Wildfire vs Pocket RAWS
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.
Pocket RAWS
Access near real-time weather data from Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) across California. Monitor fire danger ratings, fuel conditions, and set custom weather alerts for your favorite stations. Essential for firefighters and those in fire-prone areas.
- View California RAWS weather stations
- Favorite up to five stations
- Fire danger ratings and fuel discussions
- Custom weather thresholds (Pro subscription)
- Access CAL FIRE Aviation Guide
- No sign-in required
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Stay informed with near real-time weather data from Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) across California. More states coming soon! Whether you're a wildland firefighter, a fire professional, or someone living in the wildland-urban interface, Pocket RAWS keeps crucial fire weather data at your fingertips. Features: • View RAWS weather stations in California (expanding to more states in future updates). • Favorite up to five stations for quick access. • Fire danger ratings for PSAs, including fuel discussions and indices. • Set custom weather thresholds for favorited stations with a Pro RAWS subscription: Relative Humidity (RH) Wind Speed Fuel Moisture Soil Moisture and Temp more.... • Access the CAL FIRE Aviation Guide. • No sign-in required – start using the app immediately. • Built by a firefighter for firefighters and anyone monitoring fire weather. Pro RAWS Subscription Unlock premium features with a Pro RAWS subscription: Annual subscription: $9.99 per year Free 1-month trial for new subscribers Subscription includes: Customizable notifications for all favorited stations Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged $9.99 for renewal within 24 hours before the renewal date. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.pocketraws.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pocket RAWS at Free against Wildfire's $0.99. Pocket RAWS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Wildfire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). On update cadence and ads 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
Pocket RAWS is free to download; Wildfire costs $0.99 up front. Pocket RAWS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Wildfire asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pocket RAWS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Wildfire ships an update monthly, Pocket RAWS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wildfire | Pocket RAWS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.7K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #87 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LW Brands, LLC | Josh Bradley |
Customer experience
Wildfire
Pocket RAWS
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
Pocket RAWS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Wildfire
No in-app purchases
Pocket RAWS
- Pro RAWS1 Month trial$9.991 Year
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