# Northern Lights Forecast — Aurora Borealis Alerts

> Aurora Borealis alerts, forecasts, and live webcam feeds for optimal viewing. (iPhone/iPad app by Letovaltsev Maxim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northern-lights-forecast/id1492559559 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Letovaltsev Maxim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092949786)
- Category: Weather, Travel
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2019-12-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northern-lights-forecast/id1492559559/reviews.md

## What is Northern Lights Forecast?

Northern Lights Forecast - a powerful app for catching Aurora! It will determine your location and, based on magnetic latitude, set the necessary notification settings. And as a result, in an efficient way, you will get alerts exactly at the right moment, when northern lights filled the sky!

Alerts and Push Notifications: 
Receive real-time alerts when the aurora is visible at your location or Kp index reaches chosen value. You can customize alert level.

Live Northern Lights Webcams:
Watch live Aurora webcams from around the world. This is a great tool to see if the northern lights are visible near you. 
In the app,  you can sort these webcams by distance from you or "aurora pixels", this is unique feature that detects the northern lights on webcams!

Live Aurora Map:
See where the best viewing of the northern lights now on the live aurora map. 

KP Index Forecast:
Forecasts for next 3 days and next 27 days helps you to plan your aurora trip.

Good luck in hunting Northern Lights and never miss it again!

## Key features

- Real-time aurora alerts
- Customizable notification settings
- Live Northern Lights webcams
- Aurora map with viewing locations
- KP index forecast (3-day and 27-day)
- Sort webcams by distance and aurora pixels

## Chart rankings

- #108 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northern-lights-forecast/id1492559559/reviews.md

### 2/5 — I find this app unfriendly to use. Aurora Alerts was easier until the location search didn’t work.

*2025-04-17*

I received many alerts from this app, but not really for my location and I have never really been able to use the app.

### 2/5 — Annoying Alerts

*2024-10-19, version 1.0.9*

App ignores notification preferences and will spam you even when turned off. Not very responsive going between the screens. Hopefully the dev will update, as app does have a lot of potential.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother…

*2024-04-19*

Endless notifications of a three rating for aurora…not to mention that it’s *always* cloudy here at the same time.

### 1/5 — Poor interface

*2024-03-25, version 1.0.9*

Main screen makes no sense: “excellent chance to see an aurora” then right below that “0% probability.”  Very cluttered and not intuitive. The map display doesn’t match (at all) the aurora forecast.

### 1/5 — Very Basic, Very Inaccurate

*2023-12-30*

I was hopeful for this app as I have a lot of Aurora guests who need an easy way to get an idea of activity. Unfortunately this is simply an app version of multiple websites available for free. The few parts that aren’t just “borrowed” from the web or other sources are misleading and inaccurate at best. Don’t waste your money.

### 3/5 — Ne fonctionne plus

*2023-11-29*

Suite au passage à l’IOS 17 l’application démarre et se referme immédiatement 
Dommage car c’est une très bonne application

**Developer response:** We sincerely appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience you experienced while using our app. Upon receiving your feedback, our technical team immediately initiated an investigation into the reported bug that caused the app to malfunction. Thank you for your understanding and continued trust in our app.

### 1/5 — Ist das Geld nicht wert !

*2023-11-06*

Alte Bilder, keine Aussagekraft. Ein Stern ist noch zu viel.

### 1/5 — Alerts still broken

*2023-09-07, version 1.0.9*

It’s now September 2023, I have the app set for NO alerts, and only warn me if Kp reaches 7, and yet it STILL spams me even if it’s Kp 4, or if there is a “slight” (sub-10%) chance of a visible aurora… 9 months and no fix from developer? About to delete this garbage, and SOOO happy I didn’t pay anything!!!

### 1/5 — Junk app

*2023-04-24*

The app does not work

### 5/5 — Great

*2023-03-24, version 1.0.9*

Great app. Accurate and I got the most amazing aurora photos!

## Frequently asked questions about Northern Lights Forecast

### What is the price of Northern Lights Forecast?

Northern Lights Forecast is a paid app, available for $4.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for tracking and viewing the aurora.

### How accurate are Northern Lights Forecast alerts?

The app determines your location and uses magnetic latitude to set notification settings for aurora visibility. It provides real-time alerts based on the Kp index and aurora detection on webcams.

### Can I use Northern Lights Forecast offline?

The app relies on real-time data for alerts, forecasts, and webcam feeds, so an internet connection is required for full functionality. However, downloaded forecast data might be accessible offline.

### What devices support Northern Lights Forecast?

Northern Lights Forecast is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Northern Lights Forecast updated?

The latest version, 1.0.9, was released on December 16, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent support and potential for future updates.

### What is the age rating for Northern Lights Forecast?

Northern Lights Forecast has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide audience, including children, with no mature content.

### What do users like or dislike about Northern Lights Forecast?

With a rating of 2.6 stars from 13 ratings, user sentiment appears mixed. Specific feedback on likes and dislikes is not detailed in the provided data, but the rating suggests areas for improvement.

### Does Northern Lights Forecast offer different subscription tiers?

No, Northern Lights Forecast is a paid app with a single purchase price of $4.99. It does not operate on a subscription model and has no in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2022-12-16

-fixed calendar bug in long Aurora forecast

### 1.0.8 — 2022-09-29

-fixed bug in aurora long forecast calendar

### 1.0.7 — 2021-04-12

-fixed bug with map

### 1.0.6 — 2021-03-07

-fixed bug with geospace Kp graph and getting weather data

### 1.0.5 — 2020-08-31

- bug fixed with aurora alert label

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