What phone do you need for a Search Console app?
QueryWatch needs iOS 26 or later on iPhone, or Android 12 or later on Android. How to check your version, and what to do if your phone is below it.
QueryWatch, an independent Google Search Console app for iPhone and Android, requires iOS 26 or later on iPhone, or Android 12 or later on Android. If your phone is below those versions the store will not offer the app, and Google Search Console in a mobile browser is the fallback. Google itself has never released an official Search Console app.
How do I check my phone’s version?
| Phone | Where to look | Needed |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | Settings, General, About, iOS Version | iOS 26 or later |
| Android | Settings, About phone, Android version | Android 12 or later |
Menu names vary slightly between Android makers. If you cannot find the version, search the Settings app for “version”.
Why is the iOS floor so high?
It is a deliberate trade-off. Requiring iOS 26 means the iPhone app can use current system features and one codebase written in Swift and SwiftUI. The cost is real: phones that cannot run iOS 26 cannot install it. We would rather say that plainly than hide it in the listing.
What if my phone is too old?
You have three options:
- Open Google Search Console in your phone’s browser. It is free and shows the same underlying data, though it is built for a desktop screen.
- Use another app whose listing supports your version. Requirements differ by app and change over time, so read the current store page. Our comparison pages show the date each competitor listing was last checked.
- Update the phone if the maker still offers a newer system version.
Does the free tier work on every supported phone?
Yes. The free tier lists every property your Google account can access, with no site limit, on both platforms. Pro adds push alerts, 16 months of history and PDF reports. Demo Mode runs the whole app, including Pro screens, on four sample properties without signing in, so you can confirm it runs well on your phone before connecting anything. See trying a Search Console app without connecting Google.
Are the iPhone and Android apps the same?
They are two native apps with the same core features. Differences, including how sign-in and widgets work, are covered in iPhone vs Android differences.
For the full feature list, see the product page. QueryWatch is independent and not affiliated with Google.
Questions
Which iOS version does QueryWatch need?
iOS 26 or later on iPhone. The iPhone app is written in Swift and SwiftUI.
Which Android version does QueryWatch need?
Android 12 or later. The Android app is written in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
Can I use QueryWatch on an older phone?
Not as an app. On a phone below those versions, Google Search Console itself still works in a mobile browser, and Demo Mode needs the app installed, so it cannot be tried there.
Do other Search Console apps have the same limit?
It varies by app. Search Console for Google also requires iOS 26 on iPhone; Search Console SEO Tracker listed iOS 17 when we last checked on 12 September 2026. Check the store listing, as requirements change.
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Free on iPhone and Android for every property you have, with no site limit. Open Demo Mode first if you want to look around before you connect a Google account.
iPhone needs iOS 26 or later; Android needs Android 12 or later. Free to download, with an optional Pro subscription. An independent app, not affiliated with Google.