# Firesource vs Firespot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firesource at none against Firespot's 1. Firesource also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Firespot's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firespot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Firesource asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Firesource against 4.7 for Firespot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Firesource's written reviews are positive against 42% of Firespot's.

Firesource ships an update every 2 months, Firespot every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firesource | Firespot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firesource-live-wildfires/id1517932241/reviews)** | [4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firespot-wildfire-app/id1530672708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | **41.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hemal doshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517932240) | [Rayner Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443317806) |

## What reviewers say

### Firesource

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firesource-live-wildfires/id1517932241)

Track live wildfires with real-time data on a map and in a feed. Access detailed fire perimeters, news updates, and air quality measurements. Users can also report nearby fires with photos and location data.

**Highlights:** Live fire map and feed, Real-time fire perimeters, Air quality measurements (AQI), User-reported fire alerts, Satellite fire detections, News updates and reports

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for road closures
- 👍 Nice app to have for fire research
- 👍 Comprehensive fire records

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate and outdated information
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app issues
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 👎 Limited coverage (no Canada, Australia)
- 👎 Difficult to view fire perimeters

**Reported bugs**

- Fires not showing up on the map
- Air quality data not updating
- App keeps logging users out

**Requested features**

- Horizontal view for iPad
- Notifications for nearby fires
- More detailed fire information (size, direction, containment)


### Firespot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firespot-wildfire-app/id1530672708)

Access real-time wildfire information worldwide with satellite data and detailed agency reports for the US and Canada. Monitor fire perimeters, aircraft, wind, air quality, and warnings. Subscribers receive custom alerts for significant fire events.

**Highlights:** Real-time wildfire maps, Satellite data and imagery, Aircraft tracking, Wind and air quality data, Red flag warnings, Customizable event alerts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Firespot Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps track of weather and fire conditions
- 🚀 Provides helpful information
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable alert areas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated data
- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't open
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 👎 Unreliable alerts and notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Fires not showing up on the map
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, charges not stopping)
- Accessibility problems (not working with VoiceOver)

**Requested features**

- More detailed fire information (size, direction, rate of spread)
- Improved map and visualization features
- Faster data updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firesource free?

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

### Is Firespot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Firesource or Firespot?

Firesource is rated higher. Firesource averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Firespot averages 4.7 from 6K ratings.

### Do Firesource or Firespot have ads?

Neither Firesource nor Firespot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Firesource or Firespot?

Firesource ships an update every 2 months, and Firespot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Firesource was updated on November 7, 2026 and Firespot on November 7, 2026.

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