# Wildfire vs Storm Heads

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Storm Heads at 100% against Wildfire's 40%. Storm Heads also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Wildfire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Storm Heads is free to download; Wildfire costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Storm Heads 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 2, 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 100% of Storm Heads's.

Wildfire ships an update monthly, Storm Heads fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wildfire | Storm Heads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-heads-up/id6794940643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) | [Melissa Ospina](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794940645) |

## What reviewers say

### Wildfire

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

**Currently charting:** #70 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


### Storm Heads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-heads-up/id6794940643)

Receive timely, plain-English notifications about upcoming severe weather events like storms, snow, and extreme heat. Get actionable advice on how to prepare, alongside official NWS alerts and live radar.

**Highlights:** Heads-up nudges for weather hazards, Official NWS watches, warnings, and advisories, Severe weather outlook, Live radar with warning areas, Hour-by-hour and day-by-day forecasts, Weather cameras, Multiple location support

**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 Storm Heads free?

Storm Heads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wildfire or Storm Heads?

Storm Heads is rated higher. Wildfire averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Storm Heads averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wildfire or Storm Heads have ads?

Storm Heads shows ads; Wildfire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wildfire or Storm Heads?

Wildfire ships an update monthly, and Storm Heads fortnightly. Most recently, Wildfire was updated on November 5, 2026 and Storm Heads on October 31, 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.*