# IGNIS | Wildfire Operations vs MCG Maps

The clearest difference is monetization model: MCG Maps at free against IGNIS | Wildfire Operations's freemium. MCG Maps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). IGNIS | Wildfire Operations's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MCG Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IGNIS | Wildfire Operations has 55 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | IGNIS | Wildfire Operations | MCG Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignis-wildfire-operations/id1663559375/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcg-maps/id6804012609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 182 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ignis Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663559377) | [Mission Critical Guidance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804012613) |

## What reviewers say

### IGNIS | Wildfire Operations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignis-wildfire-operations/id1663559375)

This app provides essential fireline intelligence and mapping tools for wildland firefighters. It centralizes critical information, allowing users to overlay maps, access weather forecasts, and utilize fire-specific symbology. Offline collaboration features are also available for team coordination.

**Highlights:** Overlay GeoPDF maps on dynamic base maps, Access wildland fire layers and weather forecasts, Offline base map downloads, Fire-specific symbology and reference documents, Offline team collaboration via Bluetooth mesh, Record tracks, draw lines, and calculate areas

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MCG Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcg-maps/id6804012609)

This offline mapping application allows users to import georeferenced PDF incident maps and view their real-time location on them. It provides tools to add, organize, and share field information, including markers with descriptions and photos, all without requiring an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Import georeferenced PDF incident maps, View real-time location on map, Add markers with descriptions and photos, Integrated compass for orientation, Coordinate viewing and sharing (DD, DDM, DMS), Offline map and data functionality, Import/export GeoJSON, KML, KMZ formats

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IGNIS | Wildfire Operations free?

IGNIS | Wildfire Operations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MCG Maps free?

MCG Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IGNIS | Wildfire Operations or MCG Maps?

MCG Maps is rated higher. IGNIS | Wildfire Operations averages 4.8 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while MCG Maps averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do IGNIS | Wildfire Operations or MCG Maps have ads?

Neither IGNIS | Wildfire Operations nor MCG Maps shows ads.

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