# Wildfire Tracker vs Nova Scotia Emergency Alert

The clearest difference is rating: Nova Scotia Emergency Alert at 5.0 against Wildfire Tracker's 4.5. Nova Scotia Emergency Alert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and review sentiment (75% vs 46%). Wildfire Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (203 vs 9). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Nova Scotia Emergency Alert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire Tracker has 203 ratings behind it against 9, 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 75% of Nova Scotia Emergency Alert's.

Wildfire Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Nova Scotia Emergency Alert every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wildfire Tracker | Nova Scotia Emergency Alert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-trackerlive-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-scotia-emergency-alert/id6747510995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **203** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retenica SP Z.O.O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715674718) | [Public Emergency Alerting Services Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432317536) |

## What reviewers say

### Wildfire Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Weather, #179 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 | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Full Access | $79.99 | per year |


### Nova Scotia Emergency Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-scotia-emergency-alert/id6747510995)

Receive official emergency alerts and notifications for Nova Scotia. Stay informed about severe weather, wildfires, evacuations, and public safety events affecting your chosen locations. Customize alerts by type and severity for fast, reliable updates.

**Highlights:** Official public safety alerts, Emergency and severe weather notifications, Wildfire and evacuation alerts, Location-based alerts, Customizable alert types and severity, Multilingual and accessible, Interactive maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wildfire Tracker free?

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

### Is Nova Scotia Emergency Alert free?

Nova Scotia Emergency Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wildfire Tracker or Nova Scotia Emergency Alert?

Nova Scotia Emergency Alert is rated higher. Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Nova Scotia Emergency Alert averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Wildfire Tracker or Nova Scotia Emergency Alert have ads?

Neither Wildfire Tracker nor Nova Scotia Emergency Alert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wildfire Tracker or Nova Scotia Emergency Alert?

Wildfire Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nova Scotia Emergency Alert every 5 months. Most recently, Wildfire Tracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Nova Scotia Emergency Alert on October 30, 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.*