# Aurora Forecast. — Northern Lights & Aurora Alert

> Intelligent Northern Lights forecast and aurora hunting guide with AI analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by TINAC Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast/id539875792 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TINAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539875795)
- Category: Weather, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 4,808 App Store ratings · 326 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 22 MB
- Languages: Danish, Ukrainian, Russian, Hungarian, Norwegian Bokmål, Hindi, Indonesian, Turkish, Hebrew, Greek and 19 more
- Released: 2012-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast/id539875792/reviews.md

## What is Aurora Forecast.?

Aurora Forecast is your intelligent personal aurora hunting guide — space weather science, Apple's native intelligence, and a live community of aurora watchers, all in your pocket.

— COMMUNITY SIGHTINGS —
See where the aurora is being spotted right now. Live sightings from people near you appear on the map, and "Seen near you" shows how many are watching the lights nearby, updated in real time. Spotted it yourself? Share it with one tap so others know it's happening now. Anonymous by design — no account, and your location is coarsened for privacy.

— AI AURORA ANALYST (Apple Intelligence) —
Aurora forecasting means decoding solar wind speed, interplanetary magnetic fields, and Kp indices. Now you don't have to. Our AI Aurora Analyst, powered by Apple Intelligence, processes all of that and delivers a clear, personalized "Go/No-Go" verdict based on your exact location and local weather. One glance answers the only question that matters: "Can I see it tonight?"

— WIDGETS & APPLE WATCH COMPLICATIONS —
Never miss a geomagnetic storm. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets deliver real-time Kp-index updates at a glance. Apple Watch complications let you track activity right from your wrist — perfect for quick checks when you're already out in the field.

— CORE FEATURES —
• Live community sightings near you
• NOAA OVATION Aurora Forecast Model
• Real-time solar wind & geomagnetic activity data
• Interactive aurora probability map
• 3D globe with real-time aurora visualization
• Live aurora webcams & Sun imagery
• Multi-day Kp-index forecast charts
• Customizable push notifications for geomagnetic storms
• Dark sky location finder
• Apple Watch app with complications
• 30+ languages supported

Whether you're a seasoned aurora chaser or hoping to see the Northern Lights for the first time, Aurora Forecast puts real-time space weather and a live community of aurora watchers in your pocket.

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Subscription Details

• Aurora Pro (Monthly): $2.99/month
• Aurora Pro (Yearly): $12.99/year
• Aurora Ultimate (Monthly): $4.99/month
• Aurora Ultimate (Yearly): $24.99/year

Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.

Privacy Policy: https://www.tinacinc.com/AuroraForecast/privacy_policy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.tinacinc.com/AuroraForecast/terms_of_conditions.html

## Key features

- AI Aurora Analyst with personalized Go/No-Go verdicts
- Real-time Kp-index updates via widgets
- Apple Watch complications for wrist tracking
- Interactive aurora probability map
- 3D globe with real-time aurora visualization
- Customizable push notifications for storms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alerts (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Aurora Alerts(Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| Aurora Ultimate Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Aurora Ultimate Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #109 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store)
- #128 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Aurora Forecast.?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🌟 Excellent app with nice graphs
- 🌟 Accurate with current solar activity and short-term forecast
- 🌟 Fantastic amount of information about the sun and aurora
- 🌟 Alerts help plan for aurora viewing
- 🌟 Comprehensive data and visuals

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- ⚠️ Inaccurate forecasts and predictions
- ⚠️ Notifications not working as expected
- ⚠️ Difficult to interpret data and graphs
- ⚠️ Biased towards Northern Hemisphere
- ⚠️ Subscription required for full functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Forecast data not updating
- App crashing on startup
- Incorrect location data
- Alerts not working as intended

**Most requested features**

- Add support for Southern Hemisphere aurora
- Improve location-based forecasting and alerts
- Provide more user-friendly explanations of data and graphs
- Allow customization of notification settings
- Expand coverage to include more regions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 326)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast/id539875792/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Hate the new format

*2026-06-09, version 6.2.4*

I used to love this app. But since a couple updates ago, I now find it worthless. I miss the short and long term forecast charts and hourly timing. I used to use this app all over the world but not any more.

