# Wildfires Live vs Firespot

The clearest difference is rating: Firespot at 4.7 against Wildfires Live's 3.8. Firespot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6K vs 4). Wildfires Live's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wildfires Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Firespot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Firespot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firespot has 6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wildfires Live ships an update every 4 days, Firespot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wildfires Live | Firespot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfires-live/id1263631378/reviews) | **[4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firespot-wildfire-app/id1530672708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Machado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162740655) | [Rayner Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443317806) |

## What reviewers say

### Wildfires Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfires-live/id1263631378)

View the real-time status of fires occurring in Portugal. Stay informed about active incidents across the country.

**Highlights:** Real-time fire status, Incident reporting, Portugal-specific data, Live updates

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro (Annual) | $8.99 | per year |


### Firespot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firespot-wildfire-app/id1530672708)

Access real-time wildfire information worldwide with satellite data and detailed agency reports for the US and Canada. Monitor fire perimeters, aircraft, wind, air quality, and warnings. Subscribers receive custom alerts for significant fire events.

**Highlights:** Real-time wildfire maps, Satellite data and imagery, Aircraft tracking, Wind and air quality data, Red flag warnings, Customizable event alerts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Firespot Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps track of weather and fire conditions
- 🚀 Provides helpful information
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable alert areas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated data
- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't open
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 👎 Unreliable alerts and notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Fires not showing up on the map
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, charges not stopping)
- Accessibility problems (not working with VoiceOver)

**Requested features**

- More detailed fire information (size, direction, rate of spread)
- Improved map and visualization features
- Faster data updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wildfires Live free?

Wildfires Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Firespot free?

Firespot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wildfires Live or Firespot?

Firespot is rated higher. Wildfires Live averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Firespot averages 4.7 from 6K ratings.

### Do Wildfires Live or Firespot have ads?

Wildfires Live shows ads; Firespot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wildfires Live or Firespot?

Wildfires Live ships an update every 4 days, and Firespot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wildfires Live was updated on November 2, 2026 and Firespot on November 11, 2026.

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