Comparison

Wildfire vs Fireguard Wildfire Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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.

About

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker

This app provides near real-time wildfire tracking using satellite data from multiple authoritative sources. It offers detailed worldwide and US-specific layers, including fire detections, perimeters, smoke plumes, and air quality. Users can monitor multiple map areas and access detailed incident information.

Highlights
  • Satellite hotspot detections
  • Worldwide and US-specific fire layers
  • Active fire perimeters
  • Smoke plume tracking
  • Air Quality Index monitoring
  • Live fire camera feeds
  • Push notifications for new incidents
Features
Currently charting
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Track wildfire activity in near real-time on a single, layered map. Fireguard pulls data from NASA, NOAA, NIFC, NWS, and other authoritative sources so you can see what's burning, where it's headed, and how conditions are changing. WORLDWIDE LAYERS • Satellite hotspot detections from Suomi-NPP, NOAA-20, NOAA-21 (VIIRS 375 m) and Terra (MODIS 1 km) • Satellite ground-track overlays showing upcoming sensor passes • Low-confidence hotspot filter to reduce false positives UNITED STATES LAYERS • GOES geostationary fire detections • Active fire perimeters and WFIGS interagency boundaries • InciWeb incidents, wildland dispatch reports, and new-start ignitions • ICS-209 large-incident tracking with assigned resources • Satellite-derived emerging fire polygons • Cal Fire California incidents • Crowdsourced initial-attack reports (NAPSG) with push notifications • NOAA smoke plume areas • Red Flag Warnings, Fire Weather Watches, and SPC Day 1 Outlook • Dry thunderstorm risk areas • Air Quality Index (AQI) monitor stations — PM2.5 and ozone • Live fire camera feeds (ALERTCalifornia) • Real-time traffic conditions INTERNATIONAL LAYERS • Canada active wildfires by province (NRCan CWFIS) • Australia NSW Rural Fire Service major incidents • Europe, Mediterranean, and Middle East fire perimeters (EFFIS) DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • No account, login, or subscription required • Monitor up to 3 map areas at once — pick a city or use your current location • Tap any marker or polygon for a detailed breakdown with source links • Toggle layers on or off to build the view you need Anyone in or near a fire-prone area — residents, first responders, ranchers, travelers, or people watching out for family — gets a clearer picture of what's happening, faster.

Screenshots

Wildfire4 screens
Fireguard Wildfire Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wildfire at $0.99 against Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's $9.99. Wildfire also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 10%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 5). Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wildfire costs $0.99 and Fireguard Wildfire Tracker $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire has 1.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Wildfire's written reviews are positive against 10% of Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wildfire ships an update monthly, Fireguard Wildfire Tracker every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Wildfire versus Fireguard Wildfire Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWildfireFireguard Wildfire Tracker
Price$0.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.4 (1.7K ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#92 — better#195
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLW Brands, LLCQvyshift LLC

Customer experience

Wildfire

All ratings1,724 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative48.6%

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%

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

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wildfire

No in-app purchases

None

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wildfire free?
Wildfire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fireguard Wildfire Tracker free?
Fireguard Wildfire Tracker costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wildfire or Fireguard Wildfire Tracker?
Fireguard Wildfire Tracker is rated higher. Wildfire averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Fireguard Wildfire Tracker averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Wildfire or Fireguard Wildfire Tracker have ads?
Neither Wildfire nor Fireguard Wildfire Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wildfire or Fireguard Wildfire Tracker?
Wildfire ships an update monthly, and Fireguard Wildfire Tracker every 11 days. Most recently, Wildfire was updated on September 24, 2026 and Fireguard Wildfire Tracker on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wildfire or Fireguard Wildfire Tracker?
Wildfire currently peaks at #92 in the App Store charts, and Fireguard Wildfire Tracker at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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