### 1/5 — Payant…

*2026-06-05*

J’ai l’application depuis plusieurs années gratuitement, et voila que tout a coup elle deviens exclusivement payante… byebye!

**Developer response:** Nous sommes sincèrement désolés pour cette déception. Sachez que l'application n'est pas exclusivement payante : nous continuons à proposer des fonctionnalités gratuites. Nous travaillons d'arrache-pied pour améliorer nos services. Merci pour votre fidélité durant toutes ces années.

### 1/5 — New cell and again a payment

*2026-04-18*

Every time I change my cell this app ask for a payment and I paid because I wanted all features. Now it’s so extreme expensive that I decided I’m done with this app. I think it was around 15 years my favourite app. Sorry it’s done now!

**Developer response:** Dear valued customer,

Thank you sincerely for your loyalty and continued support over the past 15 years. It means a great deal to us.

We deeply apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced. The repeated payment requests triggered when changing your cell is the result of a bug in our system, and is in no way an intended feature. We take full responsibility and are currently investigating the issue as our highest priority. A fix will be deployed as soon as possible.

We sincerely hope you will allow us the opportunity to resolve this matter. Your trust and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us, and we would be deeply sorry to lose a valued member of our community after so many years together.

### 1/5 — Unable to get widgets to display or AI

*2026-04-02*

While I have a full year subscription I can’t get the widgets to display. All widget say a subscription is needed. I also can’t get the AI feature to work. I have an iPhone 17 pro max that fully supports this feature but I still can’t get it. 

This is a handsome application but the lack of direct communication is causing a problem 

I have not found a way to contact the author so I’m posting the problem here.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback — you raise a great point about the lack of a direct contact option, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

I'm currently looking into the widget and AI feature issues you described, and will release an update to fix them as soon as possible. I'll also be adding a "Contact Us" button within the app so you can reach me directly in the future.

In the meantime, please feel free to contact me at support@tinacinc.com so I can help resolve your issue right away.

Thank you for your patience and support!

### 1/5 — Die Wolken sind bewölkt

*2026-03-26*

Ja, die Wolken sind bewölkt - der lieblingssatz der App, auch wenn klarer Himmel ist - auch die 30 Minuten Vorhersage scheint nur ein nichtfunktionierendes Bild zu sein - Gottseidank wurde mir das Geld zurückerstattet von ITunes
Nicht empfehlenswert

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback! Die 30-Minuten-Vorhersage wurde bereits in einem Update behoben. Die fehlerhafte Anzeige "bewölkt" scheint auf einen Bug in Apple Intelligence zurückzuführen zu sein, bei dem immer dieselbe Antwort zurückgegeben wird. Wir arbeiten bereits an einem Update, das dieses Problem umgeht. Wir bitten um Ihre Geduld und hoffen, Sie bald wieder von unserer App überzeugen zu können.

### 3/5 — Good App

*2026-03-14*

I like the app.  The layout is good and the forecasts are solid.  But, the intelligence review always says there is heavy cloud.  Always.   Even when further into the app it says the cloud cover is 3%, intelligence still says to stay indoors due to heavy cloud cover.   This piece needs work if this app is to realize it’s strong potential

**Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to share such detailed feedback! You're absolutely right — if the cloud cover is showing 3% inside the app but the AI intelligence is still recommending staying indoors due to heavy cloud, that's clearly a bug and not the experience we want for you. We're looking into this and will work to get it fixed. Really appreciate you pointing it out so specifically — it helps us a lot. Hope you get to see some amazing auroras soon! 🌌

### 2/5 — Not Happy with the update!!!

*2026-03-10, version 6.1.0*

Do not update to the new version, you will lose the long term forecast! WHY DID YOU DELETE THAT???

