# Volcanoes: Map, Alerts & Ash

> The best volcano app!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id713812885](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id713812885)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id713812885`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Slava Barouline
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (2,380 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.4
- **Last updated:** 2021-08-30
- **First published:** 2013-11-07
- **Size:** 152 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/volcanoes-map-alerts-ash/id713812885)
- **Website:** [http://notedapps.com](http://notedapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://notedapps.com/privacy-policy](http://notedapps.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Volcanoes: Map, Alerts & Ash is a comprehensive Chrome volcano app that maps thousands of volcanoes, shows webcams, ash clouds, VAAC reports, seismic data, and Smithsonian weekly activity. It also displays tectonic plates and airports, with customizable alerts for individual volcanoes, regions, or entire countries. The app supports Today Widget and Apple Watch for on-the-go monitoring, and provides range rings to help measure distance.

Track earthquakes (M1+), monitor ash clouds, and stay informed with customizable notifications across the world.

## Rankings

- #37,249 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise ease of use, real-time updates, and a free-to-start model with strong alerting and earthquake–volcano context. Recurrent concerns center on data accuracy/coverage gaps, unclear icons, non-persistent settings, and features locked behind paywalls without a trial. Some report photo sync problems and performance issues on older devices. The app is valuable for enthusiasts needing quick alerts and a global view, but reliability, UI clarity, and access to free trial features could be improved.

### Pros

- Easy to use and user-friendly interface
- Real-time, fast, and up-to-date volcano and earthquake information
- Free to start with optional paid features
- Customizable alerts/notifications for volcano activity (level-based)
- Integrated context by linking earthquakes and volcanoes

### Cons

- Data accuracy and coverage gaps (volcanoes mislabelled or missing in some regions)
- Icons/graphics and pictographs are unclear without explanations
- Settings and map controls unreliable (filters not saving; zoom/navigation issues)
- Premium gating of essential alert features; no free trial
- Occasional performance issues (photos not syncing; older-device compatibility)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id713812885)