# SPOT Weather vs Wildfire Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wildfire Tracker at 46% against SPOT Weather's 0%. Wildfire Tracker also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (202 vs 2). SPOT Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wildfire Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SPOT Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wildfire Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire Tracker has 202 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SPOT Weather's written reviews are positive against 46% of Wildfire Tracker's.

SPOT Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, Wildfire Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPOT Weather | Wildfire Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-weather/id1531646840/reviews) | **[4.5 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-trackerlive-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **202** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#73** |
| Size | 55 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [天津瞰天科技有限责任公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345823767) | [Retenica SP Z.O.O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715674718) |

## What reviewers say

### SPOT Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-weather/id1531646840)

Monitor real-time weather data from your connected stations, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation. Get 24-hour forecasts and view all your devices on a map.

**Highlights:** Map preview of all devices, Real-time meteorological monitoring, 24-hour weather forecast, Precipitation and intensity data, Bind and activate weather stations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wildfire Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Weather, #152 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 | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPOT Weather free?

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

### Is Wildfire Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SPOT Weather or Wildfire Tracker?

Wildfire Tracker is rated higher. SPOT Weather averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 from 202 ratings.

### Do SPOT Weather or Wildfire Tracker have ads?

Neither SPOT Weather nor Wildfire Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPOT Weather or Wildfire Tracker?

SPOT Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wildfire Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, SPOT Weather was updated on October 15, 2026 and Wildfire Tracker on October 25, 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.*