Pflotsh Tropical vs MAPDEFIRE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pflotsh Tropical
Monitor tropical weather events with detailed data on air pressure, storm tracks, and satellite imagery. Access advanced features through a yearly subscription for comprehensive tropical cyclone analysis.
- Tropical weather phenomena assessment
- Air pressure and storm probabilities
- Storm track forecasts
- Satellite imagery
- Wave height and direction
- Water temperature data
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The ideal app to assess tropical weather phenomena, from small low pressure areas to hurricanes etc. Reliable information about air pressure, probabilities of tropical depressions, tropical storms, and tropical cyclones, storm track forecasts, satellite images, wave hight and direction, and water temperature. Pflotsh ECMWF is the "pro app" among the Pflotsh apps. If it is installed on a device and a subscription is active, all other Pflotsh apps on the same device are also activated. In order to use all features of the app, you have to purchase a subscription for Pflotsh Tropical or Pflotsh ECMWF. Without a valid subscription, access is limited to a few data requests. * The subscription provides access to all functions and all data for one year starting at the time of purchase * Price of the yearly subscription: See In-App-Purchases * The subscription can be cancelled during the first month, in which case, nothing will be charged * Otherwise, the payment will be charged to your iTunes Account * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable * The subscription will automatically renew, unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period * The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal * Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase * For the terms of use, see http://pflotsh.com/en/termsofuse.html
MAPDEFIRE
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MAP DE FIRE - Professional Fire Management for Agricultural Properties. Transform your farm into a fortress against fire with MAP DE FIRE, the ultimate agricultural fire management solution designed for landowners, managers, and firefighting professionals. INSTANT FIRE REPORTING Report fires in seconds with precise GPS coordinates. Capture photos of fires and critical detailed descriptions instantly! Real-time status updates and severity tracking. Automatic location detection for accurate reporting and faster response. COMPREHENSIVE PROPERTY MAPPING Map your entire farm with precision using GPS. Map out structures, fire breaks, access points and water resources. Indicate fire equipment quick and easy. Include emergency contact information. Create detailed property boundaries and zones. Import and manage multiple farm properties. EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM Instant WhatsApp notifications to farm contacts. Automated alerts to owners, managers, and insurance brokers. Real-time fire status updates and progress tracking. Emergency contact management with opt-in preferences. FIREFIGHTER COORDINATION Live tracking of firefighter teams and equipment. Team assignment and task management. Real-time location sharing and communication. Track performance and monitor response time. Tactical mapping for firefighting operations. COMPLETE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Document fire breaks, type of fire breaks, and maintenance status. Track water sources: dams, boreholes, tanks, and pools. Inventory firefighting equipment and vehicles. Manage trained personnel and first aid resources. Store emergency contact information and protocols. STRUCTURE DOCUMENTATION Map and document all farm structures. Record building types, occupants, and contact details. Track fire protection measures for each structure. Photo documentation and maintenance records. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Offline capability for remote farm areas. Cross-platform synchronization. Secure data storage and backup. User role management (owners, managers, firefighters). Comprehensive reporting and analytics. PERFECT FOR: Landowners and agricultural managers. Firefighting teams and emergency responders. Insurance companies and risk assessors. Agricultural cooperatives and associations. Rural property management companies. WHY CHOOSE MAP DE FIRE: Developed specifically for agricultural fire management. Professional-grade features with simple interface. Real-time coordination and communication. Comprehensive property and resource tracking. Proven emergency response system. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Fires don’t wait. Neither should you. Download MAP DE FIRE today and turn your device into a complete fire command centre. Protect your agricultural investment with the most comprehensive farm fire management solution available. Download now – because protecting your land means protecting your future.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAPDEFIRE at none against Pflotsh Tropical's 1. MAPDEFIRE also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Pflotsh Tropical sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. MAPDEFIRE asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pflotsh Tropical ships an update every 2 months, MAPDEFIRE every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pflotsh Tropical | MAPDEFIRE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Garzotto GmbH | Map De Fire |
In-app purchases
Pflotsh Tropical
- Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Year
MAPDEFIRE
No in-app purchases
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