# Nordic Pulse vs The Wildfire Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: The Wildfire Tracker at 4.5 against Nordic Pulse's 3.7. The Wildfire Tracker also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). Nordic Pulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and review sentiment (57% vs 42%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

The Wildfire Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Wildfire Tracker has 173 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Nordic Pulse's written reviews are positive against 42% of The Wildfire Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nordic Pulse ships an update every 2 months, The Wildfire Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nordic Pulse | The Wildfire Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nordic-pulse/id1625390785/reviews) | **[4.5 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wildfire-tracker-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **173** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 28 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nordic Pulse Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548179199) | [Retenica SP Z.O.O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715674718) |

## What reviewers say

### Nordic Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nordic-pulse/id1625390785)

This app aggregates real-time trail condition reports for cross-country skiing. It simplifies the process for ski areas to submit grooming updates, providing skiers with up-to-date information on trail status.

**Highlights:** Real-time trail condition reports, Streamlined grooming reporting for ski areas, Aggregated trail data, Cross-country ski focus

**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:** #88 Top Grossing · Weather, #140 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 Nordic Pulse free?

Nordic Pulse is free to download, 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, Nordic Pulse or The Wildfire Tracker?

The Wildfire Tracker is rated higher. Nordic Pulse averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while The Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 from 173 ratings.

### Do Nordic Pulse or The Wildfire Tracker have ads?

Neither Nordic Pulse nor The Wildfire Tracker shows ads.

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

Nordic Pulse ships an update every 2 months, and The Wildfire Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Nordic Pulse was updated on September 21, 2026 and The Wildfire Tracker on September 23, 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.*