# WeatherPro vs Wildfire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wildfire at none against WeatherPro's 5. Wildfire also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). WeatherPro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (59% vs 40%). On price, ratings volume, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

WeatherPro costs $0.99 and Wildfire $0.99 up front. WeatherPro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Wildfire asks for nothing beyond the download.

WeatherPro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of WeatherPro's written reviews are positive against 40% of Wildfire's.

WeatherPro ships an update every 3 months, Wildfire monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherPro | Wildfire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherpro/id294631159/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | #100 |
| Size | 108 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DTN Germany GmbH.](https://appshunter.io/developer/294631162) | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherpro/id294631159)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed, high-quality weather information for millions of locations worldwide. Features include 7-day forecasts, extreme weather alerts, and global radar. An optional premium service offers extended forecasts and specialized weather views.

**Highlights:** 7-day, 3-hour forecast periods, 2 million worldwide locations, Comprehensive weather details, Worldwide extreme weather alerts, Unlimited favorite locations, Global satellite and animated radar, Optional premium features

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium 12 Month | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate and reliable weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information and graphs
- 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
- 🗓️ Helpful 14-day forecasts
- ⚡ Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Issues with premium subscription management
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated radar/satellite maps
- 🕰️ Loss of hourly forecast details in recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Premium subscription not recognized
- Weather data not updating correctly
- Radar and satellite maps not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Add support for more locations worldwide
- Improve radar and satellite map functionality
- Restore hourly forecast details
- Provide better subscription management and support


### Wildfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive wildfire and weather data, including real-time fire detection from satellites, detailed fire weather outlooks, and hazardous condition zones. It offers advanced forecasting and incident reports for informed decision-making.

**Highlights:** MODIS & VIIRS thermal satellite fire detection, 8-day fire weather outlooks, Hazardous wildfire condition zones, GOES-16 satellite imagery animations, National Fire Incident Reports, 7-day fire potential forecast

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for tracking wildfires
- 🚀 Provides good regional overview
- 💡 Helpful for staying informed during fire season
- 🚀 Detailed fire information and forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks real-time fire data and updates
- 🗺️ Limited map details and functionality
- 📍 Unable to identify specific fire locations
- 🇨🇦 Excludes Canadian fire data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Maps and data fail to load properly
- Inaccurate or outdated fire information

**Requested features**

- Add alerts and evacuation zone mapping
- Improve map interface and navigation
- Provide more detailed fire name and location information
- Expand coverage to include Canadian fires


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherPro free?

WeatherPro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Wildfire free?

Wildfire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherPro or Wildfire?

WeatherPro is rated higher. WeatherPro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Wildfire averages 4.4 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do WeatherPro or Wildfire have ads?

Neither WeatherPro nor Wildfire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherPro or Wildfire?

WeatherPro ships an update every 3 months, and Wildfire monthly. Most recently, WeatherPro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Wildfire on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeatherPro or Wildfire?

WeatherPro currently peaks at #92 in the App Store charts, and Wildfire at #100. 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.*