# Aurora Nowcast vs Aurora Compass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurora Nowcast at none against Aurora Compass's 8. Aurora Nowcast also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aurora Compass sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Aurora Nowcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aurora Nowcast | Aurora Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-compass/id6446504259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 188 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Narwhal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067267553) | [Otto Ranta-Ojala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678149884) |

## What reviewers say

### Aurora Nowcast

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aurora Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-compass/id6446504259)

This app provides aurora forecasts and alerts, helping users find the best conditions to see the northern or southern lights. It offers detailed space weather data, real-time geomagnetic activity, and a cloudiness filter for accurate predictions.

**Highlights:** Aurora alert notifications, Geomagnetic activity tracking, Aurora forecast map, Real-time aurora probability, Solar image animation, Cloudiness forecast, Darkness tool

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pastel Color Palette | $1.99 | one-time |
| Black and White Palette | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pink Color Palette | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purple Color Palette | $1.99 | one-time |
| IBM Color Palette | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mint Color Palette | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Color Palette | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Color Palette | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aurora Nowcast free?

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

### Is Aurora Compass free?

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

### Do Aurora Nowcast or Aurora Compass have ads?

Neither Aurora Nowcast nor Aurora Compass shows ads.

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