Firespot vs Sheerr Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Firespot
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.
- Real-time wildfire maps
- Satellite data and imagery
- Aircraft tracking
- Wind and air quality data
- Red flag warnings
- Customizable event alerts
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Firespot is the most comprehensive source of real-time wildfire data. Satellites provide worldwide coverage. US and Canadian government sources provide hyper-detailed North American coverage. - Perimeters and fire status - Satellite true color imagery for active and historical fires - Satellite infrared imagery to see fire through smoke and clouds - Aircraft tracking - Wind - Air quality - Red flag warnings - Satellite-detected fire hotspots from multiple Earth-observing satellites - Satellite-derived climatological data: vegetation, moisture, etc. Firespot subscribers can activate Alerts to receive notifications on important fire-related events. Set one or multiple areas to monitor, and Firespot will pop an alert on your phone when an important change happens. FREE TIER: Use the map, view all fires and red flag warnings. PAID TIER: Set custom alerts, get notifications on your device, access all satellite images, see real-time firefighting aircraft tracking. Firespot is not meant as a replacement for local evacuation alerts and information. Privacy Policy: https://www.firespotapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.firespotapp.com/terms
Sheerr Weather
Get hyper-local weather with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive real-time updates, hourly and daily forecasts, and severe weather alerts to stay informed and safe.
- 250 meter high-resolution radar
- Future radar tracking
- High-resolution satellite imagery
- Real-time weather updates
- Hourly and daily forecasts
- Severe weather alerts
- Save favorite locations
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Sheerr Weather is proud to announce a full featured weather app for iOS Features: * Access to station content specifically for our mobile users * 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available * Future radar to see where severe weather is headed * High resolution satellite cloud imagery * Current weather updated multiple times per hour * Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models * Ability to add and save your favorite locations * A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness * Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service * Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sheerr Weather at 95% against Firespot's 42%. Sheerr Weather also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Firespot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6K vs 52). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Firespot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Sheerr Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sheerr Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firespot has 6K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Firespot's written reviews are positive against 95% of Sheerr Weather's.
Firespot ships an update every 3 weeks, Sheerr Weather every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Firespot | Sheerr Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6K ratings) | 4.9 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | 94.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6K — better | 52 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rayner Software LLC | Edward Louis Sheerr |
Customer experience
Firespot
Sheerr Weather
User reviews
Firespot
From 6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Keeps track of weather and fire conditions
- 🚀 Provides helpful information
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable alert areas
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated data
- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't open
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 👎 Unreliable alerts and notifications
Sheerr Weather
From 52 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Detailed and informative weather data
- 🔔 Helpful alerts and notifications
- 💡 Comprehensive coverage of the province
- 🗓️ Up-to-date and timely weather updates
Room to improve
- 📱 Small font size on mobile devices
- 🔍 Navigation can be challenging at times
- 🔀 Difficulty staying on the location page
Bugs and requests
Firespot
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fires not showing up on the map
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, charges not stopping)
- Accessibility problems (not working with VoiceOver)
Requested features
3 requests- More detailed fire information (size, direction, rate of spread)
- Improved map and visualization features
- Faster data updates
Sheerr Weather
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Widget support for iOS and Android
- Apple Watch integration
- Interactive weather map feature
- Ability to customize the app layout
In-app purchases
Firespot
- Firespot Yearly$29.991 Year
Sheerr Weather
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Firespot free?
Is Sheerr Weather free?
Which has better reviews, Firespot or Sheerr Weather?
Do Firespot or Sheerr Weather have ads?
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