Wildfire vs Kestrel LiNK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wildfire
This app provides comprehensive wildfire and weather data, including real-time fire detection from satellites, detailed fire weather outlooks, and hazardous condition zones. It offers advanced forecasting and incident reports for informed decision-making.
- MODIS & VIIRS thermal satellite fire detection
- 8-day fire weather outlooks
- Hazardous wildfire condition zones
- GOES-16 satellite imagery animations
- National Fire Incident Reports
- 7-day fire potential forecast
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Download the most comprehensive Wildfire app for iOS. CURRENT WILDFIRES - MODIS Thermal Satellite Fire Detection - VIIRS IBAND Fire Detection - MODIS + VIIRS Spot Details - Fire Weather Outlook: Days 1 - 8 - Large Fire Points - Dry Thunderstorm Fire Weather Outlook - National Fire Incident Reports - Fire Potential Index: 7-day Forecast - Large Fire Probability - Fire Danger Rating - Expected Large Fires per PSA - National Significant Fire Outlook: 4-months - NFDRS Dead Fuel Moisture - US Drought Monitor & Index HAZARDOUS WILDFIRE CONDITION ZONES - Detailed NOAA discussion GOES-16 SATELLITE IMAGERY ANIMATIONS - Regional zones (CONUS) * Available for iPhone and iPad with single purchase * Feel free to contact me at mwnbdc@gmail.com if you have any questions. Enjoy.
Kestrel LiNK
This application allows users to monitor, download, and share environmental data collected by Kestrel Instruments meters and data loggers. It provides a seamless way to send your weather information to the cloud for further analysis and accessibility.
- Monitor environmental data
- Download data
- Share data
- Send data to the cloud
- Connect with Kestrel Instruments devices
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Monitor, download, share or send your weather data to the cloud from your Kestrel Instruments environment meter or data logger.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Kestrel LiNK at Free against Wildfire's $0.99. Wildfire's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 31). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Kestrel LiNK is free to download; Wildfire costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wildfire holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire has 1.7K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Wildfire's written reviews are positive against 27% of Kestrel LiNK's.
Wildfire ships an update monthly, Kestrel LiNK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wildfire | Kestrel LiNK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.7K ratings) — better | 2.9 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews — better | 27.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #96 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LW Brands, LLC | Nielsen-Kellerman Co. |
Customer experience
Wildfire
Kestrel LiNK
Bugs and requests
Wildfire
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Maps and data fail to load properly
- Inaccurate or outdated fire information
Requested features
4 requests- Add alerts and evacuation zone mapping
- Improve map interface and navigation
- Provide more detailed fire name and location information
- Expand coverage to include Canadian fires
Kestrel LiNK
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Wildfire
No in-app purchases
Kestrel LiNK
No in-app purchases
