Comparison

Fire Path vs Retire with FIRE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fire Path

Features
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Fire Path - Bring Asset Management and FIRE Planning Together Want to retire early, but not sure how far away you are? Need an asset tracker, but also want a clearer path to financial freedom? Fire Path combines FIRE calculation, asset management, and daily progress tracking in one system. It helps you understand your FIRE target, organize your assets, compare strategies, and follow your progress over time. [Get Started in 3 Steps] 1. Enter your age, assets, annual investment, and annual expenses 2. See your FIRE number, years to FIRE, and FIRE age 3. Track your assets and FIRE progress from the home dashboard [Core Features] • FIRE Calculator - Estimate your target assets and retirement timeline - View key metrics and result summaries • 6 FIRE Strategies - Passive Income FIRE - Traditional FIRE (4% rule) - Lean FIRE - Fat FIRE - Barista FIRE - Coast FIRE • Comparison Mode - Compare strategies and scenario outcomes - Visualize asset growth and retirement paths with charts • Asset Management - Organize your asset allocation and tracked assets - Keep your asset picture structured and easy to review • Multi-Currency Asset Overview - View total assets in one display currency - Better understand tracked assets and allocation mix • Home Dashboard - Track your assets, FIRE target, and current progress - Stay focused on your financial milestones • Calculation History - Save every scenario you calculate - Revisit and refine your FIRE plan anytime • Daily Tasks and Check-In Streaks - Complete tasks and earn points - Track streaks and milestone rewards - Build consistent financial habits over time • Points Center - Review your points history and balance changes - Redeem selected premium experiences [Who It’s For] Whether you're planning your FIRE journey, managing your assets, or looking for one tool that connects both, Fire Path helps you build a practical, trackable, and flexible roadmap to financial freedom. Stop managing assets and retirement goals separately. Let the numbers guide your next step. Download Fire Path and start your countdown to financial freedom. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Retire with FIRE

Calculate your financial independence number and project your retirement age. Explore different FIRE paths like Lean, Fat, Coast, and Barista FIRE with advanced tools. Track your savings rate and plan for early retirement.

Highlights
  • FI Number Calculator
  • Retirement Age Projector
  • Savings Rate Tracker
  • Lean, Fat, Coast, Barista FIRE paths
  • Advanced withdrawal rate modeling
  • Portfolio growth projections
  • Tax optimization scenarios
Features
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Retire decades early with the only app built specifically for the FIRE movement — Financial Independence, Retire Early. Calculate your FI Number, track your savings rate, and discover exactly which FIRE path fits your life — Lean, Fat, Coast, or Barista FIRE. YOUR FREE FIRE TOOLKIT: - FI Number Calculator — find your magic retirement number using the proven 25x rule - Retirement Age Projector — see exactly when you can retire based on your real numbers - Savings Rate Tracker — the single most important FIRE metric, tracked simply UPGRADE TO PREMIUM FOR: - Lean FIRE — minimize expenses and retire ultra-early - Fat FIRE — retire early without lifestyle sacrifices - Coast FIRE — find out if you can stop saving now and let it grow - Barista FIRE — the hybrid approach to semi-retirement - Advanced withdrawal rate modeling (4% rule and beyond) - 30-year portfolio growth projections - Tax optimization scenarios - Social Security integration Whether you found FIRE last week or you've been tracking your savings rate for years, Retire with FIRE meets you where you are. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://retirewithfire.carrd.co

Screenshots

Fire Path4 screens
Retire with FIRE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fire Path at 13.0 against Retire with FIRE's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fire Path sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Retire with FIRE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Fire Path versus Retire with FIRE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFire PathRetire with FIRE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYAO-NIEN TSAIRebecca Most

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fire Path

Subscriptions2
  • Fire Path Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Fire Path Pro - Yearly$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Retire with FIRE

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Fire Path free?
Fire Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retire with FIRE free?
Retire with FIRE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fire Path or Retire with FIRE have ads?
Neither Fire Path nor Retire with FIRE shows ads.

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