Forest Maps 2 vs IGNIS | Wildfire Operations
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forest Maps 2
Access detailed maps of all U.S. National Forests on your mobile device. Save favorite locations and synchronize them across devices. Offline map downloads and track recording are available with a Pro upgrade.
- U.S. Forest Service maps
- Continuous map view
- Favorite spot markers
- iCloud synchronization
- Offline map downloads
- GPS location tracking
- Track recording and export
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Forest service maps on your iPhone or iPad! This app includes all areas mapped by the United States Forest Service. The map is a single, continuous map, so there's no need to search through menus to find the map you need. Save favorite spots with map markers that use iCloud to synchronize across your devices. Upgrade to Pro and get: • Map downloads. Going off the grid? Download entire forests for use when the Internet is unavailable. GPS-enabled devices such as the iPhone and the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad show your current location on the map, even when you have no network connection. • Track recording. Record your track to see where you've been. Each track shows its distance, duration, average speed, and elevation profile. Share your tracks with other Forest Maps users, open them in Google Earth, or export to a GPX file. This app was not created by and is not affiliated with the United States National Forest Service.
IGNIS | Wildfire Operations
This app provides essential fireline intelligence for wildland firefighters, centralizing critical data like GeoPDF maps, weather forecasts, and fire-specific symbology. It streamlines workflows by offering offline map access and team collaboration features, enhancing situational awareness and safety in the field.
- Overlay GeoPDF maps on dynamic base maps
- Access curated wildland fire layers
- Fire Weather Dashboard with detailed forecasts
- Offline base map access
- Team coordination via offline Bluetooth mesh
- Record tracks, draw lines, and calculate areas
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**Fireline Mapping Transformed with IGNIS** IGNIS redefines situational awareness, by centralizing essential fireline intelligence, offering unmatched capabilities: overlay GeoPDF maps on dynamic base maps, access curated wildland fire layers, utilize the Fire Weather Dashboard for detailed forecasts, and tap into fire-specific symbology and reference documents. Say goodbye to endless tabs and apps—IGNIS streamlines workflows, saving time and effort in the field. Step into the future of firefighting safety today. **IGNIS Core: FREE for Firefighters—Because the Right Tools Make a Difference** Access powerful fire intelligence tools right at your fingertips, so you can focus on what matters most: the task at hand. Key Features: - Store unlimited GeoPDF maps and layer them on dynamic base maps with 3D views. - Download sections of the base map for offline access. - Access fire-specific weather, including zone forecasts and location-based weather reports. - Build custom incident maps with fire-specific symbology. - Record tracks, draw lines, drop points, and calculate areas in acres. - Access essential reference documents directly in the app. - Curated map layers designed for wildland fire, including: - Severe Fire Danger Index - Fire Weather Advisories - Ground Medevac Transport Times - Current Incidents - Current & Historical Fire Perimeters - NOAA Weather Radar - ALERTCalifornia Cameras - Satellite Heat Detection - Wind Speed & Direction - And more! IGNIS CONNECT: OFFLINE TEAM COLLABORATION Take fireline coordination to the next level with IGNIS Connect. Everything in IGNIS Core, plus: - Team coordination through offline Bluetooth mesh networking. Share points, lines, and polygons—even without cell service. - A web app for centralized organization management, document and map sharing, and interactive mapping. - Unified coordination for field crews and office teams, keeping everyone aligned. Visit http://www.ignistech.io to learn more! Terms of Use: https://www.ignistech.io/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.ignistech.io/privacy-policy Get Help or Leave Feedback: https://help.ignistech.io/ Or email contact@ignistech.io
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IGNIS | Wildfire Operations at none against Forest Maps 2's 1. IGNIS | Wildfire Operations also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (91% vs 78%). Forest Maps 2's advantage is ratings volume (588 vs 54) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Forest Maps 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IGNIS | Wildfire Operations asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Forest Maps 2 against 4.8 for IGNIS | Wildfire Operations. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest Maps 2 has 588 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Forest Maps 2's written reviews are positive against 91% of IGNIS | Wildfire Operations's.
Forest Maps 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, IGNIS | Wildfire Operations every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forest Maps 2 | IGNIS | Wildfire Operations |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (588 ratings) | 4.8 (54 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 588 — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kinnaman Software LLC | Ignis Technologies, Inc |
Customer experience
Forest Maps 2
IGNIS | Wildfire Operations
Bugs and requests
Forest Maps 2
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incompatibility issues with iOS 13
- Tracking feature not always working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to import/export waypoints and locations
- Integration with other navigation apps
- Overlays for MVUM (Motor Vehicle Use Map) data
- Browser version for route planning
- More customization options for pins and markers
IGNIS | Wildfire Operations
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Forest Maps 2
- Pro Upgrade$2.99
IGNIS | Wildfire Operations
No in-app purchases
Questions
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