SmokeWx vs Risilio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmokeWx
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.
- 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
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SmokeWx: Your Essential Wildfire Smoke Forecasting Tool. Stay ahead of the smoke for a breath of fresh air. Features: -Comprehensive Coverage: Quickly obtain forecasts for over 20,000 cities and towns in the US and Canada, updated multiple times a day and showing hour by hour details of wildfire smoke. -Advanced Map Layers: View and animate smoke movements both at the surface and in the upper atmosphere. -Real-Time Updates: Access near real-time satellite images for the latest information. -Stay Notified: Receive free push notifications to stay informed about smoke conditions in your area. Download SmokeWx and plan your activities with confidence, knowing you have the most accurate and up-to-date smoke forecasts at your fingertips.
Risilio
This app provides real-time wildfire activity and forecasted impact for homeowners. It delivers personalized alerts and easy-to-understand insights on fire proximity and potential threats, empowering users with professional-level intelligence for property protection.
- Real-time wildfire data
- Forecasted progression
- Personalized threat alerts
- Fire proximity insights
- Interactive map view
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Risilio: Active Wildfire Risk Intelligence Stay protected and informed with Risilio — the wildfire awareness and property-risk app designed specifically for homeowners. Risilio delivers real-time insights into wildfire activity and forecasted impact in your area, helping you take timely action to protect your home and family. Whether you’re traveling or at home, Risilio keeps you connected to the latest wildfire intelligence that matters most to you. Key Features: • Active wildfire data and forecasted progression near your property • Personalized alerts for evolving threats in your area • Easy-to-read insights on fire proximity, direction, and potential impact • Interactive map view for situational awareness and preparation Built by wildfire and insurance-risk experts, Risilio empowers homeowners with the same intelligence used by professionals — simplified for personal protection and peace of mind.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Risilio at 5.0 against SmokeWx's 4.7. Risilio also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). SmokeWx's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Risilio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | SmokeWx | Risilio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Fiordalis | Overwatch |
Customer experience
SmokeWx
Risilio
In-app purchases
SmokeWx
No in-app purchases
Risilio
No in-app purchases
