Comparison

Wildfire Report vs Fire Watch and Alerts

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 Watch and Alerts

This app monitors wildfire risks using localized weather data and AI analysis of live streams. It provides a probability rating for fire likelihood and alerts users to detected fires or normal conditions.

Highlights
  • Weather-based wildfire risk probability
  • AI-powered live stream fire detection
  • Real-time fire alerts
  • Localized weather data integration
  • Adaptive monitoring system
Features
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Fire Watch keeps you and your neighborhood informed about wildfires before they become emergencies. SATELLITE AND COMMUNITY DETECTION Fire Watch combines NASA satellite hot spot data with reports from real people to build an accurate, up-to-date picture of wildfire activity near you. A single satellite detection or camera-verified report flags a possible fire. Independent confirmations from others turn it into a confirmed alert, so you get a clear signal instead of noise. REAL-TIME MAP See confirmed fires, potential hot spots, and official fire perimeters on one map. Tap any marker for details, including photos submitted by other users. SMART ALERTS Set a home location and a watch radius, then get notified the moment a wildfire is detected nearby. Choose which alerts matter to you: confirmed fires, possible fires, or a daily fire risk score based on local weather. REPORT WHAT YOU SEE Spot smoke or flames? Snap a photo with Spot a Fire. An on-device model checks the photo before you can send a report, so alerts stay accurate. Community confirmations help turn a single report into a trusted, broadcast alert. TAKE IT WITH YOU Turn on optional background location to get alerted about fires near wherever you actually are, not just your home, plus occasional "do you see it?" checks that help keep everyone's information current. BE PREPARED A wildfire prep checklist, evacuation resources, and a simple way to photograph your home for insurance records help you get ready before fire season arrives. LIVE CAMERAS Watch public wildfire cameras or add your own. An on-device model continuously checks camera feeds for signs of fire and lets you know right away. Fire Watch is built for communities who want an early, honest picture of wildfire risk, not just another notification stream. Stay aware, stay ready, and help keep your neighbors informed too.

Screenshots

Wildfire Report4 screens
Fire Watch and Alerts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fire Watch and Alerts at 100% against Wildfire Report's 50%. Fire Watch and Alerts also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Wildfire Report's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (38 vs 5). 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 Watch and Alerts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fire Watch and Alerts 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Wildfire Report's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fire Watch and Alerts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wildfire Report ships an update every 5 months, Fire Watch and Alerts every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wildfire Report versus Fire Watch and Alerts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWildfire ReportFire Watch and Alerts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRobin BollenKindle Product and Services Limited Liability Company

Customer experience

Wildfire Report

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

Fire Watch and Alerts

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Watch and Alerts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wildfire Report free?
Wildfire Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fire Watch and Alerts free?
Fire Watch and Alerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wildfire Report or Fire Watch and Alerts?
Fire Watch and Alerts is rated higher. Wildfire Report averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Fire Watch and Alerts averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Wildfire Report or Fire Watch and Alerts have ads?
Wildfire Report shows ads; Fire Watch and Alerts does not.
Which is updated more often, Wildfire Report or Fire Watch and Alerts?
Wildfire Report ships an update every 5 months, and Fire Watch and Alerts every 16 months. Most recently, Wildfire Report was updated on September 8, 2026 and Fire Watch and Alerts on September 22, 2026.

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