### 5/5 — Top

*2026-03-05*

Viel besser als vorher da lohnt sich auch die Pro Version

### 1/5 — New upate, more $$ ??nope deleted, unsub

*2026-02-25*

App was okay prior to the update. 4/5.  Disappointed to see the new update immediately after I paid for my year. Now there’s locked settings. Will not use. Deleted and unsubscribed.  Wish I’d known before resubscribing for the year.  Not my fave app but was happy to support the data. Not anymore.

### 2/5 — Oh, no! Not AI !

*2026-02-19*

New version touts all kinds of AI features but it still thought I lived in Nome, Alaska. If it can’t figure out where I am, what’s the likelihood of it being accurate in its forecast? They’ve taken what was a fine app and ruined it with AI just for marketing value, then nag you to subscribe to it.

**Developer response:** We’re sorry to hear that the recent update has been disappointing. Please know that the location error is a bug we are actively working to iron out right now. It is definitely not the experience we want for our users.

We also value your feedback on the AI and marketing approach; we’ll be discussing this internally to ensure the app remains helpful and user-friendly. We hope to win you back once the fix is live.

## Frequently asked questions about Aurora Forecast.

### What does Aurora Forecast do?

Aurora Forecast acts as an intelligent guide for aurora hunting. It analyzes complex space weather data, including solar wind speed, interplanetary magnetic fields, and Kp indices, combined with your local weather conditions. It then provides a personalized "Go/No-Go" verdict to help you determine if you can see the Northern Lights.

### What are the key features of Aurora Forecast?

Key features include an AI Aurora Analyst powered by Apple Intelligence for personalized forecasts, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for real-time Kp-index updates, Apple Watch complications for quick checks, an interactive aurora probability map, a 3D globe with real-time aurora visualization, multi-day Kp-index forecast charts, and customizable push notifications for geomagnetic storms.

### How much does Aurora Forecast cost?

The app offers subscription plans: Aurora Pro (Monthly: $2.99, Yearly: $12.99) and Aurora Ultimate (Monthly: $4.99, Yearly: $24.99). Payments are charged to your Apple ID, and subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Is Aurora Forecast compatible with my devices?

The app deeply integrates with Apple devices, including support for Apple Intelligence and Apple Watch. It also offers widgets for Home Screen and Lock Screen, suggesting compatibility with recent iOS versions. It supports over 30 languages.

### Who would benefit from using Aurora Forecast?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in seeing the Northern Lights. This includes seasoned aurora chasers who want advanced data analysis and personalized recommendations, as well as individuals hoping to witness the aurora for the first time and needing a simple, intuitive guide.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.5.0 — 2026-08-26

Aurora Forecast 6.5.0

NEW: MAP LAYERS
One button for everything the map draws — map type, webcams, clouds, nearby sightings and aurora hotspots.

Plus stability improvements and map fixes.

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world.

### 6.4.2 — 2026-08-24

Aurora Forecast 6.4.2

IMPROVED: NEARBY SIGHTINGS
• "Nearby" now covers a real 100 km radius — reports just over an invisible boundary no longer go missing
• Home and the map now agree: the same reports over the same time window
• Tap the info button on the card to see exactly what "nearby" covers

Solar wind charts now refresh when you pull to refresh, and refreshing Home and Activity is smoother.

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world.

### 6.4.1 — 2026-08-11

Aurora Forecast 6.4.1

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world.

### 6.4.0 — 2026-07-24

Aurora Forecast 6.4.0

NEW: STORIES
• The Stories tab brings aurora guides, news, and field notes from the chase into the app — each one in your language
• A featured story waits on your home screen: tap in to read, then swipe through the rest
• Fresh reads for the cloudy nights between auroras

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world.

### 6.3.2 — 2026-07-22

Aurora Forecast 6.3.2

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world.

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