Customer Reviews (108)

ItsFrownedUpon • 2024-01-24T19:51:13-07:00

By far the slowest app to update with earthquake information.

hoodrat91910 • 2023-07-29T08:27:03-07:00

DECEMBER 2022 UPDATE: As of today, 1 December 2022, the app is no longer displaying any of the Shake Maps. Got a message saying something about the webpage partially being in an unreadable format. Please fix. REVISED UPDATE OCTOBER 2020: App has been fixed and is now apparently functioning normally. Thank you, developer! UPDATE OCTOBER 2020: App no longer works. When clicked on, it opens for a second and then immediately closes. Just started doing this today on October 19th, 2020. I use this app every day. Looks like the app hasn’t been updated in five years, so time is catching up. Please update it and make it useable again. UPDATE: February 1st, 2017: The app now crashes constantly when I try to open it on my iPhone 6s Plus. I turned off my phone and turned it back on, and the problem still persists. Not sure what's going on. I do know there was an iOS update a couple of days ago, so there must be a conflict. Can no longer use the app due to this constant crashing. Not Recommended at this point in time. UPDATE: The developer has fixed the app and republished it in the App Store as of June 20th, 2015. So glad to have it back! It is working fine now, and the USGS feeds have been restored. One thing that I wish the app would do is send a push notification whenever there is a quake in or near an area specified by the user. Other quake apps have that feature, and it seems like a basic feature any app should have. Really appreciate the developer fixing the app and making it as good as new again. However, I suggest that the developer send out some kind of notification to people who already own the app that he will be removing it from the app store for maintenance the next time the app breaks. When the app quit working and then simply vanished from the App Store a day or two later, it looked like the developer pulled the plug on the app and was no longer going to support it or offer it for purchase in the App Store. It seemed as if the app and the developer simply vanished into the night. *************** As of a few days ago around June 1, 2015, this app no longer receives any feeds from the USGS. When the app is open, the screen is just blank. The developer left a note in the app saying that he was looking into it, but that was a couple days ago. Looks like he hasn't updated the app since 2013 anyway, so it looks like the app has run its course and is now dead. Do not purchase. Extremely not recommended.

skunkcoons • 2020-10-20T22:48:09-07:00

My app kept crashing on me. Any thoughts??

Summary of Key Insights

The iFeltThat Earthquake app has a mixed reception. While many users praise its accuracy, ease of use, and customizable features (especially the map integration), a significant number of reviews highlight persistent crashing issues and a lack of updates, leading to functionality problems. The sentiment is polarized, with a strong base of loyal users who appreciate the app's core functionality, but also a vocal group frustrated by the app's instability and lack of modern features like push notifications. The app's overall rating is skewed positively by older reviews, with more recent reviews indicating a decline in performance.

  • Strengths: Accurate earthquake data, customizable regional settings, user-friendly interface (map integration).
  • Weaknesses: Frequent crashes, lack of recent updates, missing push notifications, UI not optimized for larger screens, occasional inaccuracies in direction.
  • Overall Sentiment: Mixed, with a trend towards negative sentiment due to stability issues.
  • Overall Rating: Weighted average score of 4.18 out of 5 (calculated from the score distribution).
  • Score Distribution: 60.2% 5-star, 13% 4-star, 8.3% 3-star, 6.5% 2-star, 12% 1-star.

Data & Methodology Overview

  • Data Sample Size: 108 reviews
  • Time Frame of Reviews: Reviews span from 2010 to 2022. A concentration of reviews cluster around specific events (earthquakes) and periods when the app was broken or fixed.
  • Analysis Methods:
    • Sentiment analysis (qualitative assessment based on review text).
    • Keyword extraction (identification of frequently mentioned terms and issues).
    • Frequency analysis (counting occurrences of specific issues or feature requests).

Key User Pain Points

  • Crashing: The most frequently reported issue. Many users report the app crashing upon launch or when trying to access specific features. This significantly impacts usability.
  • Lack of Updates: A recurring complaint. Users note that the app hasn't been updated in several years, leading to compatibility issues with newer iOS versions and potentially contributing to the crashing problems.
  • Missing Push Notifications: Many users request push notifications for earthquakes in specific regions or near their current location. The absence of this feature is a major drawback compared to competing apps.
  • Outdated UI: Some users mention that the UI is not optimized for larger iPhone screens and could benefit from a more modern design.
  • Shake Map Issues: Some users have reported issues with Shake Maps not displaying correctly.
  • Directional Inaccuracy: At least one user reported inaccurate directional information (e.g., reporting an earthquake as NW when it was SW).

