# Waterbomber Wildfire Tracker — Track Waterbombers on radar > Live tracking of firefighting aircraft on radar with zone and takeoff alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Ernst Mulders.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterbomber-wildfire-tracker/id1570320526 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ernst Mulders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450988231) - Category: Reference, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 147 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 115 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch - Released: 2021-06-23 - Data updated: 2026-09-08 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterbomber-wildfire-tracker/id1570320526/reviews.md ## What is Waterbomber Wildfire Tracker? Are you interested in the aircraft used in the fire fighting operations? That means Waterbomber Wildfire Tracker is the app for you! Follow spotter planes, waterbombers and all fire fighting related aircrafts live on the radar. Want to know when a specific aircraft takes off? Set a notification alert! Set zones to receive a notification when an aircraft comes in a specific area. ## Key features - Live aircraft tracking - Firefighting aircraft identification - Radar view - Takeoff notifications - Zone alerts ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month | | Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year | | PRO | $9.99 | per month | | Pro | $99.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium One Time | $39.99 | one-time | | Pro | $249.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 18) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterbomber-wildfire-tracker/id1570320526/reviews.md ### 1/5 — No Canadian info *2026-08-06* I downloaded it because a response to another review said there was Canadian data. There is not. **Developer response:** Hey! There are numerous aircraft from Canada active in the app. Can you please reach out to my through ernst@mulde.rs to provide the feedback on what exactly you are expecting to say there is no Canadian data? This helps me to improve my app as a solo app developer, instead of just a 1 star review that doesn’t provide any more info! Many many thanks! ### 1/5 — No Canada coverage? *2026-06-03* Just paid for Premium and see no wildfire aerial assets at work anywhere in Canada? **Developer response:** There is no difference between the free version of the app and paid version in terms of coverage! There are a lot of Canadian assets in the app, so either your area isn’t properly covered by the receivers or I’m missing assets. I believe you already reached out to ernst@mulde.rs, but if you haven’t please do so, so I can get some more information! Thanks a lot! ### 1/5 — Retired 1st Responder *2025-09-07* This App is a pay for use. The important information requires pay for use- important potential life saving information. Hikers, Campers, & rural household’s are most at risk in mountainous areas. This App should just be honest a state pay for use. **Developer response:** All flight info is, in contrast to other fire related apps, for free. I don’t understand what you are talking about. Some additional info/features do require a fee, but that’s because I also have to keep the app running. Not everything can be for free.. ### 1/5 — Nothing in Canada still, *2025-08-16* Downloaded as we know waterbombers are fighting a local fire. Nothing, can see them on flight radar, If your in Canada this doesn’t help, just wanted to narrow down the planes **Developer response:** Hey! Can you please reach out to me via ernst@mulde.rs? I want to double check why they don’t show up, either I’m missing waterbombers in my dataset, or they are flying without transponder/out of receiver reach. Would really appreciate it if you can email me, so I can improve! ### 5/5 — Love WATERbomber *2025-01-12* Love the app, but the lifetime buyout is way too much. There is no other app that does just firefighting aircraft so this app has got this genre cornered. Lower the prices and myopic can take this along way. **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! I get that you want a lower price, who doesn’t want a free lunch right! The problem is: live aircraft data doesn’t come cheap. Neither is app development. So there’s little I can do about that without turning it into a loss for myself. Thanks for your understanding! All the best, Ernst ### 1/5 — Nothing in Canada *2024-07-26* Don’t bother. **Developer response:** Did you already have had a chance to check out the latest updates? Would love to get your feedback on those! ### 5/5 — Great Info *2024-07-23* Quick updates providing quality info ### 3/5 — Canada app *2024-07-08* Anything for Canada yet? Specifically Saskatchewan **Developer response:** There is a batch of Saskatchewan being added in the next update which I’m currently testing. Give it two more weeks! Thanks! ### 2/5 — The app was great during the ‘23 fire season, now, it’s useless *2024-03-04* I loved this app when I first found it last year, I was able to track planes working fires near us, as well as other large fires in the state. Imagine my surprise when I opened the app, only to find California aircraft were the only ones showing. With my state operating on a million plus acre wildfire, not having flight data is a bit annoying. **Developer response:** Hey! That sounds strange, since the launch of the app I only added aircraft it tracks, never removed them! Can you email me at ernst@mulde.rs so I can check what’s going on? Thanks a lot! ### 5/5 — Great app *2023-07-22* Great app ## Frequently asked questions about Waterbomber Wildfire Tracker ### What does Waterbomber Wildfire Tracker do? This app allows you to follow spotter planes, waterbombers, and other fire-fighting related aircraft live on a radar. It provides real-time tracking information for these specialized aircraft. ### Can I get notified about specific aircraft movements? Yes, you can set notification alerts to be informed when a specific aircraft takes off. Additionally, you can set up zones to receive notifications when an aircraft enters a particular area. ### Is Waterbomber Wildfire Tracker free to use? The application is free to download and use, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. Specific features or an ad-free experience may be available through these in-app purchase options. ### Who would find this app useful? This app is designed for individuals who are interested in the aircraft used in fire-fighting operations. This includes aviation enthusiasts, emergency response followers, or anyone curious about aerial wildfire suppression efforts. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2026.7.1 — 2026-09-04 - Fixed a small bug on the settings screen - The missing aircraft form now points to a different form for quicker processing ### 2026.7 — 2026-09-01 This update adds an exciting new part to Waterbomber => the ability to show wildfires. These fires are coming from satellite information, and filtered on fires we see aircraft responding to. Feedback is more than welcome, please use the form in the app or mail to me directly to ernst@mulde.rs! ### 2026.6 — 2026-08-11 Introducing Flights! • Aircraft change, flights stay the same — follow a flight instead of a single airframe • New flight detail panel with flight history • Mark flights as favourite • Get notified on takeoff, or when another aircraft takes over • Search now finds flights and call signs too Also: a roomier search bar and various small improvements. ### 2026.5.1 — 2026-07-04 - Ability to pause zone notifications - Various smaller improvements ### 2026.4.4 — 2026-06-12 Bug fixes and stability improvements. ## Apps similar to Waterbomber Wildfire Tracker | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PiperProFlight](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piperproflight/id6449442741) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Reference | | [158th Fighter Wing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/158th-fighter-wing/id1435568915) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Reference | | [144th Fighter Wing – CA ANG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/144th-fighter-wing-ca-ang/id1541341847) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Reference | | [Colorado Air National Guard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorado-air-national-guard/id1387447642) | 3.0 (6) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Ernst Mulders - [SunTimes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suntimes/id1450988232) - [AirAssist Radar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airassist-radar/id1497325355) All apps by Ernst Mulders: https://appshunter.io/developer/1450988231 ## Related topics [ernst mulders](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ernst-mulders) · [waterbomber wildfire tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/waterbomber-wildfire-tracker) · [wildfires track](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wildfires-track) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*