# Wildfire vs Kestrel LiNK

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, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wildfire | Kestrel LiNK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042/reviews)** | [2.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kestrel-link/id1489485544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **40.3% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | #196 |
| Size | 9 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) | [Nielsen-Kellerman Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/698732840) |

## What reviewers say

### Wildfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for tracking wildfires
- 🚀 Provides good regional overview
- 💡 Helpful for staying informed during fire season
- 🚀 Detailed fire information and forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks real-time fire data and updates
- 🗺️ Limited map details and functionality
- 📍 Unable to identify specific fire locations
- 🇨🇦 Excludes Canadian fire data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Maps and data fail to load properly
- Inaccurate or outdated fire information

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kestrel-link/id1489485544)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Monitor environmental data, Download data, Share data, Send data to the cloud, Connect with Kestrel Instruments devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wildfire free?

Wildfire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kestrel LiNK free?

Kestrel LiNK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wildfire or Kestrel LiNK?

Wildfire is rated higher. Wildfire averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Kestrel LiNK averages 2.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Wildfire or Kestrel LiNK have ads?

Neither Wildfire nor Kestrel LiNK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wildfire or Kestrel LiNK?

Wildfire ships an update monthly, and Kestrel LiNK every 2 months. Most recently, Wildfire was updated on October 27, 2026 and Kestrel LiNK on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wildfire or Kestrel LiNK?

Wildfire currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and Kestrel LiNK at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*