# My Lightning Tracker Pro vs Fireguard Wildfire Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Lightning Tracker Pro at 81% against Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's 10%. My Lightning Tracker Pro also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 5) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99 and Fireguard Wildfire Tracker $9.99 up front. My Lightning Tracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fireguard Wildfire Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Lightning Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Lightning Tracker Pro has 6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of My Lightning Tracker Pro's written reviews are positive against 10% of Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's.

My Lightning Tracker Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Fireguard Wildfire Tracker every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Lightning Tracker Pro | Fireguard Wildfire Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireguard-wildfire-tracker/id1609656462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #195 |
| Size | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | 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 Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Weather, #150 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Monitor global lightning strikes in near real-time with detailed maps and historical data. Receive timely alerts for nearby storms and share strike information with friends. Track weather radar for incoming conditions.

**Highlights:** Global lightning strike detection, Real-time storm monitoring, Lightning strike history, Detailed map view, Proximity storm alerts, Weather radar integration, Strike sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚡ Accurate lightning tracking
- 📍 Pinpoints lightning strike locations
- 🔔 Helpful notifications
- 🌧️ Useful radar overlay
- 🔍 Detailed information on strikes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Delayed notifications
- 🗺️ Inaccurate mapping of strikes
- 🔍 Difficulty adjusting detection radius
- 💤 Slow radar updates
- 🔴 Persistent issues with free version

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to view strike history
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Implement real-time strike tracking
- Add weather radar animation/time-lapse
- Provide more customization options


### Fireguard Wildfire Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #195 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 Pro free?

My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99, and also offers 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 Pro or Fireguard Wildfire Tracker?

My Lightning Tracker Pro is rated higher. My Lightning Tracker Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Fireguard Wildfire Tracker averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do My Lightning Tracker Pro or Fireguard Wildfire Tracker have ads?

Neither My Lightning Tracker Pro nor Fireguard Wildfire Tracker shows ads.

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

My Lightning Tracker Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fireguard Wildfire Tracker every 11 days. Most recently, My Lightning Tracker Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Fireguard Wildfire Tracker on September 22, 2026.

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

My Lightning Tracker Pro currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Fireguard Wildfire Tracker at #195. 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.*