The latest major update focused on location accuracy and core reliability, resulting in a 2.0 star rating increase on Android. While the resolution of reported search and permission errors is positive, the low volume of total reviews prevents a definitive assessment of the update impact. The overall verdict remains neutral due to insufficient data.
This update makes Fire Danger Ratings more accurate and the app smoother to use. ◆ More accurate Fire Danger Ratings — we refined how ratings are calculated, especially during long dry spells, so the numbers you rely on are more dependable. ◆ See today at a glance — a new Today summary on the weather screen shows the day's high and low plus the peak fire danger expected today, alongside the current conditions. ◆ More weather choice — you can now choose OpenWeatherMap as an alternative weather source. ◆ Better location search — finding a place is faster and more accurate, with cleaner, more consistent location names throughout the app. ◆ Smoother location handling — the app starts up more reliably, handles location permissions more gracefully, and lets you jump straight to your recent locations. ◆ Refreshed weather icons — a cleaner, more consistent set of weather icons across every weather source. ◆ Clear cached data — a new option in Settings to clear saved weather data and recent searches. ◆ Under the hood — performance, security, and stability improvements. Thanks for using FDR Calculator — we'd love your feedback!