# GeoNet Quake vs PDF Lighter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GeoNet Quake at none against PDF Lighter's 3. GeoNet Quake also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.5). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Lighter sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GeoNet Quake asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | GeoNet Quake | PDF Lighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geonet-quake/id533054360/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **155** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE FOR EARTH SCIENCE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/896687691) | [MANUEL NOVO LOPES](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789520870) |

## What reviewers say

### GeoNet Quake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geonet-quake/id533054360)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast information availability
- 👍 Informative and useful
- 👍 Accurate data
- 👍 Good for tracking activity
- 👍 Reassuring for residents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications unreliable
- 🐛 Settings not saved
- 🐛 Inaccurate or delayed updates
- 🐛 Difficult to report felt shakes
- 🐛 Poor color coding for intensity

**Reported bugs**

- Intensity reports spin endlessly
- Notifications don't work
- Alerts are unnoticeable or delayed
- App not updating on Apple Watch
- App not showing recent quakes

**Requested features**

- Support dark mode
- Add latitude and longitude
- Add critical alert notification
- Option to disable newsletter notifications
- Add Apple Watch app


### PDF Lighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-lighter/id6790327327)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big tip | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GeoNet Quake free?

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

### Is PDF Lighter free?

PDF Lighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GeoNet Quake or PDF Lighter have ads?

Neither GeoNet Quake nor PDF Lighter shows ads.

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