Norrsken vs Aurora Forecast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Norrsken
This app estimates your chances of seeing the Northern Lights based on your location. Receive real-time push notifications for optimal viewing conditions and access a compass, long-term forecasts, and live data on solar wind and geomagnetic activity.
- Real-time Northern Lights probability calculation
- Push notifications for good viewing conditions
- Live webcam alerts
- Compass with haptic feedback
- 3-day long-term forecast
- Photo timestamp and location overlay
- Cloud radar images
- Live solar wind and geomagnetic data
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Norrsken Sverige Applikationen Norrsken ser till så att du aldrig missar när det är norrsken ute. Med ett nytt enkelt gränssnitt räknar appen ut hur stor chansen är för att se norrsken baserat på din nuvarande position. Vid goda chanser börjar nu appen att pulsera i grönt. Du har även möjlighet att få en push-notis när förhållandena är goda och det är dags att bege sig ut och spana. Våra push-notiser görs av oss i realtid vilket ger en mer exakt bild av nuläget. Vid goda förhållanden så övervakar vi norrskenet Live och skickar en notifiering när det är som mest spektakulärt över hela landet. På så sätt har du som användare möjligheten att uppleva norrskenet när det är som mest fascinerande. Det finns även fler nya funktioner så som: - Få en pushnotis direkt när norrskenet visar sig i vår webbkamera. - Kompass med väderstreck som ger haptisk feedback när din enhet pekas mot 0° (Norr) - Långtidsprognos över 3 dagar - Kamerafunktion som ritar ut bl.a. nuvarande position samt tidpunkt på ditt foto - Radarbilder över moln - Livedata över solvind från satelliterna ACE och DSCOVR. - Livedata över aktiviteten kring jordens magnetfält mm.
Aurora Forecast
Track the Northern Lights with real-time forecasts and smart alerts. Get detailed information on aurora activity, KP index, and visibility for your location, helping you plan the perfect viewing experience.
- Real-time aurora forecasts
- Location-based predictions
- KP index and cloud cover data
- Customizable aurora alerts
- Global aurora map
- Aurora viewing tips
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Spot Northern Lights easily with Aurora Forecast App. This app gives you everything you need to know. When, where, and how likely you are to see the aurora, wherever you are in the world. Whether you’re chasing the aurora in Iceland, hoping for a rare display in your hometown, or planning a photography trip to the Arctic Circle, this app keeps you fully prepared with accurate, real-time forecasts and smart alerts. - Real-time aurora forecasts tailored to your location - Live KP index, cloud cover, and visibility data - Solar wind stats ands more - Customizable alerts when aurora activity is expected near you - Forecasts for the future - Global aurora map - Aurora viewing tips and best current locations - Simple, sleek design Built for travelers, photographers, and anyone who doesn’t want to miss the next aurora, this app helps you stay one step ahead and catch the magic when it happens. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CYJ_YEK2fZHzfMJntkommHBqIdkYoGnQ2lnCUt52C88/ Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MvMhZJsr14RA3JatJtIHj-GpTCITxJ1a7NMfelop3wk/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Norrsken at none against Aurora Forecast's 7. Norrsken also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Aurora Forecast's advantage is ratings volume (165 vs 3) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Aurora Forecast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Norrsken asks for nothing beyond the download.
Norrsken holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aurora Forecast has 165 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Norrsken ships an update every 5 days, Aurora Forecast monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Norrsken | Aurora Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.6 (165 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 165 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #98 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johan Runbert | Appelio |
Customer experience
Norrsken
Aurora Forecast
In-app purchases
Norrsken
No in-app purchases
Aurora Forecast
- Aurora Weekly$4.997 Days
- Aurora Weekly Free Trial7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
- Aurora Yearly Free Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Aurora Yearly Free Trial7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Aurora Forecast Yearly$49.991 Year
- Northern Lights Tracker$19.99
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