# Northern Lights Tracker — Aurora Borealis Forecast

> Real-time aurora borealis forecast and viewing guide. (iPhone/iPad app by Mehmet Ali Demir.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northern-lights-tracker/id6569249780 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mehmet Ali Demir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631537417)
- Category: Weather, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 181 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Canadian French, German (Germany), Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 1 more
- Released: 2024-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northern-lights-tracker/id6569249780/reviews.md

## What is Northern Lights Tracker?

Never Miss the Northern Lights Again!

Northern Lights Tracker is the most advanced and reliable Northern Lights prediction app for travelers, photographers, and aurora enthusiasts. Built with real-time NOAA space weather data, magnetic latitude calculations, and interactive maps, it helps you know exactly when and where the aurora borealis will appear. Whether you are planning a trip to Tromsø in Norway, chasing auroras in Fairbanks Alaska, watching the skies in Iceland, or exploring Rovaniemi Finland and Yellowknife Canada, this app ensures you are always prepared to experience the magic of the northern lights.

Unlike basic aurora apps, Northern Lights Tracker combines professional accuracy with an intuitive design. Check aurora probability at your location, see the best viewing spots worldwide, monitor the KP index in real time, and explore global activity maps. You also get solar wind speed, magnetic field strength, and personalized viewing tips. With Apple Watch support and smart notifications, you can chase the aurora without missing the right moment.

Key Features
• Real-time aurora probability for your exact location
• NOAA-powered KP index with scientific accuracy
• Interactive maps showing global aurora activity
• Best viewing locations like Tromsø, Rovaniemi, Reykjavik, Fairbanks, Yellowknife, and Kiruna
• Location-based visibility recommendations
• Space weather data including solar wind and magnetic field strength
• Smart alerts for high KP index and daily summaries
• Apple Watch integration for quick aurora checks
• Global coverage with magnetic latitude adjustments

Apple Watch Support
Stay connected outdoors with seamless Apple Watch integration. Check KP index, view forecasts, and get instant alerts directly on your wrist — perfect for aurora hunters in cold conditions.

Intelligent Notifications
Northern Lights Tracker only notifies you when conditions are right. Get smart alerts based on real-time KP activity, daylight conditions, and your position. Receive daily summaries, high KP warnings, and viewing alerts that help you catch the aurora at the perfect time.

Aurora AI
Discover Aurora AI, your smart assistant powered by advanced artificial intelligence. Ask questions, get personalized insights, and receive real-time aurora predictions — all in natural language. Plan your perfect viewing experience with AI precision.

Premium Features
Upgrade to Northern Lights Tracker Pro and unlock:
• Unlimited location searches and map probability checks
• Extended list of aurora hot-spots across Iceland, Alaska, Norway, Canada, Finland, and Sweden
• Real-time alerts with no limits
• Full Apple Watch functionality
• Priority customer support

Why Choose Northern Lights Tracker?
Powered by data from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and other trusted sources, it delivers the most accurate aurora forecasts available. Monitor solar wind, magnetic fields, and geomagnetic storms in real time and plan your next adventure with confidence — from Iceland to Alaska, from Tromsø to Rovaniemi.

Perfect For
• Photographers chasing the best Northern Lights shots
• Travelers planning aurora trips across the Arctic
• Astronomy lovers following space weather
• Anyone dreaming of seeing the aurora borealis live

Northern Lights Tracker combines scientific precision, smart design, and global coverage to make aurora hunting simple and rewarding. From Alaska to Iceland, from Tromsø to Rovaniemi, your perfect aurora moment is just a forecast away.

Download Northern Lights Tracker today and experience the most breathtaking light show on Earth.

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## Key features

- Real-time aurora probability
- NOAA-powered KP index
- Interactive global aurora maps
- Best viewing location recommendations
- Space weather data monitoring
- Smart aurora alerts
- Apple Watch integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| month | $5.99 | per month |
| week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| year | $34.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Northern Lights Tracker?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for tracking trips
- 👍 Good for Aurora tracking
- 👍 Accurate for location
- 👍 Helps plan trips
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Provides location suggestions
- 👍 Helpful for seeing forecast
- 👍 Euphoric experience
- 👍 Very helpful for catching lights
- 👍 Perfect for Aurora forecasting
- 👍 Vividly user friendly
- 👍 Love being able to see forecast
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Best northern lights app
- 👍 Very amazing
- 👍 Top
- 👍 Great App
- 👍 Really enjoying using this app
- 👍 Love it!
- 👍 Gives a lot of information
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Absolutely awesome

