BC Wildfire Service vs OFTF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BC Wildfire Service
Stay informed about wildfires and related conditions across British Columbia with real-time updates. Access an interactive map, receive customizable notifications for saved locations, and report fires directly through the app.
- Interactive wildfire map
- Burn prohibitions
- Smoke forecasts
- Customizable notifications
- In-app incident reporting
- Evacuation information
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The BC Wildfire Service App provides up-to-date wildfire information on your mobile phone, helping you stay informed about wildfires and wildfire-related events and conditions across British Columbia. Features Include Interactive Wildfire Map - Wildfire perimeters when available - Burn prohibitions - Smoke forecasts - Weather conditions - Evacuation information when available - Road conditions, and more. Wildfire Dashboard - Updates from BC Wildfire Service - Incident statistics - Daily situation report during peak fire season Saved Locations and Saved Incident information - Evacuation orders and alerts - Burn prohibitions - New wildfires - Weather - Fire prohibitions - Customizable notifications Report a Fire - In-app incident reporting - Offline report of fire
OFTF
This app empowers volunteers to report illegal dumping in forests. Capture photo evidence, record GPS locations, and add detailed descriptions, even offline. Your reports help coordinate cleanup efforts and preserve natural beauty for future generations.
- Photo documentation of dumpsites
- Automatic GPS location tracking
- Detailed report descriptions
- Offline data collection
- Automatic online syncing
- Lightweight and user-friendly design
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OFTF App: Dear Forest Guardians, Join the movement to restore natural beauty with OFTF, the app designed for vigilant volunteers committed to combating illegal dumping in forested areas. You are the eyes of the wilderness, and with the OFTF app, reporting environmental violations has never been easier, even without an internet connection. Key Features - Photo Documentation: Capture multiple photos of the dumpsite to provide clear evidence and aid in cleanup efforts. - GPS Location Tracking: Automatically records your precise location down to the meter, ensuring accurate pinpointing of the affected area. - Detailed Descriptions: Add comprehensive descriptions to your reports to provide additional context and information. - Offline Functionality: Works seamlessly offline, storing all data locally until you're back in cell coverage or connected to Wi-Fi, where it syncs up to the OFTF website. - Syncs When Online: Once you have internet again, your collected data auto-uploads for moderator review to coordinate cleanup efforts. - Lightweight & User-friendly: Designed for on-the-go use without weighing down your device. Make an Impact: By tracking and reporting, you help our volunteer organization target cleanup operations more effectively. By using the OFTF app, you contribute to a larger effort to preserve our forests for current and future generations to enjoy. Download the app now, sign up as a volunteer, and play a pivotal role in environmental conservation. The forest needs guardians like you—a community devoted to keeping it pristine. With OFTF, each one of us can make a difference. Get out, get active, and help restore the natural order—with OFTF.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OFTF at 100% against BC Wildfire Service's 29%. OFTF also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). BC Wildfire Service's advantage is device support. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BC Wildfire Service | OFTF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Government of British Columbia | Red Cherry Consulting Inc |
Customer experience
BC Wildfire Service
OFTF
Bugs and requests
BC Wildfire Service
Reported bugs
54 issues- Saved location alerts for old one
- Map dots all over, zoom broken
- Current location broken
- Map not available in satellite mode
- Layers do not load
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- White screen, nothing else
- Smoke forecast cannot be removed
- Dashboard switches between app and browser
- App glitches randomly
- Map makes terrain larger, print smaller
- Clicking 'more details' does nothing
- Cannot see fire size
- No notification of new wildfire
- Cannot click on fires for details
- Fires from last year still present
- Relays old and outdated information
- Still bugs to update app
- Saved location freezes, doesn't update
- Alerts for fires not close to radius
- App resets map when going back
- Cannot click on a fire for details
- Slow updating status of active fires
- Cannot set for region, unable to get updates
- Cannot save location or fires
- Map not updating properly
- Filter wildfire list by fire centre not working
- Side legend on map will not close
- Location pin too big
- Map zooms all the way out after viewing details
- Add location for notifications doesn't work
- Contact form doesn't work
- Whole thing is laggy and glitchy
- Map doesn't show up
- Cannot submit feedback
- New version has many issues
- App runs terribly on iOS
- No longer provides detail when clicking fires
- Only provides weather stations
- Nothing loads
- Map does not work
- Redirects to non-functional app
- Does not show all major roads
- App won't open properly
- Half of the screen goes blank
- Fires near me stalls and says error
- App hasn't updated information
- Endless waiting for info
- Could not sign up for notifications
- Tweets took minutes to appear, two years old
- Maps are awkward and mislabeled
- Missing information for updates
- Latest version doesn't respect in-app notification settings
- Spamming with news and alerts
- Still says there is a new version update
Requested features
10 requests- More detailed terrain features
- Version optimized for low network scenarios
- Add more photos to Media tab
- Return ability to select perimeter for notifications
- Bring back desktop version for community planning
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- Name fires by area
- Reinstate browser version
- Add more dysfunction and corruption
- Add more fighters, helicopters, machines
- Make app optional, not in place of website
OFTF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BC Wildfire Service
No in-app purchases
OFTF
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BC Wildfire Service free?
Is OFTF free?
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