faithfulgirl59
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I keep seeing other countries on the map even though I've changed the settings to include only my continent and my region. I do get notifications for the correct region, but when I open the app, it shows earthquakes from Brazil, Turkey, etc., instead of the U.S. and my region. Since posting this review, no one from the app company has contacted me to correct this. I suppose they want us to buy the "pro version" to get correct info about earthquakes around us. Don't bother using this app.
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A Google user
Good for basic notifications only. Needs to have ability to set multiple alarms. I want to be notified of lesser magnitude quakes in my area and greater worldwide. Also a setting for specific radius for "near me". I don't need to know of every 3.0 in California but would be interested in them in the Puget Sound area. Tried the Pro version but same choices. Otherwise, good basic info app.
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A Google user
Leaving GPS on drains batteries. Needs to remember last location of the phone. Most people stay in a 10 to 50 mile radius of their homes/work. That isn't good for immediate reporting, you can turn off that function, but would allow people to get info for recent quakes. Needs to better filter out earthquakes not near me. It is not easy to 'look up' possible quakes. USGS has a good option, could be an idea to start. Great concept. I can't use it because I won't leave in my Loc function.
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jRustonApps B.V.
6 November 2019
Thank you for the feedback. The app does not keep the GPS enabled at all times, it uses a Google service which only periodically checks your location using a more battery efficient system than regular GPS. The battery usage should be reasonably low. I will look into trying to reduce it further and also to make it easier to filter out earthquakes.