# Firespot vs Wildfire Map Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Firespot at 44% against Wildfire Map Tracker's 0%. Firespot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 1). Wildfire Map Tracker's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firespot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and Wildfire Map Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wildfire Map Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firespot has 5.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Firespot's written reviews are positive against 0% of Wildfire Map Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Firespot ships an update every 2 weeks, Wildfire Map Tracker daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firespot | Wildfire Map Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firespot-wildfire-app/id1530672708/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-map-tracker/id1645442024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 15 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rayner Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443317806) | [Luz Ochoa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508017518) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Wildfire Map Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-map-tracker/id1645442024)

This app provides an interactive map to monitor active wildfires in the US, alongside global volcanic activity and hurricane storms. It's designed for educational purposes, offering real-time and historical data visualization.

**Highlights:** Wildfire monitoring (US), Volcanic activity tracking, Hurricane storm alerts, Interactive global map, Historical data visualization, Educational purposes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firespot free?

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

### Is Wildfire Map Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Firespot or Wildfire Map Tracker?

Wildfire Map Tracker is rated higher. Firespot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Wildfire Map Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Firespot or Wildfire Map Tracker have ads?

Wildfire Map Tracker shows ads; Firespot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Firespot or Wildfire Map Tracker?

Firespot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wildfire Map Tracker daily. Most recently, Firespot was updated on September 24, 2026 and Wildfire Map Tracker on September 22, 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.*