# Wildfire Info — user reviews > 36 indexed App Store user reviews of Wildfire Info by David Gross, rated 3.40/5 from 31 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-info/id1035221813/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-info/id1035221813.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 17 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 9 ## Newest reviews (10 of 36) ### 2/5 — Old app needs updated *2024-08-01, version 4.8* Interface is basic and old school. Needs a redesign to stay modern. Since other much more modern and frequently updated apps with the same functionality always exist, it’s better to avoid this one - it’s not supported and should probably be retired. ### 2/5 — Wildfire info *2024-05-14* Still getting run time errors it never lasted this long I guess it’s time to move on and delete it ### 3/5 — Information not current *2023-08-20, version 4.7.1* Perhaps lack of information on the ground limits the ability of any such app to provide current information on fire perimeter, but it would be helpful (particularly for those with family members in or near an impacted area) to have some idea of the present size, growth of a fire, and how much of a threat a fire poses to any certain area. The fire perimeter information hasn’t been updated in nearly 10 hours. A fire can cover a lot of ground in that time. ### 2/5 — Info incomplete *2020-08-26, version 3.6* While this looks like a good app, it’s very inconsistent. Many fire perimeter maps are not available. That should be the most important item to show. ### 3/5 — Out of Date *2019-07-28, version 2.9.2* The information on this app is usually out of date. It shows fires that have been put out months ago. ### 2/5 — Wildfire Info not current *2019-07-24, version 2.9.2* The Wildfire app is days behind current events and not effective for emergency public information. I have stopped using it in favor of local emergency services reports. ### 4/5 — Barely launches on ios12!!! *2018-11-28, version 2.9.2* Just updated on ios12 and now the app doesn’t even refresh. I’m trying to track fires in my area!!! Update - developer says there was a server issue. Still a great app! ### 2/5 — Blank maps *2017-12-17, version 2.7.1* There is a huge fire (Thomas Fire) but most maps are blank or have sparse push pins so this app is useless ### 3/5 — Crashes! *2017-10-24, version 2.6.2* Sounds like a great idea, but it crashes on my iPad 10.5 ### 5/5 — So far so good *2017-09-02, version 2.5.2* Haven't had a chance to use it much yet but it has several sites with up to date information since it is pulling directly from the sources. Not a great interface but it does pull these sources together on one page. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Wildfire info *2024-05-19, version 4.7.1* Still getting run time errors it never lasted this long I guess it’s time to move on and delete it will be using watch duty for fire info now. This has not been updated for over 3 years not good. ### 1/5 — Not updated anymore *2024-04-19, version 4.7.1* App doesn’t seem to be managed anymore, fires are rarely shown or updated. Used to be a great resource and now is useless. ### 1/5 — The app unfortunately does not hold record *2022-11-17, version 4.7.1* This app is horrible it is about whenever I try to make a fire go into a place it never updates the wildfires that makes the app bad take it off who needs an app with it I think it reminds me of Wikipedia not encyclopedia but if you can’t delete it just add more wildfires to the app this is reticules I can’t handle it anymore ### 1/5 — Useless *2021-08-31, version 4.7* The map will not display. Shows pins and thats all, nothing more. Using IOS 12.4.1. ### 1/5 — Useless *2020-08-19, version 3.5* This app is useless. Wildfires have been raging for 2 days in Napa and Sonoma counties in California with extensive evacuation orders. I’ve been trying to get information but there’s not a peep re. things like CAL Fire incident reports or updates via this app. The best I can do is stale information from the San Francisco newspaper. ### 1/5 — Will not launch on 13.5.1 *2020-06-24, version 3.1* The app crashes immediately upon launch. I’ve tried deleting and reinstalling several times to no avail ### 1/5 — NO WAY TO SIGN UP FOR ALERTS. *2019-10-25, version 3.0* California fires and NO ALERTS? ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work well *2018-04-14, version 2.8* There is a 90 square mile fire in Woodward County, Oklahoma and the air in Norman 140 miles away is filled with smoke, but this app doesn’t know about it! Deleted. ### 1/5 — Very Very General *2017-06-16, version 1.8.1* Names fires, gives you size and that's about it. Looking for an app with details like the website inciweb, coordinates, fuel type, movement, projected containment, etc. ### 1/5 — Not ALL State In This App NO WA STATE FORESTS *2017-02-23, version 1.8.1* Next to a Washington State Forest. And every summer we worry about forest fires from tourists flipping their cigarettes out on the road in the forest or campfires not put out properly. Or tourist randomly shooting their guns in the forest sparking off a wildfire. But there's nothing here for Washington state. So it does me no good. I'll be deleting this app and look for a WA State app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it! *2021-07-24, version 4.6* Living in a drought area of California where wildfires have happened, I check this site at least twice daily. Thanks for making me feel more secure. ### 5/5 — Great way to stay informed of the fires within ones surroundings. *2020-09-23, version 3.8* Minimalistic app, providing the MODIS and CAL Fire and other useful maps. ### 5/5 — A great tool *2020-08-26, version 3.6* Thank you so much for such a great app - I had some trouble initially with the fire map not showing anything except the topographical map. The developer contacted me. I deleted and then downloaded the app again. It is now working perfectly. ### 5/5 — Inciweb at hands reach! *2020-08-05, version 3.4* Inciweb is my go to website for all active wildfire events. I do not live in an area prone to wildfires but I do pay close attention to them as I do travel quite a bit. Along with Inciweb this app provides outlooks for the country. Awesome app! ### 5/5 — Impressive array of easy to access data and feeds *2020-06-14, version 3.1* Minor suggestions- allow users to bookmark favorite twitter feed for their area. And perhaps explanation of how to interpret the power ratings of MODIS VIIRS readings. Overall- 5 stars. ### 5/5 — great app for what it does *2019-10-26, version 3.0* who needs the hyperbolic news when you can just get actual fire data direct from reliable sources. love this app - especially when my mom texts from montana with whatever recent sensationalist nonsense the TV has had to say about fires here in california. 5 stars. ### 5/5 — Great Developer & Important App *2018-11-16, version 2.9.2* This is a crucial app if you love in wildfire country. The developer (David) responded rapidly to my feedback. I’m grateful for this invaluable app and hope it continues to be so well supported and evolved. ### 5/5 — Great app!! A must have!! *2018-07-28, version 2.9* This is an awesome app for quick access to California Fire status. It streamlines access to fire maps and twitter feeds. Thank you!! ### 5/5 — One Stop Shopping *2018-07-19, version 2.9* Lots of links to any Wildfire info you may need in one location. Nice job. ### 5/5 — This is what professionals in California have nearby *2018-07-14, version 2.9* First, to all the reviewers who don’t know, the ‘Cal’ in Cal Fire stands for California (formerly CDF or California Department of Forestry). This is your first stop for information on wildfires in California so that is where the priority information emphasis is The Cal Fire active fire map is your number one first stop to see the morning and evening report stats and assess each fire in the state. Having the Twitter feed included is golden. Those two features alone are worth having this in you pocket if you use them for work (as I do) could be threatened by an active fire or just want to know what’s going on. (Note - I write very few reviews and am not a Cal Fire employee, but my work puts me at many of the state's biggest wildfires) --- *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 2026-08-07.*