# MB Ready vs WildFire

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WildFire at 100% against MB Ready's 67%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MB Ready ships an update monthly, WildFire every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MB Ready | WildFire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 169 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Province of Manitoba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074412791) | [Jeffery Parr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894155968) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 MB Ready free?

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

### Is WildFire free?

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

### Do MB Ready or WildFire have ads?

Neither MB Ready nor WildFire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MB Ready or WildFire?

MB Ready ships an update monthly, and WildFire every 5 weeks. Most recently, MB Ready was updated on September 21, 2026 and WildFire on September 21, 2026.

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