# Firespot: Wildfire app — Wildfire photos, alerts, more

> Real-time wildfire information, alerts, and satellite data for global and regional fire events. (iPhone/iPad app by Rayner Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firespot-wildfire-app/id1530672708 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rayner Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443317806)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 5,510 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firespot-wildfire-app/id1530672708/reviews.md

## What is Firespot?

Firespot is the most complete source of real time wildfire information.

Worldwide coverage via satellite data, plus super-detailed agency fire data for the US and Canada.

- Perimeters and fire status
- Aircraft tracking
- Satellite images
- Wind
- Air quality
- Red flag warnings
- Satellite-detected fires
- Satellite climatological data: vegetation, moisture, etc.

Firespot subscribers can activate Alerts to receive notifications on important fire-related events. Set one or multiple areas to monitor, and Firespot will pop an alert on your phone when an important change happens.

FREE TIER:
Use the map, view all fires and red flag warnings.

PAID TIER:
Customized alerts, get notifications on your device, access all satellite images, see real-time firefighting aircraft tracking.

Firespot is not meant as a replacement for local evacuation alerts and information.

Privacy Policy: https://www.firespotapp.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.firespotapp.com/terms

## Key features

- Real-time wildfire maps
- Satellite data and imagery
- Aircraft tracking
- Wind and air quality data
- Red flag warnings
- Customizable event alerts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Firespot Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #73 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Firespot?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Keeps track of weather and fire conditions
- 🚀 Provides helpful information
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable alert areas

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated data
- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't open
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 👎 Unreliable alerts and notifications

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Fires not showing up on the map
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, charges not stopping)
- Accessibility problems (not working with VoiceOver)

**Most requested features**

- More detailed fire information (size, direction, rate of spread)
- Improved map and visualization features
- Faster data updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firespot-wildfire-app/id1530672708/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Junk

*2026-08-18, version 5.2.2*

Nothing works.  Notifications do not work.   Email setting will not work.   Fire map is not working.   So angry I paid for a year subscription.

### 1/5 — Inaccurate.

*2026-08-10, version 5.2.2*

The only accurate information is for the fires in America, anywhere else and it’s either tens of thousands hectares behind or it doesn’t show up at all. They should limit the map to only the United States because it’s misleading as hell, especially for information that’s so important to a lot of people.

### 1/5 — Fire tracker

*2026-07-31, version 5.2.2*

I feel they miss Canada sometimes and I can’t see Australia fires because they are none according to this

### 1/5 — About 2 hours late to notify for fire in area

*2026-07-10, version 5.2.2*

Fire in 20 mile radius that was pretty bad got notified after 2 hours. Likely i use non profit app and they notified me 5 minutes after fire started

### 1/5 — No info for large, nearby fire.

*2026-05-19, version 5.2.2*

There’s a wildfire that’s burned 1,300 acres less than 10 miles from my house; started more than 10 hours ago. The incident doesn’t show up in this app at all (neither on the map nor in the list).

### 4/5 — Good updates to mas

*2025-08-18, version 5.2.2*

I have enjoyed this app. I have followed numerous fires and have found the information reliable. Fast interface. Comprehensive coverage.

### 4/5 — Amazing app! except for one thing.

*2025-07-05, version 5.2.2*

So this app is AMAZING at tracking fires except whenever I use it for a few minutes it starts glitching out and the screen freezes. I don’t know if it’s my device or the app itself but it is very glitchy and my device has not had that problem. Other than that it is an amazing app! I recommend this app for people who want to know if there is a fire near the area, people who have a lot of wildfires, and people who like to plan early and get prepared for a wildfire.

### 4/5 — Decent app

*2025-06-06, version 5.2.2*

The app is pretty good but the only thing I don’t understand is the camera option, when you turn on the camera filter and select a camera it doesn’t show anything and I don’t know what it’s suppose to show , it doesn’t work

### 5/5 — It’s All We Have

*2025-05-22, version 5.2.2*

Better than Facebook for factual updates, infinitely better than Cal Fire for timeliness, it’s a literal lifesaver

### 1/5 — Not accurate

*2025-04-19, version 5.2.2*

There was a fire yesterday where people were being evacuated and this app doesn’t even show it!!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Firespot

### What does Firespot do?

Firespot provides real-time wildfire information globally, including satellite data and detailed agency reports for the US and Canada. It displays fire perimeters, aircraft tracking, wind, air quality, and red flag warnings.

### What are the key features of Firespot?

Key features include real-time wildfire maps, satellite images, aircraft tracking, wind and air quality data, red flag warnings, and customizable alerts for significant fire events. The free tier offers map access and warning visibility.

### How much does Firespot cost?

Firespot offers a free tier that allows users to view the map and see all fires and red flag warnings. A paid tier is available for customized alerts, notifications, access to all satellite images, and real-time firefighting aircraft tracking.

### Is Firespot a replacement for local evacuation alerts?

No, Firespot is not meant as a replacement for local evacuation alerts and information. It serves as a comprehensive source for wildfire data and monitoring but should not be relied upon for official evacuation orders.

### What kind of alerts can I receive with Firespot?

With a Firespot subscription, you can activate customized alerts to receive notifications on your phone for important fire-related events. You can set specific areas to monitor, and the app will alert you to significant changes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2.2 — 2023-08-10

- Fixed a crash on some older versions of iOS

### 5.2.1 — 2023-06-07

- Fixed a potential crash in the image viewer

### 5.2 — 2023-05-18

- Now includes Canadian fires

### 5.1.2 — 2023-05-18

- Minor UI polish
- Improved haptics

### 5.1.1 — 2022-08-18

- When aircraft notifications come in, you can now tap the notification to show details for the aircraft

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