# My Aurora Forecast Pro vs Explore Fall

The clearest difference is price: Explore Fall at Free against My Aurora Forecast Pro's $3.99. Explore Fall also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). My Aurora Forecast Pro's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 8) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Explore Fall is free to download; My Aurora Forecast Pro costs $3.99 up front. My Aurora Forecast Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Explore Fall asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Aurora Forecast Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Aurora Forecast Pro has 2.9K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of My Aurora Forecast Pro's written reviews are positive against 86% of Explore Fall's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

My Aurora Forecast Pro ships an update weekly, Explore Fall every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Aurora Forecast Pro | Explore Fall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-aurora-forecast-pro/id1075462280/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-fall/id6799756457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #142 |
| Size | 47 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) | [Explore Fall LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799756669) |

## 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


### Explore Fall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-fall/id6799756457)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Discover the best fall foliage across the United States with interactive maps and community-driven reports. Get local forecasts for peak timing, current color status, and weather information. Follow seasonal highlights with real photos and videos.

**Highlights:** Interactive foliage map, Local fall color forecasts, Community foliage reports, Seasonal highlights, Date slider for color progression, Real photos and videos

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Aurora Forecast Pro free?

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

### Is Explore Fall free?

Explore Fall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

My Aurora Forecast Pro is rated higher. My Aurora Forecast Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Explore Fall averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do My Aurora Forecast Pro or Explore Fall have ads?

Neither My Aurora Forecast Pro nor Explore Fall shows ads.

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

My Aurora Forecast Pro ships an update weekly, and Explore Fall every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Aurora Forecast Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Explore Fall on October 13, 2026.

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

My Aurora Forecast Pro currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Explore Fall at #142. 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.*