# Firespot vs Sheerr Weather

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.

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 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firespot | Sheerr Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firespot-wildfire-app/id1530672708/reviews) | **[4.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheerr-weather/id6746757949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 21 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rayner Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443317806) | [Edward Louis Sheerr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818349761) |

## 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


### Sheerr Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheerr-weather/id6746757949)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Detailed and informative weather data
- 🔔 Helpful alerts and notifications
- 💡 Comprehensive coverage of the province
- 🗓️ Up-to-date and timely weather updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Small font size on mobile devices
- 🔍 Navigation can be challenging at times
- 🔀 Difficulty staying on the location page

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Widget support for iOS and Android
- Apple Watch integration
- Interactive weather map feature
- Ability to customize the app layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firespot free?

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

### Is Sheerr Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Firespot or Sheerr Weather?

Sheerr Weather is rated higher. Firespot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Sheerr Weather averages 4.9 from 52 ratings.

### Do Firespot or Sheerr Weather have ads?

Sheerr Weather shows ads; Firespot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Firespot or Sheerr Weather?

Firespot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sheerr Weather every 5 weeks. Most recently, Firespot was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sheerr Weather on October 28, 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.*