Northern Lights Alert vs Aurora Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time aurora camera monitoring
- Instant visibility alerts
- Login key system
- Map of service availability
- List of participating resorts
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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
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.
- Real-time aurora forecasts
- Interactive map
- Aurora viewing planning
- Intuitive design
- Accurate predictions
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Northern Lights Alert | Aurora Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jari Ketola | Arseniy Churanov |
Customer experience
Northern Lights Alert
Aurora Tracker
In-app purchases
Northern Lights Alert
No in-app purchases
Aurora Tracker
No in-app purchases
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