Comparison

Aurora Alerts Northern Lights vs Rainbow Tracker

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

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About

Aurora Alerts Northern Lights

This app monitors real-time auroral activity and sends alerts when the Northern Lights may be visible. It provides short-term and long-term forecasts, weather conditions, and solar wind data to help you plan your viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time auroral activity monitoring
  • Push alerts for potential aurora visibility
  • Short-term (1 hour) and long-term (3 days, 27 days) forecasts
  • Weather conditions and moon illumination data
  • Probability of seeing Northern Lights by location
  • Solar wind data from NASA satellites
  • Customizable alerts based on Kp index and solar wind
Features
Currently charting
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Aurora Alerts is an app designed to monitor real-time auroral activity and push alert to let you know if there may be aurora borealis (northern lights) visible tonight. Whenever you are home or away, Aurora Alerts will notify you if the possibility of seeing the northern lights exists. Main features: - short-term aurora forecast for next hour with weather conditions and moon Illumination - long-term aurora forecast for the next 3 days with weather conditions - long-term northern lights forecast for the next 27 days - show probability to see Northern Lights based on your or custom location - current auroral activity (based on observed and predicted Kp Indices from U.S. Air Force Weather Agency) - weather forecast to check visibility conditions before planning to see northern lights - solar wind data directly from the NASA satellite (wind speed, Bz, Bt and density) - unlike many other apps, it uses the local time instead of UTC Alerts: - when northern lights may be visible at current or custom location at the horizon or overhead - Kp index reaches chosen value - solar wind data reach chosen values - you can filter out alerts based on time of the day Boost your chances of viewing the northern lights! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aurora-alerts.com/privacy-policy/

About

Rainbow Tracker

Features
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Rainbow Tracker: Discover the Magic of Rainbows Around You! Unlock the beauty of the sky with Rainbow Tracker, your ultimate companion for finding and witnessing breathtaking rainbows wherever you are. Whether you're a weather enthusiast, a photography lover, or simply someone who adores nature's colorful spectacles, RainbowTracker empowers you to locate the perfect spots to catch those elusive rainbows. Real-Time Rainbow Predictions Leverage the power of WeatherKit to receive accurate predictions on rainbow visibility based on current weather conditions, sun position, cloud coverage, and rain probability. Interactive Map Integration Explore an intuitive MapKit-powered map that highlights potential rainbow hotspots. Easily navigate, zoom in/out, and select any location worldwide to check for rainbow possibilities. Cloud Coverage Overlays Visualize cloud cover directly on the map with dynamic overlays. Assess cloud conditions at a glance to determine the best times and places for rainbow sightings. Perfect For Nature Lovers: Immerse yourself in the beauty of natural phenomena. Photographers: Capture stunning rainbows against scenic backdrops. Travelers: Discover new destinations with the added bonus of rainbow sightings. Weather Enthusiasts: Enjoy a unique perspective on weather patterns and their visual manifestations.

Screenshots

Aurora Alerts Northern Lights4 screens
Rainbow Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rainbow Tracker at none against Aurora Alerts Northern Lights's 10. Aurora Alerts Northern Lights's advantage is chart position (#106 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support 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

Both are free to download. Aurora Alerts Northern Lights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rainbow Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Aurora Alerts Northern Lights versus Rainbow Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora Alerts Northern LightsRainbow Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (215 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings215 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLetovaltsev MaximAlexander Blagochevskiy

Bugs and requests

Aurora Alerts Northern Lights

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Alerts not triggering correctly
  • Long-term forecast not loading

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved tutorial/documentation
  • Ability to manually set location
  • Sortable saved locations list
  • Explanation of data metrics

Rainbow Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Aurora Alerts Northern Lights

One-time10
  • Aurora forecast for 1 month$0.99
  • Kp index alert for 1 month$0.99
  • Solar Wind parameters alert service for 1 month$0.99
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  • All alert services for 1 month$1.99
  • Aurora forecast for 6 months$2.99
  • Kp index alert for 6 month$2.99
  • Solar Wind parameters alert service for 6 months$2.99
  • 27 days aurora forecast unlock$2.99
  • All alert services for 6 months$4.99
  • Aurora forecast lifetime alert$29.99
None

Rainbow Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aurora Alerts Northern Lights free?
Aurora Alerts Northern Lights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rainbow Tracker free?
Rainbow Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aurora Alerts Northern Lights or Rainbow Tracker have ads?
Neither Aurora Alerts Northern Lights nor Rainbow Tracker shows ads.

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