Supported Devices
- Disaster Science
- Bushfire.io
- November 12, 2025
Table of Contents
Bushfire.io works on a wide range of devices and platforms, from phones and tablets to desktops and laptops. Performance depends on your device, browser and hardware.
TL;DR:
- Bushfire.io works best on modern devices with a reasonable GPU.
- Lower-spec hardware usually works, but can become slow or unresponsive when you move around the map, use the 3D globe or view large active fires, because there is so much data.
- If you’re using iOS 18.7.2 (22H123), please update to 22H124 or later to restore full map functionality.
💻 Supported Platforms
We actively test Bushfire.io on the following systems and browsers:
| Platform | Browser / App | Minimum Version |
|---|---|---|
| Windows, macOS, Linux | Google Chrome | 87 or newer |
| Mozilla Firefox | 78 or newer | |
| Microsoft Edge | 88 or newer | |
| Safari (macOS) | 14 or newer * | |
| iPhone & iPad | Bushfire.io App (from App Store) | iOS 16 or newer (iPhone 8 onwards) |
| Android phones & tablets | Bushfire.io App (from Play Store) | Android 9 or newer |
| macOS App Store | Bushfire.io App | macOS 11 or newer |
Note: Safari on macOS does not support push notifications for Bushfire.io at this time.
✅ Minimum System Capabilities
Bushfire.io uses several modern web technologies to render maps and data layers efficiently. If any of these are unavailable or turned off, the app can stop working correctly.
| Capability | Required | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| WebGL 2 | ✔️ Required | Enables map rendering, 3D terrain and satellite imagery. |
| Local Storage | ✔️ Required | Stores map data, tiles, preferences and session information. |
| Web Workers | ⚙️ Recommended | Processes large datasets smoothly. |
| Offscreen Canvas | ⚙️ Recommended | Improves performance for animations. |
| Push Notifications | ⚙️ Recommended | Used for critical alerts and watch/warning notifications. |
| In-App Purchases | Optional | Enables Bushfire.io Pro and Business subscriptions. |
⚙️ System Requirements
Bushfire.io handles large datasets (sometimes more than 500 000 map points) and high-resolution imagery. For smooth operation, your device needs:
- CPU & GPU: Modern dual-core or better with hardware graphics acceleration
- System Memory: 512 MB minimum, 1 GB recommended
- GPU Memory: 256 MB minimum, 1 GB recommended
- Internet Access: Required for initial load (~5MB app, ~1-2Mbps during use)
- Offline Use: Possible only for areas viewed previously.
🚫 Incompatible or Limited Setups
These setups are known to cause problems or are not supported:
- Devices with outdated GPU drivers or limited video memory
- Systems that block WebGL, JavaScript, or Web Storage API
- Internet Explorer 11: not supported
- macOS Safari: notifications not available
- Android Edge browser: background notifications not supported
📱 Known iOS Issue: iOS 18.7.2 (22H123)
If you are using iOS 18.7.2 (beta build 22H123), Bushfire.io identifies your device as not supported. You can still see a “Try Anyway” button, but you will probably get a blank screen when the map loads.
This version of iOS introduced an Apple WebGL regression that stops apps from creating a graphics context. This blocks access to the graphics chip used for rendering.
Apple fixed this issue in iOS 18.7.2 (build 22H124). The specific build version is important.
How to Check and Fix
- On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings › General › About.
- Check the Software Version field:
- If it ends in 22H123, update your device. If you’re on the Beta channel, you may need to opt out of the Beta program to receive the fixed build.
- Once you are on 22H124 or later, Bushfire.io will work normally.
This issue affected many WebGL-based apps and is not specific to Bushfire.io.
💬 Feedback
We aim to support as many devices as we can. If you have a problem that is not listed here, please contact us with your device model, OS version, and browser (or app) information.
