# Pacific Power vs Fire

The clearest difference is rating: Fire at 2.5 against Pacific Power's 1.8. Fire also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Pacific Power's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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.

Fire holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacific Power has 182 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 6% of Pacific Power's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pacific Power ships an update every 6 months, Fire fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacific Power | Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-power/id969606122/reviews) | **[2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-watch/id6753736502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **6.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KUBRA Arizona, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/397170433) | [Coding Minds, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480612283) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacific Power

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-power/id969606122)

Manage your electricity account on the go. Pay bills, report power outages, and receive real-time updates on restoration status. Stay informed with alerts for bill readiness and potential service interruptions.

**Highlights:** Pay bills, Report power outages, Check outage status, Receive outage alerts, View account balance, Payment confirmations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Easy bill payment process
- 📊 Usage tracking and visualization
- 🗺️ Power outage reporting and mapping
- ⚡ Quick payment confirmation
- 📱 Mobile convenience for account access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Biometric login resets monthly
- 🔐 Constant password reset requirements
- ❌ Face ID/Touch ID doesn't persist
- 📧 Password reset emails missing links
- 🔄 Forced logout after each session

**Reported bugs**

- Face ID authorization expires monthly
- Password reset email links non-functional
- Login credentials not saved despite settings
- Account activation loops indefinitely
- Password validation rejects valid passwords

**Requested features**

- Persistent biometric authentication
- Reliable password reset functionality
- Pending payment status indicators
- Payment history view
- Auto-pay setup capability


### Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-watch/id6753736502)

Get real-time updates on active wildfires across California. This app provides crucial information for residents and travelers to stay informed and make safe decisions regarding fire conditions.

**Highlights:** Real-time wildfire data, Active wildfire locations, California-specific information, Informed decision-making tool, Safety alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacific Power free?

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

### Is Fire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pacific Power or Fire?

Fire is rated higher. Pacific Power averages 1.8 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Fire averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pacific Power or Fire have ads?

Neither Pacific Power nor Fire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pacific Power or Fire?

Pacific Power ships an update every 6 months, and Fire fortnightly. Most recently, Pacific Power was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fire on October 24, 2026.

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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.*