# Instant Weather vs Wildfire Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Instant Weather at 5.0 against Wildfire Tracker's 4.5. Instant Weather also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 46%). Wildfire Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (202 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instant Weather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wildfire Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Instant Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire Tracker has 202 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Instant Weather's written reviews are positive against 46% of Wildfire Tracker's.

Instant Weather ships an update every 11 days, Wildfire Tracker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Weather | Wildfire Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-weather/id1495672013/reviews)** | [4.5 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-trackerlive-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **202** |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#71** |
| Size | 46 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instant Weather Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/886538621) | [Retenica SP Z.O.O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715674718) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-weather/id1495672013)

This app provides comprehensive weather forecasts by combining official alerts, custom severe weather updates, and community-sourced reports. It offers detailed hourly and daily forecasts, radar data, and the ability to report weather conditions. Users can choose between a free, ad-supported version or a subscription for an ad-free experience and enhanced radar features.

**Highlights:** Government Weather Alerts, Custom Severe Weather Updates, 15 Day Forecast, Hourly & Minute Forecasts, Past & Future Radar, Report Weather, Community Weather Reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Extended Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Upgrade Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| IW Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Extended Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| IW Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### Wildfire Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-trackerlive-fire-map/id6448724524)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Grossing · Weather, #156 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Stay informed about wildfires globally with a comprehensive map and weather tracker. Receive real-time alerts, detailed updates, and air quality data to ensure safety. Plan your activities with accurate weather forecasts and wind maps.

**Highlights:** Interactive wildfire map, Real-time wildfire alerts, Weather forecasts, Air Quality Index (AQI) data, Animated wind map, Push notifications for bookmarked locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wildfire Tracker Full Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access! | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access! | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Wildfire Tracker Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Weather free?

Instant Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wildfire Tracker free?

Wildfire Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Instant Weather or Wildfire Tracker?

Instant Weather is rated higher. Instant Weather averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 from 202 ratings.

### Do Instant Weather or Wildfire Tracker have ads?

Instant Weather shows ads; Wildfire Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Instant Weather or Wildfire Tracker?

Instant Weather ships an update every 11 days, and Wildfire Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Instant Weather was updated on October 25, 2026 and Wildfire Tracker on October 25, 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.*