# The Wildfire Tracker vs WildFire

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WildFire at 100% against The Wildfire Tracker's 42%. WildFire also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16). The Wildfire Tracker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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. WildFire asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Wildfire Tracker ships an update fortnightly, WildFire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Wildfire Tracker | WildFire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wildfire-tracker-fire-map/id6448724524/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **173** | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retenica SP Z.O.O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715674718) | [Jeffery Parr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894155968) |

## What reviewers say

### The Wildfire Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Weather, #132 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 |


### WildFire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-ready/id6762755233)

Track live wildfires, monitor air quality, and receive evacuation alerts across Western Canada and 18 western US states. This ad-free tool provides real-time data from official sources, including fire maps, AQHI readings, and weather watches, with customizable alerts for saved locations.

**Highlights:** Live wildfire maps, Air quality monitoring (AQHI), Evacuation and fire weather alerts, Saved locations with custom alerts, Aircraft and road closure tracking, Fire ban information, Offline preparedness checklists

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Wildfire Tracker free?

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

### Is WildFire free?

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

### Do The Wildfire Tracker or WildFire have ads?

Neither The Wildfire Tracker nor WildFire shows ads.

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

The Wildfire Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and WildFire every 5 weeks. Most recently, The Wildfire Tracker was updated on September 23, 2026 and WildFire on September 21, 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.*