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 aurora borealis forecasts and alerts based on your location. It helps travelers, photographers, and skywatchers track aurora visibility with live data, personalized notifications, and an easy-to-use interface.

Highlights
  • Live aurora forecasts
  • KP index and cloud cover
  • Personalized alerts
  • Global map view
  • Location-based accuracy
  • Clean interface
Features
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Northern Lights Tracker: Auroa helps you stay one step ahead of nature’s most beautiful show. Whether you’re planning a trip to see the aurora borealis or hoping to catch a surprise display nearby, Auroa gives you accurate, real-time forecasts and alerts based on your location. Built for travelers, photographers, and skywatchers, Auroa makes aurora tracking simple and reliable. Key Features: Live Aurora Forecasts – See KP index, cloud cover, and visibility predictions in one place. Personalized Alerts – Get notified when conditions are right in your area. Map View – Track aurora visibility across the globe in real time. Location-Based Accuracy – Forecasts tailored to your exact location. Clean, Easy Interface – Designed for quick checks and intuitive use, even in low light. Whether you're chasing auroras or just don’t want to miss the next show, Auroa gives you everything you need to be ready. The app is free to download and install, but certain features are available exclusively for subscribers. If you have a premium subscription, please note that: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://nlt.bravycode.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://nlt.bravycode.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Aurora Tracker3 screens
Northern Lights Tracker°3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aurora Tracker at 5.0 against Northern Lights Tracker°'s 4.5. Aurora Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Northern Lights Tracker°'s advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Northern Lights Tracker° has 122 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) — better4.5 (122 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArseniy ChuranovHarshit Tyagi

Customer experience

Aurora Tracker

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

Northern Lights Tracker°

All ratings122 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Aurora Tracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Northern Lights Tracker°

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$19.99

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 4.5 from 122 ratings.
Do Aurora Tracker or Northern Lights Tracker° have ads?
Neither Aurora Tracker nor Northern Lights Tracker° shows ads.

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