# Aurora Nowcast vs Step's Aurora Guide

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurora Nowcast at none against Step's Aurora Guide's 3. Aurora Nowcast also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Step's Aurora Guide's advantage is chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step's Aurora Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Aurora Nowcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aurora Nowcast | Step's Aurora Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **113** |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#159** |
| Size | 188 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Narwhal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067267553) | [Steps Aurora Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765831) |

## What reviewers say

### Aurora Nowcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-nowcast/id1447876712)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Step's Aurora Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Weather, #183 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides aurora forecasts, alerts, and expert photography advice. It helps users plan and capture stunning aurora images with real-time data, geomagnetic forecasts, and personalized guidance.

**Highlights:** 27-day geomagnetic activity forecast, Moon phase and darkness alignment, Real-time aurora probability, Hour-by-hour weather updates, Expert photography advice, Custom location comparison

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alerts, Forecast & Guide | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Alerts, Forecast & Guide | $6.99 | per month |
| Alerts, Forecast & Guide | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aurora Nowcast free?

Aurora Nowcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Step's Aurora Guide free?

Step's Aurora Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Aurora Nowcast or Step's Aurora Guide have ads?

Neither Aurora Nowcast nor Step's Aurora Guide shows ads.

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