# Wildfire vs Pocket RAWS

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wildfire | Pocket RAWS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-raws/id6741500191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) | [Josh Bradley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787441182) |

## What reviewers say

### Wildfire

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

**Currently charting:** #87 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


### Pocket RAWS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-raws/id6741500191)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro RAWS | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wildfire free?

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

### Is Pocket RAWS free?

Pocket RAWS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wildfire or Pocket RAWS?

Pocket RAWS is rated higher. Wildfire averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Pocket RAWS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Wildfire or Pocket RAWS have ads?

Neither Wildfire nor Pocket RAWS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wildfire or Pocket RAWS?

Wildfire ships an update monthly, and Pocket RAWS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wildfire was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pocket RAWS on October 28, 2026.

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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.*