# My Aurora Forecast Pro vs SpaceWeatherLive

The clearest difference is price: SpaceWeatherLive at Free against My Aurora Forecast Pro's $3.99. SpaceWeatherLive also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). My Aurora Forecast Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

SpaceWeatherLive 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 SpaceWeatherLive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Aurora Forecast Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Aurora Forecast Pro has 2.9K ratings behind it against 189, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of My Aurora Forecast Pro's written reviews are positive against 53% of SpaceWeatherLive's.

My Aurora Forecast Pro ships an update weekly, SpaceWeatherLive every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Aurora Forecast Pro | SpaceWeatherLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-aurora-forecast-pro/id1075462280/reviews)** | [4.0 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 189 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #115 |
| Size | 47 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| 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) | [Parsec vzw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435501020) |

## What reviewers say

### My Aurora Forecast Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #6 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


### SpaceWeatherLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Grossing · Weather, #182 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track aurora and solar activity in real-time with detailed forecasts and historical data. Receive customizable push notifications for significant space weather events. Explore an extensive archive and learn from expert reports.

**Highlights:** Aurora and solar activity tracking, Real-time forecasts, Push notifications for space weather events, Dark mode for night use, Detailed graphs and reports, Extensive historical data archive, Beginner-friendly explanations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free - monthly package | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-free - half-yearly package | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Ad-free - yearly package | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent space weather information
- 🔍 Detailed and informative data
- 📚 Helpful tutorials and explanations
- 🌍 Useful for aurora chasers and enthusiasts
- 🤖 Comprehensive data from various sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information
- 🔔 Too many notifications/alerts
- 💰 Ads becoming too intrusive
- 🔌 Notifications not always working
- 🤔 Confusing navigation at times

**Reported bugs**

- Video links not working
- Alerts disappearing after opening the app
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Notification count not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Dark mode option
- Location-based alerts
- Ability to track solar activity trends
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Aurora Forecast Pro free?

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

### Is SpaceWeatherLive free?

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

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

My Aurora Forecast Pro is rated higher. My Aurora Forecast Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while SpaceWeatherLive averages 4.0 from 189 ratings.

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

SpaceWeatherLive shows ads; My Aurora Forecast Pro does not.

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

My Aurora Forecast Pro ships an update weekly, and SpaceWeatherLive every 4 months. Most recently, My Aurora Forecast Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and SpaceWeatherLive on October 19, 2026.

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

My Aurora Forecast Pro currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and SpaceWeatherLive at #115. 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.*