Comparison

Aurora Nowcast vs Aurora Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aurora Nowcast

Features
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This app detects and notify you when there are polar lights near you. Aurora Nowcast have three nowcast features: • Notifications when it is likely to see the aurora near you - based on actual measurements from a nearby station. This feature is possible if you live in Greenland, Faroe Islands or Denmark. • A local aurora model over Greenland, visible on a map when the magnetic field is active, based on the same measurements as the notification feature. • A global aurora model, visible on a map, based on a magnetic index. Additionally, the app guides you through different aspects of the phenomena, authored by experts and boosted with illustrations. Aurora Nowcast let you discover, experience and explore the mystic phenomena Aurora. The app supports Greenlandic, Faroes, English, Danish and Swedish.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time aurora forecasts
  • Interactive map
  • Aurora viewing planning
  • Intuitive design
  • Accurate predictions
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Aurora Nowcast2 screens
Aurora Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Aurora Nowcast at 11.0 against Aurora Tracker's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Aurora Nowcast versus Aurora Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora NowcastAurora Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNarwhalArseniy Churanov

In-app purchases

None

Aurora Nowcast

No in-app purchases

None

Aurora Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aurora Nowcast free?
Aurora Nowcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aurora Tracker free?
Aurora Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aurora Nowcast or Aurora Tracker have ads?
Neither Aurora Nowcast nor Aurora Tracker shows ads.

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