GeoNet Quake vs GroceryListIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Custom earthquake notifications
- Volcanic Alert Bulletins
- Submit and view shaking reports
- Map and list of recent quakes
- Share earthquake information
- View technical seismic data
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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.
GroceryListIt
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | GeoNet Quake | GroceryListIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (155 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 155 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE FOR EARTH SCIENCE LIMITED | Bugsmirror 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
GeoNet Quake
No in-app purchases
GroceryListIt
No in-app purchases









