# QuakeZones vs Volcano Updates

The clearest difference is rating: Volcano Updates at 4.1 against QuakeZones's 2.3. QuakeZones's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Volcano Updates holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of QuakeZones's written reviews are positive against 50% of Volcano Updates's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

QuakeZones ships an update every 2 months, Volcano Updates every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuakeZones | Volcano Updates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakezones/id352129202/reviews) | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volcano-updates/id579718608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gripwire.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/305490374) | [Donivan Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454172083) |

## What reviewers say

### QuakeZones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakezones/id352129202)

Explore a vast database of historical and current earthquake events worldwide. View over 33 years of seismic activity on interactive maps or detailed lists. Filter by magnitude, date, or proximity, and save locations of interest for quick access.

**Highlights:** Historical earthquake data since 1973, Current earthquake updates, Map and List views, Filter by magnitude, date, proximity, Save areas of interest, Search by region or city, Detailed earthquake information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Volcano Updates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volcano-updates/id579718608)

Stay informed about volcanic activity with daily news and reports from multiple sources, including USGS and GeoNet. Get alert levels, aviation color codes, and detailed information on active volcanoes worldwide.

**Highlights:** Daily volcanic activity news, USGS Volcano Hazards Program reports, GeoNet news feed for New Zealand, Smithsonian Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, Alert level and aviation color code, Information on Hawaiian and Alaska volcanoes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuakeZones free?

QuakeZones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Volcano Updates free?

Volcano Updates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QuakeZones or Volcano Updates?

Volcano Updates is rated higher. QuakeZones averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Volcano Updates averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do QuakeZones or Volcano Updates have ads?

Neither QuakeZones nor Volcano Updates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuakeZones or Volcano Updates?

QuakeZones ships an update every 2 months, and Volcano Updates every 3 months. Most recently, QuakeZones was updated on November 6, 2026 and Volcano Updates on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*