Comparison

Wildfire Report vs Fire Alert for Forests

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

Head to head
About

Wildfire Report

Report and view active wildfires globally on a real-time map. Get alerts for detected fires and share reports directly to social media. Essential for travelers during wildfire season.

Highlights
  • Real-time wildfire map
  • Report fires with location
  • Social media sharing integration
  • Satellite fire detection
  • Alerts for detected fires
  • Indicates no reported fires
Features
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Global warming has increased the risks related to nature fires significantly. With this app, you can warn other people by reporting fires via the interface. When you see a fire and you report it, your location will be sent to our backend servers and in real-time visualized for all other users on the map. You can report fires in the app directly, report them on Twitter -- the twitter sheet will be pre-filled with a screenshot of your location and the twitter handle of the fire brigade. The same is true for Facebook users. The reported fires to social media are also indicated with Pins on the map. Furthermore, you can also check where fires are detected by satellites. When you are a tourist in this country don't underestimate the danger of wildfires during the summer period, please check this app before you go on the road. If there are no fires reported or detected, the app will indicate this as well. Note that they can have a delay of 3 hours, depending on the orbit. Please share the app, the more people use it the better it works. Please consider supporting the app by buying an In-App-Purchase, if you find it useful.

About

Fire Alert for Forests

Receive real-time alerts for global heat anomalies and potential wildfires using NASA satellite data. This tool empowers users to prepare, prevent, and protect against forest fires, especially in areas lacking early warning systems.

Highlights
  • Real-time global heat anomaly alerts
  • Utilizes NASA satellite data
  • Customizable area monitoring
  • Swift wildfire detection
  • Supports climate protection efforts
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Prepare, prevent, protect with FireAlert from Plant-for-the-Planet that harnesses the power of NASA satellite data to provide real-time alerts of global heat anomalies - a potent tool in the battle against wildfires. As the climate crisis fuels forest fires, early detection is the key to prevention. Yet, many regions globally lack efficient early warning systems. This is where FireAlert steps in, delivering a free and user-friendly solution to detect and combat wildfires swiftly, especially in regions lacking robust early warning systems. FireAlert provides a significant advantage by turning NASA's advanced FIRMS system data into actionable insights. Until now, this data was only accessible via email. With FireAlert, you can specify the area you wish to monitor and receive real-time alerts on your smartphone, empowering you to respond rapidly to forest fires near your area or restoration projects. FireAlert aims to contribute significantly to climate protection, support firefighting missions, and aid restoration organizations globally. Join us in this critical mission against wildfires, for the future of our planet is in our hands.

Screenshots

Wildfire Report4 screens
Fire Alert for Forests4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wildfire Report at 50% against Fire Alert for Forests's 0%. Wildfire Report also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 1). Fire Alert for Forests's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Wildfire Report sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Fire Alert for Forests asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fire Alert for Forests holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire Report has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Wildfire Report's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fire Alert for Forests's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wildfire Report ships an update every 5 months, Fire Alert for Forests monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wildfire Report versus Fire Alert for Forests: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWildfire ReportFire Alert for Forests
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRobin BollenPlant-for-the-Planet Foundation, Stiftung des burgerlichen Rechts

Customer experience

Wildfire Report

All ratings38 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Fire Alert for Forests

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Wildfire Report

One-time8
  • VIIRS satellite mapFree
  • USA Fire Report$0.99
  • Fires reported in Europe$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Wild fire report South America$0.99
  • Buy South East Asia map$0.99
  • Purchase Central America$0.99
  • Buy Nord Central Africa map$0.99
  • Remove Banner$1.99
None

Fire Alert for Forests

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wildfire Report free?
Wildfire Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fire Alert for Forests free?
Fire Alert for Forests is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wildfire Report or Fire Alert for Forests?
Fire Alert for Forests is rated higher. Wildfire Report averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Fire Alert for Forests averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wildfire Report or Fire Alert for Forests have ads?
Wildfire Report shows ads; Fire Alert for Forests does not.
Which is updated more often, Wildfire Report or Fire Alert for Forests?
Wildfire Report ships an update every 5 months, and Fire Alert for Forests monthly. Most recently, Wildfire Report was updated on September 8, 2026 and Fire Alert for Forests on September 14, 2026.

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