Comparison

Aurora Tracker vs Northern Lights Tracker

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

Northern Lights Tracker

This app provides real-time predictions and forecasts for the aurora borealis using NOAA space weather data. It helps users find the best viewing locations and times, offering smart alerts and interactive maps for an optimal aurora hunting experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time aurora probability
  • NOAA-powered KP index
  • Interactive global aurora maps
  • Best viewing location recommendations
  • Space weather data monitoring
  • Smart aurora alerts
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Never Miss the Northern Lights Again! Northern Lights Tracker is the most advanced and reliable Northern Lights prediction app for travelers, photographers, and aurora enthusiasts. Built with real-time NOAA space weather data, magnetic latitude calculations, and interactive maps, it helps you know exactly when and where the aurora borealis will appear. Whether you are planning a trip to Tromsø in Norway, chasing auroras in Fairbanks Alaska, watching the skies in Iceland, or exploring Rovaniemi Finland and Yellowknife Canada, this app ensures you are always prepared to experience the magic of the northern lights. Unlike basic aurora apps, Northern Lights Tracker combines professional accuracy with an intuitive design. Check aurora probability at your location, see the best viewing spots worldwide, monitor the KP index in real time, and explore global activity maps. You also get solar wind speed, magnetic field strength, and personalized viewing tips. With Apple Watch support and smart notifications, you can chase the aurora without missing the right moment. Key Features • Real-time aurora probability for your exact location • NOAA-powered KP index with scientific accuracy • Interactive maps showing global aurora activity • Best viewing locations like Tromsø, Rovaniemi, Reykjavik, Fairbanks, Yellowknife, and Kiruna • Location-based visibility recommendations • Space weather data including solar wind and magnetic field strength • Smart alerts for high KP index and daily summaries • Apple Watch integration for quick aurora checks • Global coverage with magnetic latitude adjustments Apple Watch Support Stay connected outdoors with seamless Apple Watch integration. Check KP index, view forecasts, and get instant alerts directly on your wrist — perfect for aurora hunters in cold conditions. Intelligent Notifications Northern Lights Tracker only notifies you when conditions are right. Get smart alerts based on real-time KP activity, daylight conditions, and your position. Receive daily summaries, high KP warnings, and viewing alerts that help you catch the aurora at the perfect time. Aurora AI Discover Aurora AI, your smart assistant powered by advanced artificial intelligence. Ask questions, get personalized insights, and receive real-time aurora predictions — all in natural language. Plan your perfect viewing experience with AI precision. Premium Features Upgrade to Northern Lights Tracker Pro and unlock: • Unlimited location searches and map probability checks • Extended list of aurora hot-spots across Iceland, Alaska, Norway, Canada, Finland, and Sweden • Real-time alerts with no limits • Full Apple Watch functionality • Priority customer support Why Choose Northern Lights Tracker? Powered by data from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and other trusted sources, it delivers the most accurate aurora forecasts available. Monitor solar wind, magnetic fields, and geomagnetic storms in real time and plan your next adventure with confidence — from Iceland to Alaska, from Tromsø to Rovaniemi. Perfect For • Photographers chasing the best Northern Lights shots • Travelers planning aurora trips across the Arctic • Astronomy lovers following space weather • Anyone dreaming of seeing the aurora borealis live Northern Lights Tracker combines scientific precision, smart design, and global coverage to make aurora hunting simple and rewarding. From Alaska to Iceland, from Tromsø to Rovaniemi, your perfect aurora moment is just a forecast away. Download Northern Lights Tracker today and experience the most breathtaking light show on Earth. Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/aurora-forecast-tracker/main Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/aurora-forecast-tracker-terms/main

Screenshots

Aurora Tracker3 screens
Northern Lights Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurora Tracker at none against Northern Lights Tracker's 4. Aurora Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Northern Lights Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Northern Lights Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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: Northern Lights Tracker has 185 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Aurora Tracker versus Northern Lights Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora TrackerNorthern Lights Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (185 ratings)
Positive reviews—61.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2185 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArseniy ChuranovMehmet Ali Demir

Customer experience

Aurora Tracker

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

Northern Lights Tracker

All ratings185 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative30.6%

Bugs and requests

Aurora Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Northern Lights Tracker

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes out of nowhere
  • Phone part of app shows 0%
  • Enable Notifications continuously shuts itself OFF
  • Data seems outdated and freezes
  • App crashes in Norway

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add widgets
  • Correlate probability to times
  • Show probability over time (next 24 hours)
  • Allow setting threshold for 'good chance' notifications
  • Show readings for around the world

In-app purchases

None

Aurora Tracker

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Northern Lights Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • week$3.997 Days
  • month3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • year$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99

Questions

Is Aurora Tracker free?
Aurora Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Northern Lights Tracker free?
Northern Lights Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aurora Tracker or Northern Lights Tracker?
Aurora Tracker is rated higher. Aurora Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Northern Lights Tracker averages 4.6 from 185 ratings.
Do Aurora Tracker or Northern Lights Tracker have ads?
Neither Aurora Tracker nor Northern Lights Tracker shows ads.

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