# Wildfire Tracker vs MB Ready

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MB Ready at none against Wildfire Tracker's 16. MB Ready also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 46%). Wildfire Tracker's advantage is chart position (#5 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Wildfire Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, MB Ready every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wildfire Tracker | MB Ready |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-trackerlive-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **182** | — |
| 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 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retenica SP Z.O.O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715674718) | [Province of Manitoba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074412791) |

## What reviewers say

### Wildfire Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Weather, #56 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 |


### MB Ready

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mb-ready/id6761196500)

Receive official emergency alerts and public safety updates for Manitoba. Set up custom watch zones to get notifications about hazards in specific locations. The app also helps you prepare for emergencies by storing important documents and allowing you to share your location.

**Highlights:** Emergency alerts, Public safety updates, Custom watch zones, Hazard notifications, Document storage, Location sharing, Direct emergency calls

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wildfire Tracker free?

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

### Is MB Ready free?

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

### Do Wildfire Tracker or MB Ready have ads?

Neither Wildfire Tracker nor MB Ready shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wildfire Tracker or MB Ready?

Wildfire Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and MB Ready every 5 weeks. Most recently, Wildfire Tracker was updated on October 17, 2026 and MB Ready on October 8, 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.*