# Firespot vs The Wildfire Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Firespot at 5.5K against The Wildfire Tracker's 173. Firespot also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). The Wildfire Tracker's advantage is chart position (#78 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firespot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and The 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.

Firespot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firespot has 5.5K ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Firespot's written reviews are positive against 42% of The Wildfire Tracker's.

Firespot ships an update every 2 weeks, The Wildfire Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firespot | The Wildfire Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firespot-wildfire-app/id1530672708/reviews)** | [4.5 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wildfire-tracker-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 173 |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#78** |
| Size | 15 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rayner Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443317806) | [Retenica SP Z.O.O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715674718) |

## 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


### The Wildfire Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Weather, #122 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 | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firespot free?

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

### Is The Wildfire Tracker free?

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

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

Firespot is rated higher. Firespot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while The Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 from 173 ratings.

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

Neither Firespot nor The Wildfire Tracker shows ads.

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

Firespot ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Wildfire Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Firespot was updated on September 24, 2026 and The Wildfire Tracker on September 23, 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.*