# My Aurora Forecast Pro vs Solar Activity Pro

The clearest difference is price: Solar Activity Pro at Free against My Aurora Forecast Pro's $3.99. My Aurora Forecast Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Solar Activity Pro 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 Solar Activity Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Aurora Forecast Pro has 3K ratings behind it against 5, 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 50% of Solar Activity Pro's.

My Aurora Forecast Pro ships an update weekly, Solar Activity Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Aurora Forecast Pro | Solar Activity Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-aurora-forecast-pro/id1075462280/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-activity-pro/id1545198636/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) | [Pavel Koyushev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257728721) |

## What reviewers say

### My Aurora Forecast Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #18 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, iPhone Duo support

**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


### Solar Activity Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-activity-pro/id1545198636)

Monitor solar activity and its potential effects on well-being and technology. Get aurora forecasts, real-time data, and customizable widgets. Stay informed about space weather events with detailed indicators and notifications.

**Highlights:** Widgets for solar activity, Push notifications, Aurora forecast and cameras, KP and AP index tracking, Solar wind and electron/proton flux data, Sunspot and electron content maps

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Months subscription | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Aurora Forecast Pro free?

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

### Is Solar Activity Pro free?

Solar Activity Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

My Aurora Forecast Pro is rated higher. My Aurora Forecast Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Solar Activity Pro averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do My Aurora Forecast Pro or Solar Activity Pro have ads?

Neither My Aurora Forecast Pro nor Solar Activity Pro shows ads.

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

My Aurora Forecast Pro ships an update weekly, and Solar Activity Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Aurora Forecast Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Solar Activity Pro on November 3, 2026.

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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.*