# Fireguard Wildfire Tracker vs The Wildfire Tracker

The clearest difference is price: The Wildfire Tracker at Free against Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's $9.99. The Wildfire Tracker also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 10%) and ratings volume (173 vs 5). Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On rating, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

The Wildfire Tracker is free to download; Fireguard Wildfire Tracker costs $9.99 up front. The Wildfire Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Fireguard Wildfire Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fireguard Wildfire Tracker against 4.5 for The Wildfire Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Wildfire Tracker has 173 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's written reviews are positive against 42% of The Wildfire Tracker's.

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker ships an update every 11 days, The Wildfire Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fireguard Wildfire Tracker | The Wildfire Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireguard-wildfire-tracker/id1609656462/reviews)** | [4.5 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wildfire-tracker-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **173** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #194 | **#84** |
| Size | 19 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qvyshift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536442361) | [Retenica SP Z.O.O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715674718) |

## What reviewers say

### Fireguard Wildfire Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireguard-wildfire-tracker/id1609656462)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides near real-time wildfire tracking using satellite data from multiple authoritative sources. It offers detailed worldwide and US-specific layers, including fire detections, perimeters, smoke plumes, and air quality. Users can monitor multiple map areas and access detailed incident information.

**Highlights:** Satellite hotspot detections, Worldwide and US-specific fire layers, Active fire perimeters, Smoke plume tracking, Air Quality Index monitoring, Live fire camera feeds, Push notifications for new incidents

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Wildfire Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Weather, #154 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 Fireguard Wildfire Tracker free?

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Wildfire Tracker free?

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

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

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker is rated higher. Fireguard Wildfire Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while The Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 from 173 ratings.

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

Neither Fireguard Wildfire Tracker nor The Wildfire Tracker shows ads.

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

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker ships an update every 11 days, and The Wildfire Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Fireguard Wildfire Tracker was updated on September 22, 2026 and The Wildfire Tracker on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Fireguard Wildfire Tracker or The Wildfire Tracker?

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and The Wildfire Tracker at #84. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*