# WeathAware Plus vs Wildfire

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wildfire at 1.7K against WeathAware Plus's 8. Wildfire also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). WeathAware Plus's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 40%). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

WeathAware Plus costs $2.99 and Wildfire $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for WeathAware Plus against 4.4 for Wildfire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire has 1.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of WeathAware Plus's written reviews are positive against 40% of Wildfire's.

WeathAware Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Wildfire monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeathAware Plus | Wildfire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathaware-plus/id922865354/reviews) | [4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #157 | **#88** |
| Size | 17 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Eddie Barber](https://appshunter.io/developer/521551162) | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) |

## What reviewers say

### WeathAware Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathaware-plus/id922865354)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app alerts you to immediate danger from National Weather Service severe weather warnings. It can monitor warnings for your location and up to ten contacts, ensuring you know when storms could affect you and your loved ones.

**Highlights:** Immediate severe weather danger alerts, National Weather Service warning display, Monitor own location, Monitor up to 10 contacts' locations, Real-time warning issuance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wildfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive wildfire and weather data, including real-time fire detection from satellites, detailed fire weather outlooks, and hazardous condition zones. It offers advanced forecasting and incident reports for informed decision-making.

**Highlights:** MODIS & VIIRS thermal satellite fire detection, 8-day fire weather outlooks, Hazardous wildfire condition zones, GOES-16 satellite imagery animations, National Fire Incident Reports, 7-day fire potential forecast

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for tracking wildfires
- 🚀 Provides good regional overview
- 💡 Helpful for staying informed during fire season
- 🚀 Detailed fire information and forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks real-time fire data and updates
- 🗺️ Limited map details and functionality
- 📍 Unable to identify specific fire locations
- 🇨🇦 Excludes Canadian fire data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Maps and data fail to load properly
- Inaccurate or outdated fire information

**Requested features**

- Add alerts and evacuation zone mapping
- Improve map interface and navigation
- Provide more detailed fire name and location information
- Expand coverage to include Canadian fires


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeathAware Plus free?

WeathAware Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wildfire free?

Wildfire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeathAware Plus or Wildfire?

WeathAware Plus and Wildfire are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1.7K ratings respectively.

### Do WeathAware Plus or Wildfire have ads?

Neither WeathAware Plus nor Wildfire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeathAware Plus or Wildfire?

WeathAware Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wildfire monthly. Most recently, WeathAware Plus was updated on October 11, 2026 and Wildfire on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeathAware Plus or Wildfire?

WeathAware Plus currently peaks at #157 in the App Store charts, and Wildfire at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*