Comparison

NimbusWx vs Wildfire Tracker

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

Head to head
About

NimbusWx

Visualize complex weather model data in an easy-to-understand format. Create your own AI weather forecaster and access professional-grade meteorological information.

Highlights
  • Customizable AI weather forecaster
  • Select any coordinates on Earth
  • Compare multiple weather models
  • Save favorite locations
  • View advanced weather metrics
  • Access GFS, RDPS, HRDPS, GDPS, NAM, HRRR, RAP models
Features
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NimbusWx is a spot forecasting tool that visualizes the numeric model data from the weather computers used by industry experts. It's powered by the incredibly popular website SpotWx, which is used by professionals all over North America and the world. ***New in Version 1.2: Create your own custom AI weather forecaster - powered by chatGPT The difference between NimbusWx and other weather products is that we've lifted the veil on forecasts by giving you access to the raw weather data. That raw data is normally inaccessible because it requires special desktop software to open and interpret, we take that data and turn it into a human friendly visual format so you can make forecasts like a pro. NimbusWx features include: - Customizable AI weather forecaster. You can control what type of weather data you want to know about, and how the forecaster behaves. - Select any coordinates on Earth. - View and compare multiple weather models for your coordinates. - Save your favourite places for fast viewing. - See the models simulated altitude, and spatial / temporal resolution. - View advanced weather metrics. Models currently available on the mobile version: - GFS (Global Forecast System) - RDPS (Regional Deterministic Prediction System) - HRDPS Continental (High Resolution Deterministic Prediction System) - HRDPS 1km West (High Resolution Deterministic Prediction System) - GDPS (Global Deterministic Prediction System) - NAM (North American Mesoscale Model) - HRRR (High-Resolution Rapid Refresh) - RAP (Rapid Refresh) End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wildfire Tracker

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
Currently charting
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The Wildfire Tracker: wildfire maps, weather forecasts and air quality information for life in the US and your travels abroad. Check fires near your home, saved locations or next destination. Explore wildfire activity across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia with data from trusted government agencies and NASA satellites. EXPLORE WILDFIRE MAPS View satellite-detected fire hotspots, reported wildfires and available fire boundaries on an interactive map. Check affected areas near your home, saved locations or next travel destination. Track wildfires across the United States to see active incidents and available details about affected areas. Monitor forest fires across Canada to check wildfire activity near your community or travel destination. Explore fire hotspots and burned areas across Europe to see where fires have been detected and which areas have been affected. View bushfire boundaries across Australia to understand the extent of affected areas and how close they are to places you care about. STAY INFORMED AT HOME AND AWAY Receive wildfire alerts for your saved locations and your automatically detected current location. View US National Weather Service warnings, watches, alerts and statements as interactive polygons. Press and hold a polygon to read the details. Check fire activity near your destination before and during your trip. Save locations to quickly revisit the places you care about. CHECK WEATHER AND WIND Access weather forecasts for locations worldwide. View temperature, precipitation amount and probability, wind speed and direction, visibility, humidity and pressure. Explore the animated wind map to understand wind conditions around affected areas. MONITOR AIR QUALITY Check the Air Quality Index at home or at your destination. Explore hourly air quality forecasts for up to 84 hours. See the primary pollutant and detailed pollutant information with Premium. MAKE THE MAP YOURS Choose standard, hybrid or satellite maps. Find places using text search, your current location or a tap on the map. Save locations for quick access. Filter fires by type, size and date first detected to focus on the information that matters to you. TRUSTED DATA SOURCES Our sources include the National Interagency Fire Center, Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, NASA, the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), part of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service, and Geoscience Australia. Available fire details and update frequency vary by source and region. GET THE WILDFIRE TRACKER PREMIUM Extended 14-day weather forecasts. Hourly weather forecasts. Detailed air pollutant information. Ad-free usage. Stay informed about wildfires, understand conditions around you and plan safer travels. Payment will be charged to your App Store account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal or cancel at least 24 hours before the current subscription or trial period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal according to your chosen plan. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited if you purchase a Premium subscription during the trial. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://retenica.com/privacy_policy Terms: https://retenica.com/terms_of_use

Screenshots

NimbusWx4 screens
Wildfire Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wildfire Tracker at 4.5 against NimbusWx's 1.5. Wildfire Tracker also leads on ratings volume (205 vs 2) and review sentiment (46% vs 33%). NimbusWx's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. NimbusWx sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Wildfire Tracker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wildfire Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire Tracker has 205 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of NimbusWx's written reviews are positive against 46% of Wildfire Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NimbusWx ships an update every 5 days, Wildfire Tracker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
NimbusWx versus Wildfire Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNimbusWxWildfire Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.5 (205 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2205 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#71 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin PearmanRetenica SP Z.O.O

Customer experience

NimbusWx

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Wildfire Tracker

All ratings182 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NimbusWx

Subscriptions1
  • All Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
9 purchases

Wildfire Tracker

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Access!$5.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium Access$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Access!3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Access2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Access1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual Full Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is NimbusWx free?
NimbusWx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wildfire Tracker free?
Wildfire Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NimbusWx or Wildfire Tracker?
Wildfire Tracker is rated higher. NimbusWx averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 from 205 ratings.
Do NimbusWx or Wildfire Tracker have ads?
Neither NimbusWx nor Wildfire Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NimbusWx or Wildfire Tracker?
NimbusWx ships an update every 5 days, and Wildfire Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, NimbusWx was updated on November 3, 2026 and Wildfire Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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