**Cons**

- 💸 Not free, useless without payment
- 🐛 App crashes
- 💸 Misleading pricing, charged unexpectedly
- 🐛 Notifications are bogus/inaccurate
- 🐛 Enable Notifications shuts off
- 🐛 Very basic, little info without paying
- 🐛 Data outdated and freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate predictions
- 🐛 Support email bounces
- 🐛 Little info for free users
- 🐛 Data not up to date
- 🐛 Very inaccurate
- 🐛 Not good for predicting possibilities
- 🐛 Useless app after purchase
- 🐛 Charged for lifetime purchase
- 🐛 Promoted free but charged

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes out of nowhere
- Phone part of app shows 0%
- Enable Notifications continuously shuts itself OFF
- Data seems outdated and freezes
- App crashes in Norway

**Most requested features**

- Add widgets
- Correlate probability to times
- Show probability over time (next 24 hours)
- Allow setting threshold for 'good chance' notifications
- Show readings for around the world

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northern-lights-tracker/id6569249780/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love

*2026-07-19*

Great for tracking our trips up north.

### 3/5 — Pretty good for Aurora tracking

*2026-06-12*

Update- for some reason I keep getting 0% on the phone part of the app but the watch part gives me a higher percentage. Also will not show any readings for around the world as it did before. 
I really like this app! I can see how possible having auroras in my area and love tracking them! I wish I had found this app before the ones we had last May. I check now every day to see what the percentage is.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the wonderful review — we're really happy to hear the app helps you track auroras in your area and enjoy the experience even more. Glad it’s become part of your daily routine! Enjoy the lights! 🌌

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2026-06-06*

This is so great and very accurate for my location in Utah! This is my go to when the colors in the sky are going to give a show! Thank you!

### 5/5 — % de voir

*2026-05-14*

Merci pour le % de chance de voir

### 5/5 — % de voir

*2026-04-27, version 1.1.9*

Merci pour le % de chance de voir

### 1/5 — Not Free

*2026-04-12*

Sure, install it for free but it's useless if you don't pay!!! 
So don't waste my time saying it's a free app!!!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-03-31*

Best northern lights app out there!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the amazing review — we're thrilled you think it's the best northern lights app out there! Enjoy the auroras! 🌌

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2026-03-21*

This is so great and very accurate for my location in Utah! This is my go to when the colors in the sky are going to give a show! Thank you!

### 1/5 — Started crashing out of nowhere

*2026-03-10*

So sad. In Norway now and can’t get the app to stay open

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-03-02*

Love it

## Frequently asked questions about Northern Lights Tracker

### What does Northern Lights Tracker do?

Northern Lights Tracker provides real-time predictions and forecasts for the aurora borealis. It uses NOAA space weather data, magnetic latitude calculations, and interactive maps to help users know when and where the aurora will appear. The app aims to ensure users are prepared to experience the magic of the northern lights.

### What are the key features of Northern Lights Tracker?

Key features include real-time aurora probability for your location, NOAA-powered KP index, interactive maps of global aurora activity, recommendations for best viewing spots, space weather data like solar wind speed, and smart alerts. It also offers Apple Watch integration and an AI assistant for personalized insights.

### How much does Northern Lights Tracker cost?

The app offers a freemium model. Users can access basic features for free, and an upgrade to Northern Lights Tracker Pro unlocks premium features such as unlimited location searches, extended lists of aurora hot-spots, unlimited real-time alerts, full Apple Watch functionality, and priority customer support.

### What kind of data does the app use for its forecasts?

The app is powered by real-time data from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and other trusted sources. It monitors solar wind, magnetic fields, and geomagnetic storms to deliver accurate aurora forecasts.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for travelers, photographers, and aurora enthusiasts who want to maximize their chances of seeing the Northern Lights. It's useful for planning trips to popular aurora viewing destinations worldwide.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-12

Apple Watch syncing is faster and more reliable. Your watch now stays connected with the app even when it's asleep on your wrist. Notifications are smarter about your location, and the app feels smoother throughout the day. Keep your eyes on the sky — and thanks for chasing the aurora with us.

### 1.1.9 — 2026-04-26

• Fixed an issue where aurora forecasts were not loading
• Aurora visibility map is now working again
• Fixed a crash that some users experienced when refreshing data
• Apple Watch now displays live Kp index data
• Improved overall app stability

### 1.1.8 — 2026-04-01

• Fixed an issue where aurora forecasts were not loading
• Aurora visibility map is now working again
• Fixed a crash that some users experienced when refreshing data
• Apple Watch now displays live Kp index data
• Improved overall app stability

### 1.1.7 — 2026-01-20

What's New
• Enhanced Kp Index display with large, color-coded values
• Improved solar wind data visibility with Bz aurora indicators
• New Best Viewing Time card showing optimal viewing windows
• Cloud Cover feature for checking sky conditions
• Better data loading states and retry options
• Ask AI tab now available on supported devices
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1.6 — 2026-01-08

• Stability improvements.

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