# Wildfire Info vs The Wildfire Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: The Wildfire Tracker at 4.5 against Wildfire Info's 3.4. The Wildfire Tracker also leads on chart position (#117 vs unranked) and ratings volume (173 vs 31). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wildfire Info sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year and The Wildfire Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Wildfire Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Wildfire Tracker has 173 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Wildfire Info's written reviews are positive against 42% of The Wildfire Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wildfire Info | The Wildfire Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-info/id1035221813/reviews) | **[4.5 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wildfire-tracker-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **173** |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#117** |
| Size | 4 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Gross](https://appshunter.io/developer/922822485) | [Retenica SP Z.O.O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715674718) |

## 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 |


### The Wildfire Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wildfire-tracker-fire-map/id6448724524)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Weather, #120 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Stay informed about wildfires globally with a comprehensive map and weather tracker. Receive real-time alerts, detailed updates, and air quality data to ensure safety. Plan your activities with accurate weather forecasts and wind maps.

**Highlights:** Interactive wildfire map, Real-time wildfire alerts, Weather forecasts, Air Quality Index (AQI) data, Animated wind map, Push notifications for bookmarked locations

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wildfire Tracker Full Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access! | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access! | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Wildfire Tracker Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wildfire Info free?

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

### Is The Wildfire Tracker free?

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

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

The Wildfire Tracker is rated higher. Wildfire Info averages 3.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while The Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 from 173 ratings.

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

Neither Wildfire Info nor The Wildfire Tracker shows ads.

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

Wildfire Info ships an update fortnightly, and The Wildfire Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Wildfire Info was updated on August 7, 2026 and The Wildfire Tracker on September 23, 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.*