Comparison

EU Fires vs FireRadar

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

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About

EU Fires

This app provides real-time wildfire monitoring using satellite data and official feeds. Receive instant alerts for fires near your location, contribute on-the-ground reports, and view fire spread forecasts and wind maps.

Highlights
  • Real-time satellite fire detection
  • Push alerts for detected fires
  • On-the-ground citizen reporting
  • Fire spread forecasting
  • Live wind and weather maps
  • Interactive map with multiple layers
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Fire — Real-Time Wildfire Monitoring Fire brings live wildfire monitoring to your fingertips using NASA satellite data, the Copernicus EFFIS European feed, and Portuguese Civil Protection sources. Stay informed about active fires across Europe, receive instant push alerts when a wildfire is detected near you, and contribute on-the-ground reports to help your community. REAL-TIME SATELLITE DATA Live fire detection from NASA FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System) VIIRS sensors on NOAA-20 and Suomi-NPP satellites Updates within 3 hours of satellite observation Color-coded fire intensity indicators (Low, Moderate, High, Extreme) PORTUGUESE CIVIL PROTECTION Live fire data from Proteção Civil via Fogos.pt Per-incident detail: firefighters, vehicles, aircraft deployed Fire status tracking from first alert to resolution Resource-history charts showing response progression Automatically activates when you're in Portugal PAN-EUROPEAN PUSH ALERTS Server-driven push notifications anywhere in Europe — no need to keep the app running Inside Portugal: alerts powered by the ANEPC / ProCiv official feed Elsewhere in Europe: alerts powered by Copernicus EFFIS Country name and source attribution in every push Configurable alert radius (5–200 km), defaults to 15 km Persistence guard: a satellite detection must be confirmed across two consecutive polls before a push is sent — fewer false positives CITIZEN REPORTS Spotted a fire on the ground? Tap "Report fire" and submit a report with optional photo Six fire-specific categories: Wildfire, Building, Vehicle, Industrial, Agricultural, Other Reports are visible to ProCiv operators and to other Fire users on the map Sign in privately with Apple or Google — no password to remember Build trust over time: 10-tier reputation ladder from Civilian to Mythic, earned by submitting accurate reports FIRE SPREAD FORECAST Predict how fires may spread using a scientific elliptical fire spread model Based on Anderson (1983) and Alexander (1985) wildfire research Real-time wind, humidity and soil-moisture data from Open-Meteo Time-stepped predictions at 1, 3 and 6 hours LIVE WIND MAP Wind direction and speed overlay across the visible map Color-coded arrows from blue (calm) to red (strong wind) Auto-refreshes as you pan and zoom Powered by Open-Meteo real-time weather data INTERACTIVE MAP Standard, satellite and NASA VIIRS imagery views See smoke plumes and burn scars on true-color satellite imagery Fire Weather Index overlay from Copernicus EFFIS — the official 6-class danger scale Burnt-area overlay highlighting recently-burnt terrain IPMA daily fire-risk map (Portugal) Built-in legend in Settings explains every map control STATISTICS Country picker auto-presets to your location Active fires breakdown by country (FIRMS, Europe-wide) Detailed Portugal stats: severity, deployed resources, resources over time, fire types, status, top districts Intensity distribution and satellite-detection analytics PRIVACY FIRST No account required to view fires or receive alerts Sign-in is optional and only needed to submit citizen reports Your location only leaves the device when push alerts are enabled (so the server knows what radius to match) No third-party tracking or analytics NINE-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, Greek, Arabic and Serbian. DATA SOURCES Fire data provided by NASA FIRMS, Copernicus EFFIS / Emergency Management Service, and Proteção Civil (via Fogos.pt). Weather data from Open-Meteo. Fire-spread model based on published wildfire research by Anderson (1983) and Alexander (1985). This app is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole source for emergency decisions. Universal app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. This app contains ads.

About

FireRadar

Features
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Stay ahead of wildfires with a live, interactive map that shows active and contained fires around the world. Whether you're protecting your home, planning travel, or keeping an eye on family, FireRadar gives you the real-time picture in one clean, fast app. LIVE WILDFIRE MAP See every tracked fire at a glance. Tap any incident for the details that matter: current size, containment, cause, status, and when it was discovered. Fires with mapped perimeters show their true burn area, not just a pin. SEE HOW A FIRE IS CHANGING Scrub through an incident's timeline to watch how it has grown and spread over time, so you understand where it's been and where it's headed. WEATHER THAT DRIVES FIRE Layer real conditions right onto the map: • Air Quality (AQI) with color-coded stations • Live animated wind field and wind speed • Temperature heatmap • Precipitation • Satellite hotspots from VIIRS active-fire detection Tap anywhere on the map to read the local weather at that exact spot. PROTECT THE PLACES YOU CARE ABOUT Create custom monitoring zones around your home, family, or cabin with an adjustable radius. Follow specific fires you want to keep tabs on, and get push alerts when something changes nearby, so you're never caught off guard. FORECASTS Look beyond the current situation with fire projections that help you anticipate what could happen next. BUILT FOR EVERYONE • Search fires and locations instantly • Choose your units: acres or hectares, mph or km/h, °F or °C • Share a clean incident card with anyone in a tap • Fast, lightweight, and easy to read at a glance FIRERADAR PRO Upgrade to unlock the full monitoring and forecasting toolkit: • Custom radius alert zones for the places that matter • Follow individual fires and get notified of changes • Fire forecasts and projected timelines Download FireRadar and get a clearer, faster view of wildfire activity, air quality, and the weather that shapes it, all in one place. FireRadar Pro unlocks custom radius alert zones, fire following with change notifications, and fire forecasts. Choose the plan that fits you: • Monthly — $9.99 per month • Annual — $29.99 per year Prices are in USD and may vary by region; your local price is shown in the app before you confirm. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Service: https://wildfireradar.org/terms Privacy Policy: https://wildfireradar.org/privacy

Screenshots

EU Fires4 screens
FireRadar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EU Fires at none against FireRadar's 3. FireRadar's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. FireRadar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. EU Fires asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
EU Fires versus FireRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEU FiresFireRadar
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWalter TenglerDigitalChoice

In-app purchases

None

EU Fires

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FireRadar

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Anual (Special)$19.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is EU Fires free?
EU Fires is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireRadar free?
FireRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EU Fires or FireRadar have ads?
EU Fires shows ads; FireRadar does not.

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