# My Aurora Forecast Pro vs Step's Aurora Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Aurora Forecast Pro at 79% against Step's Aurora Guide's 14%. My Aurora Forecast Pro also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 116) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Step's Aurora Guide's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Step's Aurora Guide 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 Step's Aurora Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Aurora Forecast Pro has 2.9K ratings behind it against 116, 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 14% of Step's Aurora Guide's.

My Aurora Forecast Pro ships an update weekly, Step's Aurora Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Aurora Forecast Pro | Step's Aurora Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-aurora-forecast-pro/id1075462280/reviews)** | [4.6 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | #143 |
| Size | 47 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) | [Steps Aurora Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765831) |

## What reviewers say

### My Aurora Forecast Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #30 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


### Step's Aurora Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides aurora forecasts, alerts, and expert photography advice. It helps users plan and capture stunning aurora images with real-time data, geomagnetic forecasts, and personalized guidance.

**Highlights:** 27-day geomagnetic activity forecast, Moon phase and darkness alignment, Real-time aurora probability, Hour-by-hour weather updates, Expert photography advice, Custom location comparison

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alerts, Forecast & Guide | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Alerts, Forecast & Guide | $6.99 | per month |
| Alerts, Forecast & Guide | $29.99 | 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 Step's Aurora Guide free?

Step's Aurora Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Aurora Forecast Pro or Step's Aurora Guide?

My Aurora Forecast Pro is rated higher. My Aurora Forecast Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Step's Aurora Guide averages 4.6 from 116 ratings.

### Do My Aurora Forecast Pro or Step's Aurora Guide have ads?

Neither My Aurora Forecast Pro nor Step's Aurora Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Aurora Forecast Pro or Step's Aurora Guide?

My Aurora Forecast Pro ships an update weekly, and Step's Aurora Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Aurora Forecast Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Step's Aurora Guide on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, My Aurora Forecast Pro or Step's Aurora Guide?

My Aurora Forecast Pro currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Step's Aurora Guide at #143. 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.*