# SpaceWeatherLive vs ARMAS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARMAS at 100% against SpaceWeatherLive's 53%. ARMAS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). SpaceWeatherLive's advantage is ratings volume (189 vs 6) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpaceWeatherLive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ARMAS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ARMAS holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceWeatherLive has 189 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of SpaceWeatherLive's written reviews are positive against 100% of ARMAS's.

SpaceWeatherLive ships an update every 4 months, ARMAS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceWeatherLive | ARMAS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armas/id1446097782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parsec vzw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435501020) | [Space Environment Technologies, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446097781) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceWeatherLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Weather, #199 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track aurora and solar activity in real-time with detailed forecasts and historical data. Receive customizable push notifications for significant space weather events. Explore an extensive archive and learn from expert reports.

**Highlights:** Aurora and solar activity tracking, Real-time forecasts, Push notifications for space weather events, Dark mode for night use, Detailed graphs and reports, Extensive historical data archive, Beginner-friendly explanations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free - monthly package | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-free - half-yearly package | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Ad-free - yearly package | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent space weather information
- 🔍 Detailed and informative data
- 📚 Helpful tutorials and explanations
- 🌍 Useful for aurora chasers and enthusiasts
- 🤖 Comprehensive data from various sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information
- 🔔 Too many notifications/alerts
- 💰 Ads becoming too intrusive
- 🔌 Notifications not always working
- 🤔 Confusing navigation at times

**Reported bugs**

- Video links not working
- Alerts disappearing after opening the app
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Notification count not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Dark mode option
- Location-based alerts
- Ability to track solar activity trends
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps


### ARMAS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armas/id1446097782)

Real-time radiation monitoring for aviation and space weather awareness. Pairs with hardware detectors or provides data from global systems for pilots and travelers.

**Highlights:** Real-time radiation monitoring, Space weather awareness, Pairs with ARMAS Flight Modules, Detects various radiation types, Global airspace coverage, Data from ground and space systems

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premier | $2.99 | per year |
| Professional | $2.99 | per year |
| Member | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceWeatherLive free?

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

### Is ARMAS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpaceWeatherLive or ARMAS?

ARMAS is rated higher. SpaceWeatherLive averages 4.0 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while ARMAS averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do SpaceWeatherLive or ARMAS have ads?

SpaceWeatherLive shows ads; ARMAS does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceWeatherLive or ARMAS?

SpaceWeatherLive ships an update every 4 months, and ARMAS every 2 months. Most recently, SpaceWeatherLive was updated on October 19, 2026 and ARMAS on September 28, 2026.

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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.*