Comparison

Alberta Fire Bans vs NTV+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alberta Fire Bans

Access the latest and most reliable information on active fire advisories, restrictions, and bans across Alberta. The app provides real-time updates and offline access to critical safety information.

Highlights
  • Real-time fire advisories and bans
  • Offline map and alert access
  • Searchable by location
  • Color-coded alert display
  • Location services
  • Notification alerts
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Stay up to date with the Alberta Fire Bans mobile application! Regardless of where you are in Alberta, the Alberta Fire Bans application will help you find the most current and reliable information on all active fire advisories, fire restrictions, fire bans, and OHV restrictions in Alberta. FEATURES - Offline mode: once the map and alerts have been downloaded through a network connection (wifi, phone data, etc.), you will be able to view all alerts and relevant information when out of cell coverage - Helpful tutorial to navigate through the application - Robust search bar to help you quickly find any town, city, municipal district, or forested area within Alberta - Colour-coded display bar allows you to conveniently view all active alerts on the map - Standard and satellite views to suit your viewing preference - Location services to find your current location - Sign up for notifications so you know when an area’s alert status changes Alberta Fire Bans is a partnership with fire agencies and municipalities across the province to ensure the most accurate and reliable information is always publicly available. DISCLAIMER Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented on this application. However, the Government of Alberta does not take responsibility for outdated or incorrect information. This includes the accuracy of boundaries on the application. Every individual is responsible for knowing and following the legislation and bylaws of the area they are in at any given time. If you have questions about a jurisdiction’s boundaries, please contact the appropriate agency or municipality.

About

NTV+

Stream live news and programs from NTV, Canada's Superstation. Access newscasts and popular shows without needing a cable subscription or login. Enjoy the province's only live weekend news broadcast.

Highlights
  • Live streaming of NTV newscasts
  • Stream NTV programs
  • No cable subscription required
  • No login required
  • Province's only live weekend news
Features
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Watch NTV+ — live streaming from NTV, Canada’s Superstation, based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. NTV is the province’s only privately owned, province‑wide television station, broadcasting 24 hours a day. Owned and operated by the Newfoundland Broadcasting Company, NTV has proudly served audiences since 1955. No cable subscription or login required. Start streaming with NTV+. ----- https://ntvplus.ca/terms-conditions/ https://ntvplus.ca/privacy/

Screenshots

Alberta Fire Bans4 screens
NTV+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NTV+ at monthly against Alberta Fire Bans's every 5 months. NTV+ also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 10%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alberta Fire Bans ships an update every 5 months, NTV+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Alberta Fire Bans versus NTV+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlberta Fire BansNTV+
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Government of AlbertaNewfoundland Broadcasting Co. Ltd.

Customer experience

Alberta Fire Bans

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

NTV+

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Alberta Fire Bans

No in-app purchases

None

NTV+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alberta Fire Bans free?
Alberta Fire Bans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NTV+ free?
NTV+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alberta Fire Bans or NTV+ have ads?
Neither Alberta Fire Bans nor NTV+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alberta Fire Bans or NTV+?
Alberta Fire Bans ships an update every 5 months, and NTV+ monthly. Most recently, Alberta Fire Bans was updated on September 25, 2026 and NTV+ on October 12, 2026.

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