# SIATA vs LastQuake

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LastQuake at 90% against SIATA's 17%. LastQuake also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 8). SIATA's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

LastQuake holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LastQuake has 2.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SIATA's written reviews are positive against 90% of LastQuake's.

SIATA ships an update every 5 months, LastQuake every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SIATA | LastQuake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siata/id839623524/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastquake/id890799748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | **89.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 35 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Area Metropolitana del Valle de Aburra](https://appshunter.io/developer/975007604) | [EMSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/890799751) |

## What reviewers say

### SIATA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siata/id839623524)

Access weather forecasts and real-time monitoring data for Medellín and the Aburrá Valley. View meteorological radar images and stay informed about local weather conditions.

**Highlights:** Weather forecasts for Aburrá Valley municipalities, Access to monitoring network information, View meteorological radar images, Early warning system project information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### LastQuake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastquake/id890799748)

Receive real-time earthquake alerts and contribute to scientific research by sharing your experiences. This app provides critical safety information and allows you to notify loved ones during seismic events.

**Highlights:** Real-time earthquake information, Customizable notifications, Eyewitness comments, photos, and videos, SMS notification service, Post-earthquake safety tips, Interactive felt map

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Timely and accurate earthquake information
- 📊 Useful maps and data visualization
- 👍 Ability to report felt earthquakes
- 🌍 Global coverage of seismic activity
- 🔍 Detailed earthquake details (location, magnitude, depth)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Inconsistent notification reliability
- 📱 Outdated or confusing user interface
- 🔍 Missing or delayed earthquake data in some regions
- 🤖 Lack of advanced customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after major earthquake events
- Notification settings not persisting
- Overlapping UI elements on certain screens
- Inaccurate earthquake location data in some cases
- Delayed or missing earthquake updates

**Requested features**

- Improved notification settings and customization
- Enhanced map functionality (e.g. zoom, panning)
- Integration with other earthquake/disaster preparedness apps
- Expanded data reporting and citizen science features
- Localized earthquake information and alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SIATA free?

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

### Is LastQuake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SIATA or LastQuake?

LastQuake is rated higher. SIATA averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while LastQuake averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do SIATA or LastQuake have ads?

Neither SIATA nor LastQuake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SIATA or LastQuake?

SIATA ships an update every 5 months, and LastQuake every 3 months. Most recently, SIATA was updated on November 6, 2026 and LastQuake on November 6, 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.*