# My Aurora Forecast Pro vs Astrospheric

The clearest difference is price: Astrospheric at Free against My Aurora Forecast Pro's $3.99. Astrospheric also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). My Aurora Forecast Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (3K vs 484). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Astrospheric is free to download; My Aurora Forecast Pro costs $3.99 up front. My Aurora Forecast Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Astrospheric sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for My Aurora Forecast Pro against 4.8 for Astrospheric. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Aurora Forecast Pro has 3K ratings behind it against 484, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of My Aurora Forecast Pro's written reviews are positive against 87% of Astrospheric's.

My Aurora Forecast Pro ships an update weekly, Astrospheric every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Aurora Forecast Pro | Astrospheric |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-aurora-forecast-pro/id1075462280/reviews)** | [4.8 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 484 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | #90 |
| Size | 47 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) | [Daniel Fiordalis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166046862) |

## What reviewers say

### My Aurora Forecast Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-aurora-forecast-pro/id1075462280)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time Northern Lights alerts and forecasts. This app provides the current KP index, best viewing locations, and a global aurora map. Plan your aurora viewing with hourly, multi-day, and weekly predictions, plus access live webcams and tour information.

**Highlights:** Real-time KP index, Best viewing locations, Global aurora map, Push notifications, Hourly, daily, and weekly forecasts, Live aurora webcams, Tour recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate forecasts and alerts
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🌟 Comprehensive data and features
- 💡 Helpful for planning aurora viewing trips
- 🔍 Detailed location-specific information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable cloud cover forecasts
- ⏰ Delayed or late notifications
- 🔍 Confusing or unclear data presentation
- 🔌 Issues with battery drain
- 🗺️ Outdated or inaccurate map data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect or inconsistent data
- Geolocation issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Custom location settings and alerts
- More detailed historical data and trends
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps
- Improved notification system with customization
- Expanded coverage for aurora borealis and australis


### Astrospheric

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Weather, #165 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers advanced weather forecasting and astronomical data for stargazers and astrophotographers. It provides detailed hourly forecasts, cloud and sky transparency reports, and alerts for celestial events. It also includes tools for astronomical societies and offline site setup.

**Highlights:** 84-hour hourly weather forecast, Ensemble cloud forecast, Kp index for Aurora, ISS flyover paths, Integrated smoke forecast, Sky and ground data, Rise and set times, Solar and Lunar eclipse data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astrospheric Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Astrospheric Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Precision tool for astrophotography
- 🔍 Detailed weather forecasts
- ⭐ Accurate and reliable
- 💻 Comprehensive data and features
- 📊 Helpful for planning observing sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate forecasts
- 🔍 Missing some weather data (e.g. wind)
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔌 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not loading on some devices
- Inconsistent temperature and wind data

**Requested features**

- Notification system for clear skies
- Widgets for quick access to data
- More detailed transparency and seeing data
- Ability to flip east and west in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Aurora Forecast Pro free?

My Aurora Forecast Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Astrospheric free?

Astrospheric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Aurora Forecast Pro or Astrospheric?

My Aurora Forecast Pro is rated higher. My Aurora Forecast Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Astrospheric averages 4.8 from 484 ratings.

### Do My Aurora Forecast Pro or Astrospheric have ads?

Neither My Aurora Forecast Pro nor Astrospheric shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Aurora Forecast Pro or Astrospheric?

My Aurora Forecast Pro ships an update weekly, and Astrospheric every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Aurora Forecast Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Astrospheric on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, My Aurora Forecast Pro or Astrospheric?

My Aurora Forecast Pro currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Astrospheric at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*