Zpark vs IRF Aurora Alert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zpark
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Do you have a Zpark charger? With our app you get the complete Zpark experience! After your Zpark charger is installed, you can easily create your Zpark account and register your device. Now, you're ready to start charging In the app, you can monitor both charging and engine heating sessions, check charging speed and capacity, and schedule the engine heater based on your departure time – whether for a single day or using a weekly schedule. You'll also have access to your usage history, giving you full control over your devices. We continuously update the app with new and exciting features!
IRF Aurora Alert
Receive timely notifications when the aurora borealis is visible near Kiruna, Sweden. This app helps you predict and experience the northern lights by alerting you to optimal viewing conditions.
- Aurora visibility notifications
- Optimized for Kiruna, Sweden
- Predicts aurora viewing conditions
- Alerts for dark, clear skies
- Minimizes light pollution impact
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Kiruna, in northern Sweden, is a popular place to visit for people who want to see the aurora borealis. It can be hard to predict when they will be visible. To experience the aurora borealis, the sky needs to be dark, clear and the location free from light pollution. This application will send a notification when the auroras are visible in the vicinity of Kiruna.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IRF Aurora Alert at every 4 days against Zpark's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Zpark ships an update monthly, IRF Aurora Alert every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zpark | IRF Aurora Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grepit AB | Swedish Institute of Space Physics |
In-app purchases
Zpark
No in-app purchases
IRF Aurora Alert
No in-app purchases
