# Wildfire Info vs Wildfire Map Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Wildfire Map Tracker at 5.0 against Wildfire Info's 3.4. Wildfire Map Tracker also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Wildfire Info's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wildfire Info sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year and Wildfire Map Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wildfire Map Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire Info has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Wildfire Info's written reviews are positive against 0% of Wildfire Map Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wildfire Info ships an update fortnightly, Wildfire Map Tracker daily. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wildfire Info | Wildfire Map Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-info/id1035221813/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-map-tracker/id1645442024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **38.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 4 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Gross](https://appshunter.io/developer/922822485) | [Luz Ochoa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508017518) |

## What reviewers say

### Wildfire Info

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-info/id1035221813)

Stay informed about global wildfire and prescribed burn activity. Access real-time data from various sources including satellite imagery, official incident reports, and news feeds. Includes hyper-local weather forecasts for the USA, Canada, and Australia.

**Highlights:** Global wildfire and prescribed burn maps, MODIS/VIIRS thermal hotspot data, Inciweb & CAL FIRE incident links, Hyper-local weather forecasts (USA, Canada, Australia), Wildfire news aggregation, Satellite smoke plume animations, Map measurement tool

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wildfire Info Premium | $0.99 | per year |


### Wildfire Map Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-map-tracker/id1645442024)

This app provides an interactive map to monitor active wildfires in the US, alongside global volcanic activity and hurricane storms. It's designed for educational purposes, offering real-time and historical data visualization.

**Highlights:** Wildfire monitoring (US), Volcanic activity tracking, Hurricane storm alerts, Interactive global map, Historical data visualization, Educational purposes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wildfire Info free?

Wildfire Info is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wildfire Map Tracker free?

Wildfire Map Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wildfire Info or Wildfire Map Tracker?

Wildfire Map Tracker is rated higher. Wildfire Info averages 3.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Wildfire Map Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wildfire Info or Wildfire Map Tracker have ads?

Wildfire Map Tracker shows ads; Wildfire Info does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wildfire Info or Wildfire Map Tracker?

Wildfire Info ships an update fortnightly, and Wildfire Map Tracker daily. Most recently, Wildfire Info was updated on August 7, 2026 and Wildfire Map Tracker on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*