Comparison

Northern Lights Alert vs Aurora Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Northern Lights Alert

Get real-time alerts when the Northern Lights are visible. This service uses dedicated aurora cameras to monitor the sky and notify you when conditions are right. A login key from a participating accommodation or travel agency is required to receive alerts.

Highlights
  • Real-time aurora camera monitoring
  • Instant visibility alerts
  • Login key system
  • Map of service availability
  • List of participating resorts
Features
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Receive a real-time alert when the Northern Lights are visible! Alerts are based on our own aurora cameras which are constantly monitoring the sky. The system will alert you when the Northern Lights are visible! You'll need to log in with a login key to get alerts. Get a login key from your accommodation service or travel agency. In the app, you'll find a map of places where you can get a login key and where the service is available. Service is available in destinations such as Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Ruka, Muonio, Ivalo, Rovaniemi, Kilpisjärvi, Inari and Utsjoki. Service is available in the following resorts: Northern Lights Village Levi Northern Lights Village Saariselkä Northern Lights Village Pyhä Sixty Eight North, Levi Levi Area Levin Iglut - Golden Crown Igloos, Levi Reindeer Manor, Levi Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Kakslauttanen Utsjoki Arctic Resort, Utsjoki Ylläs Area Arctic Skylight Lodge, Ylläs Northern Lights Ranch, Levi Harriniva Hotels & Safaris, Muonio Arctic Sauna World, Muonio Aurora VilIage, Ivalo Saariselkä, Lapland Santa Claus Holiday Village, Rovaniemi Glass Resort, Rovaniemi Follow @nlalertfi on Instagram. Do you have questions? Don't hesitate to email us at info@nlalert.fi

About

Aurora Tracker

Discover the magic of the Northern Lights with real-time forecasts and an interactive map. Plan your aurora-watching adventures with this intuitive and powerful tool.

Highlights
  • Real-time aurora forecasts
  • Interactive map
  • Aurora viewing planning
  • Intuitive design
  • Accurate predictions
Features
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Experience the magic of the Northern Lights with our intuitive app! Uncover the aurora's secrets with accurate real-time forecasts displayed on an interactive map. Sleek design meets powerful functionality, making it a breeze to explore and plan your aurora-watching adventures!

Screenshots

Northern Lights Alert4 screens
Aurora Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aurora Tracker at 5.0 against Northern Lights Alert's 3.6. Northern Lights Alert's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aurora Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Northern Lights Alert versus Aurora Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorthern Lights AlertAurora Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (9 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJari KetolaArseniy Churanov

Customer experience

Northern Lights Alert

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.0%

Aurora Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Northern Lights Alert

No in-app purchases

None

Aurora Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Northern Lights Alert free?
Northern Lights Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aurora Tracker free?
Aurora Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Northern Lights Alert or Aurora Tracker?
Aurora Tracker is rated higher. Northern Lights Alert averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Aurora Tracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Northern Lights Alert or Aurora Tracker have ads?
Neither Northern Lights Alert nor Aurora Tracker shows ads.

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