# Pacific Hurricane Tracker vs Wildfire

The clearest difference is price: Pacific Hurricane Tracker at Free against Wildfire's $0.99. Wildfire's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Pacific Hurricane Tracker is free to download; Wildfire costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Wildfire holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pacific Hurricane Tracker's written reviews are positive against 40% of Wildfire's.

Pacific Hurricane Tracker ships an update every 9 months, Wildfire monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacific Hurricane Tracker | Wildfire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-hurricane-tracker/id1043874427/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **40.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [corey hoggard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042853133) | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacific Hurricane Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-hurricane-tracker/id1043874427)

Track hurricanes, tropical storms, and depressions in the Atlantic with detailed weather data. View global cloud cover, precipitation, wind, and wave information on an interactive map. Includes real-time data from official sources.

**Highlights:** Hurricane, tropical storm, and depression tracking, Global cloud cover visualization, Wave height and precipitation data, NOAA buoy and ship observations, Real-time wind data, GPS location integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wildfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive wildfire and weather data, including real-time fire detection from satellites, detailed fire weather outlooks, and hazardous condition zones. It offers advanced forecasting and incident reports for informed decision-making.

**Highlights:** MODIS & VIIRS thermal satellite fire detection, 8-day fire weather outlooks, Hazardous wildfire condition zones, GOES-16 satellite imagery animations, National Fire Incident Reports, 7-day fire potential forecast

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for tracking wildfires
- 🚀 Provides good regional overview
- 💡 Helpful for staying informed during fire season
- 🚀 Detailed fire information and forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks real-time fire data and updates
- 🗺️ Limited map details and functionality
- 📍 Unable to identify specific fire locations
- 🇨🇦 Excludes Canadian fire data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Maps and data fail to load properly
- Inaccurate or outdated fire information

**Requested features**

- Add alerts and evacuation zone mapping
- Improve map interface and navigation
- Provide more detailed fire name and location information
- Expand coverage to include Canadian fires


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacific Hurricane Tracker free?

Pacific Hurricane Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wildfire free?

Wildfire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pacific Hurricane Tracker or Wildfire?

Wildfire is rated higher. Pacific Hurricane Tracker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Wildfire averages 4.4 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Pacific Hurricane Tracker or Wildfire have ads?

Pacific Hurricane Tracker shows ads; Wildfire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pacific Hurricane Tracker or Wildfire?

Pacific Hurricane Tracker ships an update every 9 months, and Wildfire monthly. Most recently, Pacific Hurricane Tracker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Wildfire on October 27, 2026.

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