Comparison

GeoNet Quake vs GroceryListIt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GeoNet Quake

Stay informed about seismic and volcanic activity in New Zealand. Receive custom alerts for earthquakes based on location and intensity, and get bulletins on volcanic events. Submit and view shaking reports, and share event details easily.

Highlights
  • Custom earthquake notifications
  • Volcanic Alert Bulletins
  • Submit and view shaking reports
  • Map and list of recent quakes
  • Share earthquake information
  • View technical seismic data
Features
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The official GeoNet Quake app – Receive custom notifications for earthquakes in New Zealand, and bulletins on volcanic activity. NOTE to upgrading users: please check your settings (while you have internet connectivity), to be certain your push notification settings are set correctly. Features include: Get notified within a few minutes of quakes that interest you. Set up multiple earthquake notifications by location and intensity, or magnitude and depth. Configurable notification rules, sounds and quiet time periods. Displays recent quakes in a list or map, filter them by intensity. Submit shaking reports from your phone. View felt reports from around the country alongside shaking levels recorded by our seismograph network. For technical users – view peak ground accelerations (PGA) and velocities (PGV) recorded by our seismograph network on a map. Share quakes (via SMS, email, Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Get notified about changing volcanic activity with Volcanic Alert Bulletins. Have the option to get notified for the latest GeoNet news articles. If you’re having issues, or would like to give us some general feedback about the app, send us an email: info@geonet.org.nz Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

GroceryListIt

Features
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GroceryListIt makes grocery shopping easy and organized. Say goodbye to handwritten lists and forgotten items! With GroceryListIt, you can: Add Items: Easily add everything you need to your list. Check Off Items: Mark items off as you shop, so you never miss a thing. Delete Items: Clear items from your list with a simple tap. Search Function: Quickly find specific items, even on long lists. Perfect for busy shoppers, families, and anyone looking to streamline their grocery shopping experience. Get GroceryListIt today and enjoy a smarter way to shop!

Screenshots

GeoNet Quake4 screens
GroceryListIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GroceryListIt at every 5 days against GeoNet Quake's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoNet Quake ships an update every 3 months, GroceryListIt every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GeoNet Quake versus GroceryListIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoNet QuakeGroceryListIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (155 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings155 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE FOR EARTH SCIENCE LIMITEDBugsmirror Research Private Limited

Bugs and requests

GeoNet Quake

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Intensity reports spin endlessly
  • Notifications don't work
  • Alerts are unnoticeable or delayed
  • App not updating on Apple Watch
  • App not showing recent quakes
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  • App not refreshing correctly
  • App not recognizing internet connection
  • Map slides and cannot zoom
  • Individual drums no longer showing
  • Notifications are buggy and delayed

Requested features

10 requests
  • Support dark mode
  • Add latitude and longitude
  • Add critical alert notification
  • Option to disable newsletter notifications
  • Add Apple Watch app
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  • Add tsunami alerts
  • Re-add 'all quakes' option
  • Improve reporting felt shakes
  • Fix color coding for intensity
  • Make app more user-friendly

GroceryListIt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GeoNet Quake

No in-app purchases

None

GroceryListIt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GeoNet Quake free?
GeoNet Quake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GroceryListIt free?
GroceryListIt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GeoNet Quake or GroceryListIt have ads?
Neither GeoNet Quake nor GroceryListIt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoNet Quake or GroceryListIt?
GeoNet Quake ships an update every 3 months, and GroceryListIt every 5 days. Most recently, GeoNet Quake was updated on November 1, 2026 and GroceryListIt on October 30, 2026.

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