Comparison

My Aurora Forecast Pro vs Aurora Forecast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Aurora Forecast Pro

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
Currently charting
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My Aurora Forecast Pro is the best app for seeing the Northern Lights. Built with a sleek dark design, it appeals to both tourists and serious aurora watchers by telling you what you want to know - whether that is exactly how likely you are to see the aurora borealis or details about the solar winds and high-resolution sun imagery. With this app, you'll be seeing the Northern Lights in no time. - Find the current KP index and how likely you are to see the Northern Lights. - View a list of the best locations to view from right now. - Map showing how strong the aurora is around the world, based on the SWPC ovation auroral forecast. - Push notifications when auroral activity is expected to be high. - Forecasts for the next hour, several hours and several weeks so you can plan your Northern Lights viewing long in advance (subject to weather conditions). - Solar wind statistics and sun imagery. - View live aurora webcams from around the world. - Tour information so if you're considering to go to locations such as Iceland, Sweden, Finland or even Alaska or Canada, you'll be able to find tours that we can recommend to you. - Support for the latest iPhone and iPad models. - Pro version is ad-free and includes Apple Watch support! If you want the latest updates on geomagnetic activity and enjoy viewing the aurora borealis, this app is right for you. It is similar to other apps such as Aurora Forecast., SpaceWeatherLive and hello aurora.

About

Aurora Forecast

Track and predict the Northern Lights with real-time forecasts powered by advanced satellite data. This user-friendly and reliable app is designed for aurora enthusiasts and photographers, ensuring you don't miss a moment of this natural spectacle.

Highlights
  • Real-time aurora predictions
  • Advanced satellite data
  • User-friendly interface
  • Reliable aurora chasing tool
  • No advertisements
  • No subscriptions
Features
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Are you captivated by the enchanting dance of the Northern Lights? Do you dream of witnessing the ethereal beauty of the auroras? Introducing MLB Aurora Forecast, your ultimate companion for experiencing the majesty of the night sky. Real-Time Forecasts: Get up-to-the-minute aurora predictions based on advanced satellite data. Accuracy: Our app uses the latest technology to ensure you never miss a moment of auroral activity. User-Friendly: Intuitive design and easy-to-use features make aurora chasing accessible for everyone. Reliability: Trusted by aurora hunters and photographers around the globe. No advertisements, no subscriptions

Screenshots

My Aurora Forecast Pro4 screens
Aurora Forecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aurora Forecast at Free against My Aurora Forecast Pro's $3.99. My Aurora Forecast Pro's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 10) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Aurora Forecast 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 Aurora Forecast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 3K ratings behind it against 10, 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 67% of Aurora Forecast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Aurora Forecast Pro ships an update weekly, Aurora Forecast every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
My Aurora Forecast Pro versus Aurora Forecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Aurora Forecast ProAurora Forecast
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (3K ratings) — better4.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better10
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJRustonApps B.V.Kurian Onnunny Samuel

Customer experience

My Aurora Forecast Pro

All ratings2,963 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.1%

Aurora Forecast

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

My Aurora Forecast Pro

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Aurora Forecast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

My Aurora Forecast Pro

One-time1
  • Buy us a coffee$0.99
1 purchases

Aurora Forecast

One-time1
  • Buy Me Coffee ?$2.99

Questions

Is My Aurora Forecast Pro free?
My Aurora Forecast Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Aurora Forecast free?
Aurora Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Aurora Forecast Pro or Aurora Forecast?
My Aurora Forecast Pro is rated higher. My Aurora Forecast Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Aurora Forecast averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do My Aurora Forecast Pro or Aurora Forecast have ads?
Neither My Aurora Forecast Pro nor Aurora Forecast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Aurora Forecast Pro or Aurora Forecast?
My Aurora Forecast Pro ships an update weekly, and Aurora Forecast every 5 days. Most recently, My Aurora Forecast Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Aurora Forecast on November 5, 2026.

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