Reviews of Fireguard Wildfire Tracker

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List of user reviews and ratings for Fireguard Wildfire Tracker

Total ratings

4.42 (Rating count: 4,590)

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Review summary

Fireguard Wildfire Tracker offers useful wildfire and smoke information with a user-friendly map and good support. However, multiple users reported inaccurate or missing fire data, limited monitoring area in the free version, persistent ads, app instability, and unreliable notifications. While the app updates regularly and provides peace of mind to some users, shortcomings in data accuracy and user experience prevent it from being consistently reliable during emergencies.

Pros

Provides wildfire and smoke information helping users stay informed and safe.
User-friendly map interface that shows hotspots and fire boundaries.
Good customer support that responds quickly and politely.
Ability to define monitoring areas for targeted updates.
Regular updates and bug fixes improve app functionality.

Cons

Inaccurate or missing wildfire data, especially for nearby fires.
Limited monitoring radius in the free version requiring payment for larger areas.
Frequent ads and prompts to upgrade, detracting from user experience.
App crashes and freezes affecting usability.
Notifications about nearby fires often don't work or require manual refresh.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.40

All time rating average: 4.42

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31% (21)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-26	Sh*****	this app is starting to suck lately, doesn't update unless you delete app and start over again. sending out spam on site now and wants to update to a different app
this app is starting to suck lately, doesn't update unless you delete app and start over again. sending out spam on site now and wants to update to a different app
2026-05-06	Ri*****	Love it
Love it
2026-01-12	Li*****	Accurate in updates.
Accurate in updates.
2026-01-09	Al*****	There are EXTREME bush fires in Australia and none of them are showing.
There are EXTREME bush fires in Australia and none of them are showing.
2025-09-17	Be*****	This app is using an unbelievable amount of battery. I bought the full version at a time when the phone spent almost all day on the wireless charger, but now that I'm on the move all day it has become a serious issue and I am permanently uninstalling the app right after submitting this review. I wouldn't recommend this app for any mobile use.
This app is using an unbelievable amount of battery. I bought the full version at a time when the phone spent almost all day on the wireless charger, but now that I'm on the move all day it has become a serious issue and I am permanently uninstalling the app right after submitting this review. I wouldn't recommend this app for any mobile use.
2025-07-26	Ba*****	There is a major wildfire less than 15km from me now. App showing nothing.
There is a major wildfire less than 15km from me now. App showing nothing.
2025-06-27	Pe*****	excellent thank you
excellent thank you
2025-06-09	Wi*****	So far is good app for keeping track.
So far is good app for keeping track.
2025-05-30	R.*****	Hot app!
Hot app!
2025-04-04	Da*****	In combination with the forestry service, fire danger, and burn ban maps, this helps to detect hotspots.
In combination with the forestry service, fire danger, and burn ban maps, this helps to detect hotspots.