Comparison

Ember Map vs Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ember Map

This app provides bushfire fighters with advanced mapping and navigation tools for the fireground. It offers real-time satellite hotspots, GPS tracking, topographic maps, and weather information to enhance situational awareness and planning.

Highlights
  • Real-time satellite hotspots
  • GPS location tracking
  • Topographic maps
  • Fire behavior calculators
  • Offline map caching
  • Shared maps and team management
  • Weather viewer
Features
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Ember Map is an operational mapping, navigation and situational-awareness app built for firefighters, emergency-service teams and field professionals. From the fireground to the coordination desk, Ember Map helps teams build and share a common operational picture. View current incident information, work with specialist fire and mapping layers, record observations, track movement, capture geotagged photos, collaborate on shared maps and export your work for briefing, planning and handover. FIELD MAPPING & NAVIGATION • Terrain, street and satellite basemaps, plus regional overlays. • Import georeferenced PDF maps for local use. • Add points, labels, lines, polygons and circles. • Measure distance, perimeter, area and radius. • Search and work with latitude/longitude, MGRS and grid references. • Use compass navigation with live bearing and distance guidance. • Open directions to incidents, map items and photos in supported navigation apps. FIRE & INCIDENT AWARENESS • View supported bushfire and wildfire incident feeds. • Display Australian and worldwide satellite hotspot layers. • Check weather, wind, rainfall and temperature information. • Access McArthur Mk5 and CSIRO grass fire calculations. • Use AAHS, NWCG and NSW RFS operational symbology. • Access optional NSW RFS operational layers when available and authorised. GPS TRACKING & FIELD CAPTURE • Record GPS tracks in the background and save routes to the map. • Capture geotagged photos with camera direction. • Add notes and operational context to map objects and photos. • Keep supported field work available locally when connectivity is limited. SHARED MAPS & TEAM COORDINATION Create or join shared operational maps and collaborate using Owner, Editor and Viewer roles. • Share maps through invite links, codes and QR codes. • Organise users into teams and grant access to whole groups. • Share your current location, callsign or display name and vehicle type. • View active shared locations and historical tracks. • Continue working with downloaded shared maps during poor connectivity, with supported edits synchronising when service returns. • Archive completed maps into a read-only state for later review and export. IMPORT, EXPORT & HANDOVER • Import KML and GPX data on mobile. • Export private map items to KML or GPX. • Export shared maps to KML, GeoJSON, Shapefile and PDF. • Export field photos as PDF reports or ZIP packages. • Use the Ember Map web dashboard and browser viewer to review maps, manage access, inspect tracks, import GIS data and create print-ready maps and GeoPDFs. EMBER MAP PRO Ember Map Pro unlocks additional capabilities, expanded content allowances, selected tracking, mapping, overlay, export and integration features, and an ad-free experience. Ember Map Pro is available as an annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. AVAILABILITY Some features require internet access, third-party services, regional data availability, credentials or Ember Map Pro. Offline capability applies to supported downloaded maps, imported GeoPDFs, cached map data and locally saved field edits; not every map layer or online service is available offline. Ember Map is not associated with or endorsed by the NSW Rural Fire Service. SUPPORT support@reddirtsolutions.com.au Website: https://embermap.app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedDirtSolutions Terms of Use: https://embermap.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://embermap.app/privacy-policy

About

Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps

Get real-time wildfire alerts and detailed mapping powered by human verification. Receive instant updates on fire progression, evacuation routes, and wind conditions from a network of first responders and reporters.

Highlights
  • Real-time wildfire alerts
  • Human-verified information
  • Fire progression mapping
  • Evacuation instructions
  • Wind condition tracking
  • Satellite hotspot detection
Features
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Wildfire App-Fire Tracker delivers wildfire mapping and alerts powered by a dedicated network of real people, providing you with real-time details verified by seasoned professionals rather than automated feeds. While other platforms may depend solely on official notifications, which can sometimes arrive late, Wildfire App-Fire Tracker gives you crucial, up-to-the-minute information through our team of current and former firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, and reporters who monitor radio channels around the clock. Our goal is to keep you informed and protected with continuous updates and notifications. Wildfire Tracking Capabilities: (Pro Subscription Required) • Instant alerts about nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts • Updates in real time as circumstances shift • Active fire boundaries and progression • Hotspot detection from VIIRS and MODIS satellite data • Wind conditions, including speed and direction • Evacuation instructions and shelter details • Historical fire perimeter records • Detailed street and satellite map options • Tracking of air support, including tankers and other firefighting aircraft • Ability to save custom locations for quick map accessor further details or assistance, please visit our support page. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ember Map4 screens
Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ember Map at 100% against Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps's 50%. Ember Map also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months). Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ember Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember Map ships an update every 5 days, Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ember Map versus Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmber MapWildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—61 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJarred CasleySavelii Stepura

Customer experience

Ember Map

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps

All ratings60 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ember Map

Subscriptions2
  • Ember Map Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Ember Map Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
4 purchases

Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps

Subscriptions4
  • Wildfire Tracker Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Wildfire Tracker Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Wildfire Tracker Subscription$19.991 Month
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  • Wildfire Tracker Subscription$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Ember Map free?
Ember Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps free?
Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ember Map or Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps have ads?
Neither Ember Map nor Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ember Map or Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps?
Ember Map ships an update every 5 days, and Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps every 8 months. Most recently, Ember Map was updated on November 3, 2026 and Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps on November 4, 2026.

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