# My Lightning Tracker & Alerts vs Fireguard Wildfire Tracker

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts and Fireguard Wildfire Tracker both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of My Lightning Tracker & Alerts's written reviews are positive against 8% of Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's. My Lightning Tracker & Alerts also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and ratings volume (67K vs 5). Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts is free to download; Fireguard Wildfire Tracker costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Lightning Tracker & Alerts has 67K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of My Lightning Tracker & Alerts's written reviews are positive against 8% of Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's.

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts ships an update every 5 days, Fireguard Wildfire Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Lightning Tracker & Alerts | Fireguard Wildfire Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-and-alerts/id1175031987/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireguard-wildfire-tracker/id1609656462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #182 |
| Size | 54 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) | [Qvyshift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536442361) |

## What reviewers say

### My Lightning Tracker & Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-and-alerts/id1175031987)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Monitor global lightning strikes in near real-time with live maps and notifications. Track thunderstorms, view historical strike data, and share strike information with friends. Includes weather radar for upcoming conditions.

**Highlights:** Global lightning strike detection, Real-time thunderstorm monitoring, Lightning strike notifications, Historical strike data, Weather radar integration, Strike sharing with friends

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate lightning tracking
- 🚀 Real-time notifications
- 💡 Customizable alert radius
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for outdoor activities and safety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delayed or missed notifications
- 🐛 Radar feature issues (static, missing tiles)
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Potential security concerns
- 💰 Intrusive full-screen ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Location tracking not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add wind direction and speed to radar
- Provide historical lightning strike data
- Implement Apple Watch support
- Allow setting multiple saved locations
- Add option to only notify on closer strikes


### Fireguard Wildfire Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireguard-wildfire-tracker/id1609656462)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides near real-time wildfire tracking using satellite data from multiple authoritative sources. It offers detailed worldwide and US-specific layers, including fire detections, perimeters, smoke plumes, and air quality. Users can monitor multiple map areas and access detailed incident information.

**Highlights:** Satellite hotspot detections, Worldwide and US-specific fire layers, Active fire perimeters, Smoke plume tracking, Air Quality Index monitoring, Live fire camera feeds, Push notifications for new incidents

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Lightning Tracker & Alerts free?

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fireguard Wildfire Tracker free?

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Lightning Tracker & Alerts or Fireguard Wildfire Tracker?

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts is rated higher. My Lightning Tracker & Alerts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Fireguard Wildfire Tracker averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do My Lightning Tracker & Alerts or Fireguard Wildfire Tracker have ads?

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts shows ads; Fireguard Wildfire Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Lightning Tracker & Alerts or Fireguard Wildfire Tracker?

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts ships an update every 5 days, and Fireguard Wildfire Tracker weekly. Most recently, My Lightning Tracker & Alerts was updated on November 9, 2026 and Fireguard Wildfire Tracker on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, My Lightning Tracker & Alerts or Fireguard Wildfire Tracker?

My Lightning Tracker & Alerts currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and Fireguard Wildfire Tracker at #182. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*