# The Wildfire Tracker vs Sheerr Weather

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sheerr Weather at 95% against The Wildfire Tracker's 42%. Sheerr Weather also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). The Wildfire Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Sheerr Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of The Wildfire Tracker's written reviews are positive against 95% of Sheerr Weather's.

The Wildfire Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Sheerr Weather every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Wildfire Tracker | Sheerr Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wildfire-tracker-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews) | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheerr-weather/id6746757949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **94.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retenica SP Z.O.O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715674718) | [Edward Louis Sheerr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818349761) |

## What reviewers say

### The Wildfire Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Weather, #119 Top Free · 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 | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $79.99 | per year |


### Sheerr Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheerr-weather/id6746757949)

Get hyper-local weather with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive real-time updates, hourly and daily forecasts, and severe weather alerts to stay informed and safe.

**Highlights:** 250 meter high-resolution radar, Future radar tracking, High-resolution satellite imagery, Real-time weather updates, Hourly and daily forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Save favorite locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Detailed and informative weather data
- 🔔 Helpful alerts and notifications
- 💡 Comprehensive coverage of the province
- 🗓️ Up-to-date and timely weather updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Small font size on mobile devices
- 🔍 Navigation can be challenging at times
- 🔀 Difficulty staying on the location page

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Widget support for iOS and Android
- Apple Watch integration
- Interactive weather map feature
- Ability to customize the app layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Wildfire Tracker free?

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

### Is Sheerr Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Wildfire Tracker or Sheerr Weather?

Sheerr Weather is rated higher. The Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Sheerr Weather averages 4.9 from 47 ratings.

### Do The Wildfire Tracker or Sheerr Weather have ads?

Sheerr Weather shows ads; The Wildfire Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Wildfire Tracker or Sheerr Weather?

The Wildfire Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Sheerr Weather every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Wildfire Tracker was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sheerr Weather on September 23, 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.*