# SpaceWeatherLive vs Ambient Almanac

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ambient Almanac at 100% against SpaceWeatherLive's 53%. Ambient Almanac also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). SpaceWeatherLive's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (192 vs 3). On device support there is nothing between them.

SpaceWeatherLive is free to download; Ambient Almanac costs $3.99 up front. SpaceWeatherLive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ambient Almanac asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ambient Almanac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceWeatherLive has 192 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Ambient Almanac's.

SpaceWeatherLive ships an update every 4 months, Ambient Almanac every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceWeatherLive | Ambient Almanac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient-almanac/id6758457738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parsec vzw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435501020) | [Tomato Laboratories](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873019072) |

## 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


### Ambient Almanac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient-almanac/id6758457738)

Experience atmospheric moodscapes that dynamically shift with real-time weather, time, and location. Discover seasonal gardening tips, local foraging information, and historical weather proverbs. Enjoy gentle nature sounds and a human-crafted design with no ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Live weather visualization, Seasonal gardening guidance, Location-based foraging, Historical weather proverbs, Real-time forecast dashboard, Moon phases and calendar, Nature soundscapes

**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 Ambient Almanac free?

Ambient Almanac costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpaceWeatherLive or Ambient Almanac?

Ambient Almanac is rated higher. SpaceWeatherLive averages 3.9 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Ambient Almanac averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SpaceWeatherLive or Ambient Almanac have ads?

SpaceWeatherLive shows ads; Ambient Almanac does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceWeatherLive or Ambient Almanac?

SpaceWeatherLive ships an update every 4 months, and Ambient Almanac every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpaceWeatherLive was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ambient Almanac on October 16, 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.*