# Aurora Tracker vs Aurora Alerts & Forecast

The clearest difference is rating: Aurora Tracker at 5.0 against Aurora Alerts & Forecast's 3.6. Aurora Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Aurora Alerts & Forecast's advantage is ratings volume (120 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aurora Alerts & Forecast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Aurora Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aurora Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aurora Alerts & Forecast has 120 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aurora Tracker | Aurora Alerts & Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-tracker/id1667950599/reviews)** | [3.6 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-alerts-and-forecast/id6553985245/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arseniy Churanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659881110) | [AppziBrain Infotech LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741704664) |

## 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


### Aurora Alerts & Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-alerts-and-forecast/id6553985245)

This app provides real-time aurora forecasts and alerts, using your location to offer local visibility ratings. It analyzes weather data and aurora scores to predict the best times and places to see the Northern Lights.

**Highlights:** Real-time KP index and aurora likelihood, Best viewing locations list, Global aurora strength map, Local aurora visibility ratings, Cloud cover and visibility analysis

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aurora Forecast One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Aurora Forecast One Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Aurora Forecast Three Month | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Aurora Forecast One Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Aurora Video 100 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Forecast Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Misleading subscription pricing
- 🚫 No accessible free content
-  광고 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤷 No useful content
- 🔒 All features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck after showing ads
- App closes without paying
- No alerts despite premium subscription
- Location tracking is inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Provide a free trial
- Offer more accessible free content
- Improve alert functionality
- Explain subscription benefits clearly
- Show content without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aurora Tracker free?

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

### Is Aurora Alerts & Forecast free?

Aurora Alerts & Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Aurora Tracker or Aurora Alerts & Forecast?

Aurora Tracker is rated higher. Aurora Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Aurora Alerts & Forecast averages 3.6 from 120 ratings.

### Do Aurora Tracker or Aurora Alerts & Forecast have ads?

Aurora Alerts & Forecast shows ads; Aurora Tracker does not.

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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.*