# Fireguard Wildfire Tracker vs Wildfire Tracker

The clearest difference is price: Wildfire Tracker at Free against Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's $9.99. Wildfire Tracker also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 8%) and ratings volume (182 vs 5). Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Wildfire Tracker is free to download; Fireguard Wildfire Tracker costs $9.99 up front. 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 Wildfire Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire Tracker has 182 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of Fireguard Wildfire Tracker's written reviews are positive against 46% of Wildfire Tracker's.

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker ships an update every 8 days, Wildfire Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fireguard Wildfire Tracker | Wildfire Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireguard-wildfire-tracker/id1609656462/reviews)** | [4.5 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-trackerlive-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **182** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #176 | **#7** |
| Size | 28 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:** #176 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


### Wildfire Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Weather, #51 Top Grossing · 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 Fireguard Wildfire Tracker free?

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

### Is Wildfire Tracker free?

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

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

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker is rated higher. Fireguard Wildfire Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 from 182 ratings.

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

Neither Fireguard Wildfire Tracker nor Wildfire Tracker shows ads.

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

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker ships an update every 8 days, and Wildfire Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fireguard Wildfire Tracker was updated on October 13, 2026 and Wildfire Tracker on October 17, 2026.

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

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker currently peaks at #176 in the App Store charts, and Wildfire Tracker at #7. 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.*