# AuroraReach vs Step's Aurora Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AuroraReach at 80% against Step's Aurora Guide's 14%. AuroraReach also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Step's Aurora Guide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step's Aurora Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. AuroraReach asks for nothing beyond the download.

AuroraReach holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100 and 107 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of AuroraReach's written reviews are positive against 14% of Step's Aurora Guide's.

AuroraReach ships an update every 5 weeks, Step's Aurora Guide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AuroraReach | Step's Aurora Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurorareach/id1576251657/reviews)** | [4.6 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **107** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#110** |
| Size | 27 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HuskyCodes Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576251659) | [Steps Aurora Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765831) |

## What reviewers say

### AuroraReach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurorareach/id1576251657)

Track and forecast aurora activity worldwide. Get local visibility scores based on weather conditions and aurora intensity. Receive alerts for potential sightings and explore aurora travel destinations.

**Highlights:** Global aurora tracking, Local aurora visibility scores, Weather condition integration, 4-day weather forecasts, Aurora sighting alerts, Real-time aurora map, City/country search for forecasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Step's Aurora Guide

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

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Weather, #141 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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Forecasts & Guide | $6.99 | per month |
| All Forecasts & Guide | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AuroraReach free?

AuroraReach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Step's Aurora Guide free?

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

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

AuroraReach is rated higher. AuroraReach averages 4.9 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Step's Aurora Guide averages 4.6 from 107 ratings.

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

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

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

AuroraReach ships an update every 5 weeks, and Step's Aurora Guide fortnightly. Most recently, AuroraReach was updated on September 24, 2026 and Step's Aurora Guide on September 15, 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.*