# Aurora Forecast & Alerts vs Aurora Tracker

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aurora Forecast & Alerts | Aurora Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast-and-alerts/id1476831567/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-tracker/id1667950599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) | [Arseniy Churanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659881110) |

## What reviewers say

### Aurora Forecast & Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast-and-alerts/id1476831567)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aurora Subscription | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app and quick responses
- 👍 Accurate and timely notifications
- 👍 Intuitive displays for casual and advanced users
- 👍 Helpful in remote locations like Alaska
- 👍 Useful for capturing beautiful photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing when opening the app
- 🐛 Map not updating
- 🐛 App quitting with no reason
- 🔍 Too technical for casual users
- 💰 Too many ads and annoying pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Sending false warnings for Aurora sightings
- Malware ads appearing

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to customize notification frequency


### Aurora Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-tracker/id1667950599)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*