# Nordic Pulse vs Wildfire Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Wildfire Tracker at 4.5 against Nordic Pulse's 4.0. Wildfire Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (206 vs 20). Nordic Pulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (63% vs 46%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wildfire Tracker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Nordic Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wildfire Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire Tracker has 206 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Nordic Pulse's written reviews are positive against 46% of 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 4 months, Wildfire Tracker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nordic Pulse | Wildfire Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nordic-pulse/id1625390785/reviews) | **[4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-trackerlive-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 18 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 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


### Wildfire Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #47 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nordic Pulse free?

Nordic Pulse 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, Nordic Pulse or Wildfire Tracker?

Wildfire Tracker is rated higher. Nordic Pulse averages 4.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 from 206 ratings.

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

Neither Nordic Pulse nor Wildfire Tracker shows ads.

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

Nordic Pulse ships an update every 4 months, and Wildfire Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nordic Pulse was updated on November 7, 2026 and Wildfire Tracker on November 7, 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.*