# Aurora Tracker vs Step's Aurora Guide

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aurora Tracker | Step's Aurora Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-tracker/id1667950599/reviews)** | [4.6 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **107** |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 5 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arseniy Churanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659881110) | [Steps Aurora Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765831) |

## What reviewers say

### Aurora Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-tracker/id1667950599)

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:** 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:** #121 Top Free · Weather, #139 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*