# Astrospheric vs Amazing Aurora

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Astrospheric at 88% against Amazing Aurora's 50%. Astrospheric also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astrospheric sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Amazing Aurora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astrospheric holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astrospheric has 453 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Astrospheric's written reviews are positive against 50% of Amazing Aurora's.

Astrospheric ships an update every 3 weeks, Amazing Aurora every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astrospheric | Amazing Aurora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863/reviews)** | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-aurora/id1559233057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **453** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | #182 |
| Size | 47 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Fiordalis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166046862) | [Sharp Rock Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555913603) |

## What reviewers say

### Astrospheric

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Grossing · Weather, #154 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers advanced weather forecasting and astronomical data for stargazers and astrophotographers. It provides detailed hourly forecasts, cloud and sky transparency reports, and alerts for celestial events. It also includes tools for astronomical societies and offline site setup.

**Highlights:** 84-hour hourly weather forecast, Ensemble cloud forecast, Kp index for Aurora, ISS flyover paths, Integrated smoke forecast, Sky and ground data, Rise and set times, Solar and Lunar eclipse data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astrospheric Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Astrospheric Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Precision tool for astrophotography
- 🔍 Detailed weather forecasts
- ⭐ Accurate and reliable
- 💻 Comprehensive data and features
- 📊 Helpful for planning observing sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate forecasts
- 🔍 Missing some weather data (e.g. wind)
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔌 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not loading on some devices
- Inconsistent temperature and wind data

**Requested features**

- Notification system for clear skies
- Widgets for quick access to data
- More detailed transparency and seeing data
- Ability to flip east and west in the app


### Amazing Aurora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-aurora/id1559233057)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app helps you find the best times and locations to see the aurora borealis. It provides solar wind and sun/moon data, forecasts, and allows users to report sightings. Enhanced features are available with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Solar wind and sun/moon data, Aurora borealis forecasts, User aurora sighting reports, Kp index and Hemispheric Power notifications, OVATION forecast, Subscription for advanced features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 6-Month Subscription | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| 1-Year Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astrospheric free?

Astrospheric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Amazing Aurora free?

Amazing Aurora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Astrospheric or Amazing Aurora?

Astrospheric is rated higher. Astrospheric averages 4.8 out of 5 from 453 ratings, while Amazing Aurora averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do Astrospheric or Amazing Aurora have ads?

Amazing Aurora shows ads; Astrospheric does not.

### Which is updated more often, Astrospheric or Amazing Aurora?

Astrospheric ships an update every 3 weeks, and Amazing Aurora every 2 months. Most recently, Astrospheric was updated on September 27, 2026 and Amazing Aurora on September 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Astrospheric or Amazing Aurora?

Astrospheric currently peaks at #71 in the App Store charts, and Amazing Aurora at #182. 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.*