# SpaceWeatherLive vs Asteroid Alerts

The clearest difference is rating: Asteroid Alerts at 5.0 against SpaceWeatherLive's 4.0. Asteroid Alerts also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). SpaceWeatherLive's advantage is ratings volume (189 vs 1) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price 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. Asteroid Alerts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Asteroid Alerts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceWeatherLive has 189 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SpaceWeatherLive ships an update every 4 months, Asteroid Alerts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceWeatherLive | Asteroid Alerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-alerts/id6745825086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parsec vzw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435501020) | [Francesca DeMeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816256479) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceWeatherLive

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

**Currently charting:** #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


### Asteroid Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-alerts/id6745825086)

Track near-Earth asteroids and space threats in real time with instant alerts and detailed data. Explore information on objects passing close to Earth, powered by NASA and the Minor Planet Center.

**Highlights:** Live asteroid tracking, Push notifications for discoveries, Weekly asteroid activity briefings, Detailed object data (size, velocity, hazard), NASA Sentry integration, Asteroid and space news feed, Visual interface with charts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceWeatherLive free?

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

### Is Asteroid Alerts free?

Asteroid Alerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpaceWeatherLive or Asteroid Alerts?

Asteroid Alerts is rated higher. SpaceWeatherLive averages 4.0 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Asteroid Alerts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SpaceWeatherLive or Asteroid Alerts have ads?

SpaceWeatherLive shows ads; Asteroid Alerts does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceWeatherLive or Asteroid Alerts?

SpaceWeatherLive ships an update every 4 months, and Asteroid Alerts every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpaceWeatherLive was updated on October 15, 2026 and Asteroid Alerts on October 8, 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.*