Aurora Forecast & Alerts vs Aurora Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- Real-time aurora forecasts
- Interactive map
- Aurora viewing planning
- Intuitive design
- Accurate predictions
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Aurora Forecast & Alerts | Aurora Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.9K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LW Brands, LLC | Arseniy Churanov |
Customer experience
Aurora Forecast & Alerts
Aurora Tracker
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
Aurora Forecast & Alerts
- Aurora Subscription$4.991 Year
Aurora Tracker
No in-app purchases
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