Frequently Requested Features

  • Push Notifications: By far the most requested feature. Users want to be notified of earthquakes in specific regions or near their current location.
  • iPad Support: Some users have requested an iPad version of the app.
  • Display in Miles: Users in the US want the app to display distances in miles, or at least offer the option to switch between kilometers and miles.
  • Quake History/Statistics: Some users expressed interest in seeing earthquake history, graphs, and statistical predictions.
  • Facebook Compatibility: One user requested the ability to share earthquake information on Facebook.
  • Radius Area Notification: A user wanted to be notified if a quake would be "felt" in their area.

Strengths and Positive Aspects

  • Accuracy: Many users praise the app's accuracy in reporting earthquake data.
  • Ease of Use: Users find the app easy to use and navigate, particularly the map integration.
  • Customizable Regional Settings: The ability to customize regional settings and minimum magnitude thresholds is appreciated.
  • Map Integration: The built-in Google Maps integration is a popular feature.
  • Fast Updates: Some users have reported that the app updates quickly after an earthquake.
  • Detailed Information: Users appreciate the level of detail provided for each earthquake event.
  • Good Customer Support (Historically): Some older reviews mention positive experiences with the developer's responsiveness.

Prioritized Action Recommendations

  • High Priority:
    • Fix Crashing Issues: This is the most critical issue and needs to be addressed immediately. Investigate and resolve the root cause of the crashes.
    • Implement Push Notifications: Add push notifications for earthquakes in user-defined regions and based on current location.
    • Update the App: Release an update to address compatibility issues with newer iOS versions and modernize the UI.
  • Medium Priority:
    • Optimize UI for Larger Screens: Update the UI to take advantage of the larger screens on newer iPhones.
    • Address Directional Inaccuracy: Investigate and fix the reported inaccuracies in directional information.
    • Fix Shake Map Issues: Ensure Shake Maps are displaying correctly.
    • Provide Option for Miles/Kilometers: Add an option to switch between miles and kilometers.
  • Low Priority:
    • Add iPad Support: Consider developing an iPad version of the app.
    • Implement Facebook Compatibility: Add the ability to share earthquake information on Facebook.
    • Add Quake History/Statistics: Consider adding features for viewing earthquake history and statistics.
    • Radius Area Notification: Consider adding a feature to notify users if a quake would be "felt" in their area.

Opportunities for Startup Ideas

  • Earthquake Prediction/Analysis App: Develop an app that uses machine learning to analyze earthquake data and provide predictions or risk assessments.
  • Personalized Earthquake Safety App: Create an app that provides personalized safety recommendations based on location and earthquake risk.
  • Community-Based Earthquake Reporting App: Develop an app that allows users to report their experiences during an earthquake and share information with others in their area.
  • Earthquake Early Warning System: An app that leverages sensor data and advanced algorithms to provide early warnings before an earthquake strikes.

Trends and Observations

  • Positive Sentiment Shift to Negative: Older reviews are generally more positive, while more recent reviews are more negative, indicating a decline in app quality over time.
  • Recurring Crashes: Crashing issues have been a persistent problem for several years, suggesting a lack of maintenance and updates.
  • High Demand for Push Notifications: The demand for push notifications has been consistent throughout the app's history.
  • Lack of Recent Updates: The absence of recent updates is a major concern for users.

Conclusion

The iFeltThat Earthquake app has the potential to be a valuable tool for monitoring earthquake activity. However, the persistent crashing issues and lack of updates are significantly hindering its usability and driving users away. Addressing these issues and implementing the requested features, particularly push notifications, are crucial for revitalizing the app and regaining user trust. The app's core functionality is still appreciated by many users, but without significant improvements, it risks becoming obsolete. It is recommended that the developer prioritize fixing the crashing issues, implementing push notifications, and updating the app to address compatibility issues and modernize the UI.

Original App Link

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ifeltthat-earthquake/id302079880?uo=2