Comparison

Aurora Forecast & Alerts 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 Forecast & Alerts

Track and predict the Northern Lights with detailed forecasts and customizable alerts. Explore interactive maps, view solar wind data, and access educational resources to enhance your aurora viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive Aurora Forecast Map
  • Customizable Kp Index Push Notifications
  • Solar Wind, Density, Bz, Bt Data
  • 30-minute Geomagnetic Power Forecast
  • 3-day and 27-day Space Weather Forecasts
  • SWPC Alerts, Watches & Warnings
  • Educational Viewing Tips
Features
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The best Aurora Forecast app for iOS. Main Features Include: + Interactive Aurora Forecast Map + Customizable Kp Index Push Notifications + Solar Wind, Density, Bz, Bt + 30-minute Geomagnetic Power Forecast + 3-day Space Weather Forecast + 27-day Space Weather Forecast + SWPC Alerts, Watches & Warnings + Short Term Forecast Model Graphics + Experimental Aurora Forecast Graphics + Educational Resources -- Interactive Aurora Forecast Map -- Tap anywhere on the map for a 30-minute, spot specific aurora visibility forecast. This data is customizable and updates every 5 minutes. -- Push Notifications -- Get notified when aurora visibility atmospheric conditions are forecasted to be favorable. Alerts can be customized by Kp Index. Currently there are 3 types of Push Notifications: Daily, Weeky, and SWPC Warnings & Alerts. -- Short Term Aurora Forecast -- + Hemispheric Power Index + Ovation Prime Forecast Model Graphics + General Space Weather Discussion -- 3-day Aurora Forecast -- + Middle & Upper Latitude K-index Forecast + Probability of Geomagnetic Conditions + Solar Radiation Storm Forecast Probability + Radio Blackout Activity & Forecast + Polar Cap Absorption Forecast + Whole Disk Flare Probability + Region Flare Probabilities + Solar Flux -- 27-day Aurora Forecast -- + Forecast Highlights Discussion + SWPC Alert Details + Kp Index + Ap Index + Radio Flux -- Educational Resources -- + Tips on Viewing the Aurora + Aurora Visibility: How Far South/North Can Aurora Be Observed? TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/aurora-forecast-app-terms-conditions/

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 Forecast & Alerts4 screens
Aurora Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurora Tracker at none against Aurora Forecast & Alerts's 1. Aurora Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Aurora Forecast & Alerts's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Aurora Forecast & Alerts sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Aurora Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aurora Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aurora Forecast & Alerts has 2.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Aurora Forecast & Alerts versus Aurora Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora Forecast & AlertsAurora Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.9K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLW Brands, LLCArseniy Churanov

Customer experience

Aurora Forecast & Alerts

All ratings2,925 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative41.5%

Aurora Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Aurora Forecast & Alerts

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sending false warnings for Aurora sightings
  • Malware ads appearing

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to customize notification frequency

Aurora Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Aurora Forecast & Alerts

Subscriptions1
  • Aurora Subscription$4.991 Year
None

Aurora Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aurora Forecast & Alerts free?
Aurora Forecast & Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aurora Tracker free?
Aurora Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aurora Forecast & Alerts or Aurora Tracker?
Aurora Tracker is rated higher. Aurora Forecast & Alerts averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Aurora Tracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Aurora Forecast & Alerts or Aurora Tracker have ads?
Aurora Forecast & Alerts shows ads; Aurora Tracker does not.

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