# Frontline Wildfire Tracker vs Fire Department Radio＋Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Fire Department Radio＋Scanner at 4.7 against Frontline Wildfire Tracker's 2.3. Fire Department Radio＋Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Frontline Wildfire Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (41% vs 25%). On price, monetization model, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire Department Radio＋Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Frontline Wildfire Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fire Department Radio＋Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 168 and 517 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Frontline Wildfire Tracker's written reviews are positive against 25% of Fire Department Radio＋Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Frontline Wildfire Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, Fire Department Radio＋Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frontline Wildfire Tracker | Fire Department Radio＋Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-wildfire-tracker/id1508096232/reviews) | **[4.7 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-department-radioscanner/id6452690089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 168 | **517** |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #206 | **#198** |
| Size | 120 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fire Friends, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508096231) | [Mobisharks oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614247337) |

## What reviewers say

### Frontline Wildfire Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-wildfire-tracker/id1508096232)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Stay informed about wildfires with real-time maps, alerts, and preparation tools. This app provides crucial information on fire danger, weather, and evacuation orders to help you protect your home and loved ones.

**Highlights:** Wildfire maps and tracking, Fire danger indexes, Real-time alerts and notifications, Preparation checklists, Emergency contact groups, Fire weather information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fire Department Radio＋Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-department-radioscanner/id6452690089)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Listen to live radio communications from local fire departments in real-time. Stay informed about firefighting operations and gain insights into the work of first responders. Designed with a user-friendly interface for easy navigation and access to live updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time firefighter radio broadcasts, User-friendly interface, Local fire department activity insights, Live updates on firefighting operations, Informational purposes only

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Local Firefighters Scanner | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Local Firefighters Scanner | $11.99 | per month |
| Local Firefighters Scanner | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frontline Wildfire Tracker free?

Frontline Wildfire Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fire Department Radio＋Scanner free?

Fire Department Radio＋Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Frontline Wildfire Tracker or Fire Department Radio＋Scanner?

Fire Department Radio＋Scanner is rated higher. Frontline Wildfire Tracker averages 2.3 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Fire Department Radio＋Scanner averages 4.7 from 517 ratings.

### Do Frontline Wildfire Tracker or Fire Department Radio＋Scanner have ads?

Frontline Wildfire Tracker shows ads; Fire Department Radio＋Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Frontline Wildfire Tracker or Fire Department Radio＋Scanner?

Frontline Wildfire Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fire Department Radio＋Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Frontline Wildfire Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Fire Department Radio＋Scanner on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Frontline Wildfire Tracker or Fire Department Radio＋Scanner?

Frontline Wildfire Tracker currently peaks at #206 in the App Store charts, and Fire Department Radio＋Scanner at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*