What kind of volcanic and seismic data does the app provide?

The app provides data on approximately 2000 volcanoes, including their locations and additional information. It also displays 7 days of global seismic activity (M4+) and local earthquakes (M1+), along with ash cloud forecasts and VAAC reports.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is beneficial for anyone interested in volcanic and seismic activity, including geologists, researchers, pilots who need to monitor ash clouds, travelers planning trips to volcanic areas, and individuals living in seismically active regions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.4 — 2021-08-30

# Minor bug fixes and enhancements.

### 1.6.3 — 2020-05-31

# Minor bug fixes and enhancements.

### 1.6.2 — 2020-01-20

# Minor bug fixes.

### 1.6.1 — 2019-11-16

# Updated app icon,
# Minor bug fixes and enhancements.

### 1.6.0 — 2018-02-26

# Introducing faster Apple Watch app.
# Minor bug fixes.

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