FDR Calculatorv3.2.0

Released June 7, 2026Major

iOS Android

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.

What changed

ContentRefined Fire Danger Rating calculation logic for improved accuracy during dry spells.
New featureAdded a new Today summary on the weather screen showing daily highs, lows, and peak fire danger.
New featureAdded OpenWeatherMap as a selectable alternative weather data source.
UXImproved location search speed, accuracy, and naming consistency.
PerformanceEnhanced location handling for startup reliability and permission management.
UXUpdated weather icon set for visual consistency across sources.
New featureAdded a new settings option to clear cached weather data and search history.
PerformanceGeneral performance, security, and stability improvements.

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

UX
Resolution of location search inaccuracies and permission handling issues correlates with a 2.0 star rating increase on Android.

What didn't

Content
no evidence
The limited sample size of four total reviews prevents verification of the refined Fire Danger Rating calculation logic.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize gathering user feedback to validate the accuracy of the refined Fire Danger Rating logic, as current review volume is insufficient for assessment.
Monitor the new Today summary feature for engagement metrics to determine if it provides the intended utility for weather screen users.
Maintain the current release cadence to build a larger review sample, allowing for a statistically significant evaluation of the recent performance and stability improvements.

Original release notes

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.

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