# Amazing Aurora vs Step's Aurora Guide

Amazing Aurora and Step's Aurora Guide both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Amazing Aurora's written reviews are positive against 14% of Step's Aurora Guide's. Amazing Aurora also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Step's Aurora Guide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amazing Aurora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Step's Aurora Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step's Aurora Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 116 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Amazing Aurora's written reviews are positive against 14% of Step's Aurora Guide's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Amazing Aurora ships an update every 2 months, Step's Aurora Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazing Aurora | Step's Aurora Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-aurora/id1559233057/reviews) | **[4.6 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **116** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 61 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sharp Rock Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555913603) | [Steps Aurora Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765831) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazing Aurora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-aurora/id1559233057)

This app helps you find the best times and locations to see the aurora borealis. It provides solar wind and sun/moon data, forecasts, and allows users to report sightings. Enhanced features are available with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Solar wind and sun/moon data, Aurora borealis forecasts, User aurora sighting reports, Kp index and Hemispheric Power notifications, OVATION forecast, Subscription for advanced features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 6-Month Subscription | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| 1-Year Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


### Step's Aurora Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides aurora forecasts, alerts, and expert photography advice. It helps users plan and capture stunning aurora images with real-time data, geomagnetic forecasts, and personalized guidance.

**Highlights:** 27-day geomagnetic activity forecast, Moon phase and darkness alignment, Real-time aurora probability, Hour-by-hour weather updates, Expert photography advice, Custom location comparison

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alerts, Forecast & Guide | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Alerts, Forecast & Guide | $6.99 | per month |
| Alerts, Forecast & Guide | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazing Aurora free?

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

### Is Step's Aurora Guide free?

Step's Aurora Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Amazing Aurora or Step's Aurora Guide?

Step's Aurora Guide is rated higher. Amazing Aurora averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Step's Aurora Guide averages 4.6 from 116 ratings.

### Do Amazing Aurora or Step's Aurora Guide have ads?

Amazing Aurora shows ads; Step's Aurora Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Amazing Aurora or Step's Aurora Guide?

Amazing Aurora ships an update every 2 months, and Step's Aurora Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, Amazing Aurora was updated on October 24, 2026 and Step's Aurora Guide on October 30, 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.*