# Lumyros vs Solar Activity Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Solar Activity Pro at 4.2 against Lumyros's 2.0. Solar Activity Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 22%). Lumyros's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lumyros sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Solar Activity Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solar Activity Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Lumyros's written reviews are positive against 50% of Solar Activity Pro's.

Lumyros ships an update every 2 months, Solar Activity Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumyros | Solar Activity Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumyros/id1536720948/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-activity-pro/id1545198636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 94 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Svamberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564376096) | [Pavel Koyushev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257728721) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumyros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumyros/id1536720948)

This app simplifies finding and viewing the Northern Lights. Get notifications when the Aurora is visible and connect with other enthusiasts. It eliminates the need to interpret complex solar data.

**Highlights:** Northern Lights forecast, Aurora visibility notifications, Connect with other aurora hunters, Simplified solar data interpretation, Location guidance for viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single access - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Single access - Weekly | $4.99 | per month |
| Family access - Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Family access - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Single access - Yearly | $13.49 | per year |
| Family access - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Single access - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Family access - Yearly | $26.99 | per year |
| Family access - Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### Solar Activity Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-activity-pro/id1545198636)

Monitor solar activity and its potential effects on well-being and technology. Get aurora forecasts, real-time data, and customizable widgets. Stay informed about space weather events with detailed indicators and notifications.

**Highlights:** Widgets for solar activity, Push notifications, Aurora forecast and cameras, KP and AP index tracking, Solar wind and electron/proton flux data, Sunspot and electron content maps

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Months subscription | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumyros free?

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

### Is Solar Activity Pro free?

Solar Activity Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lumyros or Solar Activity Pro?

Solar Activity Pro is rated higher. Lumyros averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Solar Activity Pro averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Lumyros or Solar Activity Pro have ads?

Lumyros shows ads; Solar Activity Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lumyros or Solar Activity Pro?

Lumyros ships an update every 2 months, and Solar Activity Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lumyros was updated on October 12, 2026 and Solar Activity Pro on October 25, 2026.

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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.*