Best Wildfire Explorer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 250+ wildfire explorer apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Wildfire Explorer Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Firespot: Wildfire appFirespot: Wildfire appFree4.7★ (5.5K)NoYesAug 2026
2Watch Duty: Wildfire & FloodsWatch Duty: Wildfire & FloodsFree4.9★ (50K)NoYesAug 2026
3Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・MapsWildfire App-Fire Tracker・MapsFree4.7★ (60)NoYesAug 2026
4Wildfire - Fire Map InfoWildfire - Fire Map Info$0.994.4★ (1.7K)NoNoAug 2026
5Firesource - Live WildfiresFiresource - Live WildfiresFree4.7★ (2.5K)NoNoAug 2026
6Fires: Wildfire News and AtlasFires: Wildfire News and AtlasFree4.6★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
7WildFireVantageWildFireVantageFreeNoNoAug 2026
8FireRadar: Wildfire & ClimateFireRadar: Wildfire & ClimateFreeNoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Wildfire Explorer

Firespot: Wildfire app#1

Firespot: Wildfire app by Rayner Software LLC

Wildfire photos, alerts, more
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😐(5.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#25in Weather
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Access real-time wildfire information worldwide with satellite data and detailed agency reports for the US and Canada. Monitor fire perimeters, aircraft, wind, air quality, and warnings. Subscribers receive custom alerts for significant fire events.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Keeps track of weather and fire conditions
  • 🚀 Provides helpful information
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable alert areas

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated data
  • 🐛 Crashes or doesn't open
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods#2

Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods by Sherwood Forestry Service, Inc.

Fire & Flood Maps and Alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.9😊(50K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in News
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Get real-time wildfire information and alerts powered by a dedicated team of first responders and reporters. Receive immediate updates on fire perimeters, evacuation orders, and firefighting efforts, going beyond delayed government alerts to keep you informed and safe.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Incredible resource
  • 🚀 Reliable
  • 🚀 Invaluable
  • 🚀 Accurate and timely updates

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Incorrect fire location information
  • 🐛 Notifications not working properly
  • 🐛 Notifications need to be louder
Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps#3

Wildfire App-Fire Tracker・Maps by Savelii Stepura

Scanner・Wind Map・Air Quality
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7(60 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Get real-time wildfire alerts and detailed mapping powered by human verification. Receive instant updates on fire progression, evacuation routes, and wind conditions from a network of first responders and reporters.

More Wildfire Explorer apps to explore

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Wildfire - Fire Map Info
Wildfire - Fire Map Info
Wildfire - Fire Map Info
NOAA Wildfires & Weather Data
$0.99

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.

MODIS & VIIRS thermal satellite fire detection8-day fire weather outlooksHazardous wildfire condition zones
☀️ Weather
(1.7K)
paid
5
Firesource - Live Wildfires
Firesource - Live Wildfires
Firesource - Live Wildfires
Fires, Air Quality, Detections
Free

Track live wildfires with real-time data on a map and in a feed. Access detailed fire perimeters, news updates, and air quality measurements. Users can also report nearby fires with photos and location data.

Live fire map and feedReal-time fire perimetersAir quality measurements (AQI)
☀️ Weather
(2.5K)
free
6
Fires: Wildfire News and Atlas
Fires: Wildfire News and Atlas
Fires: Wildfire News and Atlas
Wildfire and Public Land Maps
Free

Track wildfires and emergency responses in real-time with live aircraft tracking and detailed maps. Receive instant alerts for nearby incidents and evacuation zones, with offline map access for reliable information when networks fail.

Live wildfire trackingReal-time aircraft monitoring3D globe with flight trails
📡 News
(11K)
subscription
7
WildFireVantage
WildFireVantage
WildFireVantage
Real-Time Wildfire Alerts
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
8
FireRadar: Wildfire & Climate
FireRadar: Wildfire & Climate
FireRadar: Wildfire & Climate
Track weather, smoke & winds
Free
📡 News
(0)
9
Prodigy Wildfire
Prodigy Wildfire
Prodigy Wildfire
Wildfire risk monitoring
Free

Monitor wildfire activity and control compatible protection systems. Get property-focused risk awareness with custom monitoring radii and notifications for changing conditions. Integrates publicly available fire and weather data.

Live wildfire data viewProperty-focused risk awarenessCustom monitoring radius
☀️ Weather
(2)
free
10
Wildfire Map Tracker
Wildfire Map Tracker
Wildfire Map Tracker
Fire Map Tracker
Free

This app provides an interactive map to monitor active wildfires in the US, alongside global volcanic activity and hurricane storms. It's designed for educational purposes, offering real-time and historical data visualization.

Wildfire monitoring (US)Volcanic activity trackingHurricane storm alerts
☀️ Weather
(1)
ad-supported
11
FireReady
FireReady
FireReady
by Ryan Johnson
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
FUELBREAK
FUELBREAK
FUELBREAK
by ADAM ARTHUR LEWIS
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
HeatMark: Fire Tracker
HeatMark: Fire Tracker
HeatMark: Fire Tracker
Live Fire Map & Tracking
Free

Monitor active fires in real-time with live maps, satellite data, and weather overlays. Understand fire progression with growth rings and wind conditions. Save locations for quick access and stay informed about wildfire activity.

Live wildfire map with NASA satellite dataAdvanced satellite layers (MODIS, VIIRS)Growth ring visualization for fire progression
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
ad-supported
14
Treeage
Treeage
Treeage
by SLY S.R.L.
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
15
Active Wildfire Tracker Map
Active Wildfire Tracker Map
Active Wildfire Tracker Map
by corey hoggard
Free

This app provides an interactive map of current active wildfires across the US. Data is updated hourly and includes GPS functionality for location tracking.

Interactive wildfire mapCurrent US wildfire trackingHourly data updates
☀️ Weather
(13)
ad-supported
16
FireHub Wildland Fires
FireHub Wildland Fires
FireHub Wildland Fires
by Felipe Butcher
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
RoGO Communications
RoGO Communications
RoGO Communications
Fight Against Fire.
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
18
Tenax ai
Tenax ai
Tenax ai
Wildfire risk for homeowners
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
19
Boise Wildfire Mitigation App
Boise Wildfire Mitigation App
Boise Wildfire Mitigation App
Learn to reduce wildfire risks
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
EO2GO Wildfire Edition
EO2GO Wildfire Edition
EO2GO Wildfire Edition
Earth Observation to Go
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Wildfire Explorer

What are the best wildfire explorer apps for iPhone?
Firespot: Wildfire app tops our wildfire explorer apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 5.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top wildfire explorer apps we rank are free to download, including Firespot: Wildfire app and Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods.
Firespot: Wildfire app has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ wildfire explorer apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Firespot provides real-time wildfire information globally, including satellite data and detailed agency reports for the US and Canada. It displays fire perimeters, aircraft tracking, wind, air quality, and red flag warnings.
Key features include real-time wildfire maps, satellite images, aircraft tracking, wind and air quality data, red flag warnings, and customizable alerts for significant fire events. The free tier offers map access and warning visibility.