Hidrográfico + vs Riska
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidrográfico +
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App Hidrográfico + oferece ao cidadão o acesso fácil, próximo e em mobilidade a informações sobre o espaço marítimo de interesse nacional e modelos de previsão das condições oceanográficas (e.g. agitação marítima, maré, etc.) promovendo o desenvolvimento económico do setor do mar e o uso seguro do mar Português.
Riska
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INDEPENDENT APP — NOT A GOVERNMENT SERVICE Riska is not operated by, affiliated with, or endorsed by any government entity including ANEPC, IPMA, ICNF, or SGIFR. It aggregates publicly available data from third-party sources listed below. Riska does not generate fire data independently. All information comes from external sources and may be delayed or incomplete. In an emergency, follow official authorities and call 112. FEATURES - View wildfire incidents (from ANEPC, ICNF/SGIFR) - View fire danger levels (from IPMA) - View weather and civil protection warnings (from IPMA, ANEPC) - View satellite fire detections on map (from NASA FIRMS) - Save places and get alerts when conditions change - Safety and recovery guidance - Portuguese and English DATA SOURCES 1. ANEPC — civil protection warnings — https://www.gov.pt/entidades/autoridade-nacional-de-emergencia-e-protecao-civil 2. IPMA — fire danger, weather warnings — https://www.ipma.pt 3. ICNF/SGIFR — rural fire information — https://www.sgifr.gov.pt 4. NASA FIRMS — satellite thermal detection (VIIRS) — https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov 5. EFFIS/Copernicus — burnt area perimeters — https://effis.jrc.ec.europa.eu 6. Copernicus CAMS — air quality — https://atmosphere.copernicus.eu 7. Open-Meteo — weather forecasts (ECMWF) — https://open-meteo.com 8. Blitzortung — lightning detection — https://www.blitzortung.org 9. OpenStreetMap — base map — https://www.openstreetmap.org DISCLAIMERS - Not a government service or entity - Does not replace official emergency communications - Does not issue evacuation orders or civil protection instructions - Does not independently verify fire data - Always follow official authorities in emergencies — call 112 Operated by Ecosnyp OÜ, Tallinn, Estonia Contact: office@riska.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Riska at every 4 days against Hidrográfico +'s every 6 months. Hidrográfico +'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hidrográfico + ships an update every 6 months, Riska every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidrográfico + | Riska |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Instituto Hidrografico | Ecosnyp OÜ |
In-app purchases
Hidrográfico +
No in-app purchases
Riska
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hidrográfico + free?
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Do Hidrográfico + or Riska have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hidrográfico + or Riska?
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