Comparison

Aurora Tracker vs Step's Aurora Guide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aurora Tracker

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
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Experience the magic of the Northern Lights with our intuitive app! Uncover the aurora's secrets with accurate real-time forecasts displayed on an interactive map. Sleek design meets powerful functionality, making it a breeze to explore and plan your aurora-watching adventures!

About

Step's Aurora Guide

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
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Created by an aurora photographer, the app is your perfect companion for aurora adventures. Make informed decisions, get timely alerts, and improve your chances of seeing and capturing the northern lights and aurora australis. Discover the features that make this app indispensable: Timely Alerts Don't miss the aurora. Receive notifications about elevated Kp-index levels in the coming days and when your chances of witnessing the aurora within the next hour are becoming high. Get the notice you need to be ready. Real-time Aurora Forecast Witness the aurora probability in real-time with the SWPC Ovation aurora forecast. Instantly see current aurora probabilities, monitor unfolding trends, and pinpoint the anticipated peak times — all tailored for your location. These insights pair perfectly with aurora alerts. Additionally, solar wind parameters offer a deeper understanding of current aurora activity. Precise Decision-making Make informed choices for tonight and beyond. Access hour-by-hour updates on geomagnetic activity, cloud coverage, temperature, and wind forecast. Compare conditions for your current location and up to 5 custom spots. Advanced Planning Stay one step ahead with our 27-day geomagnetic activity forecast. Seamlessly align your photography sessions with the optimal moon phase and ensure darkness prevails in your selected locations. Track the aurora season from the start. Expert Text Guide Receive tailored advice based on aurora and weather forecasts, moon positioning, and your location. Discover whether the aurora will grace the horizon or dance overhead. Optimise your shots with tips on capturing reflections and shooting under moonlight. Benefit from forecast-based recommendations and camera settings guidance. Additional Features and Beyond Experience a range of other useful features, with more updates on the horizon. Global Applicability The app is designed for global use in all regions where auroras can be visible, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, and more. Aurora looks the same — the landscape makes the difference. Subscription Options The app is available with a weekly, monthly, or yearly auto-renewable subscription, each with a 3-day free trial and full access to all app features, including High Kp-index and Aurora alerts. Download the app and start your 3-day free trial today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Aurora Tracker3 screens
Step's Aurora Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurora Tracker at none against Step's Aurora Guide's 2. Aurora Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Step's Aurora Guide's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 2) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aurora Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step's Aurora Guide has 107 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Aurora Tracker versus Step's Aurora Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora TrackerStep's Aurora Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (107 ratings)
Positive reviews—14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2107 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#121 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArseniy ChuranovSteps Aurora Guide

Customer experience

Aurora Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Step's Aurora Guide

All ratings107 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

None

Aurora Tracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Step's Aurora Guide

Subscriptions2
  • All Forecasts & Guide3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • All Forecasts & Guide3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Aurora Tracker free?
Aurora Tracker 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, Aurora Tracker or Step's Aurora Guide?
Aurora Tracker is rated higher. Aurora Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Step's Aurora Guide averages 4.6 from 107 ratings.
Do Aurora Tracker or Step's Aurora Guide have ads?
Neither Aurora Tracker nor Step's Aurora Guide shows ads.

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