# Wildfire Tracker vs SmokeWx

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmokeWx at none against Wildfire Tracker's 16. SmokeWx also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 46%). Wildfire Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (203 vs 13) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wildfire Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SmokeWx asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmokeWx holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire Tracker has 203 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Wildfire Tracker's written reviews are positive against 80% of SmokeWx's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wildfire Tracker | SmokeWx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-trackerlive-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smokewx/id6526464619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **203** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retenica SP Z.O.O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715674718) | [Daniel Fiordalis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166046862) |

## What reviewers say

### Wildfire Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #77 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 (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wildfire Tracker Full Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 |
| Weekly Access! | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Wildfire Tracker Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $79.99 | per year |


### SmokeWx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smokewx/id6526464619)

This app provides detailed wildfire smoke forecasts for thousands of locations across the US and Canada. It features advanced map layers to visualize smoke movement and offers real-time satellite imagery. Receive push notifications to stay informed about air quality in your area.

**Highlights:** Wildfire smoke forecasts for 20,000+ US/Canada locations, Hour-by-hour smoke detail, Advanced animated smoke map layers, Real-time satellite imagery, Free push notifications for smoke alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wildfire Tracker free?

Wildfire Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SmokeWx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wildfire Tracker or SmokeWx?

SmokeWx is rated higher. Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while SmokeWx averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Wildfire Tracker or SmokeWx have ads?

Neither Wildfire Tracker nor SmokeWx shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wildfire Tracker or SmokeWx?

Wildfire Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and SmokeWx every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wildfire Tracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and SmokeWx on October 25, 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.*