Comparison

Aurora Tracker vs Aurora Buddy

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

Aurora Buddy

This app provides hyper-local aurora borealis predictions and alerts based on solar wind data and local weather. It helps users find the best viewing conditions with cloud cover and light pollution maps, and offers long-range forecasts for planning.

Highlights
  • Hyper-local aurora probability
  • Flight aurora viewing planner
  • Smart background location alerts
  • Interactive cloud cover maps
  • Light pollution data overlay
  • 5-day long-range forecasts
Features
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Predicting the Aurora Borealis is a complex dance of solar winds, magnetic fields, and local weather. Aurora Buddy simplifies the science into a single, beautiful dashboard that tells you exactly when to head outside. Whether you are a seasoned chaser or a first-time dreamer, Aurora Buddy provides the precision you need to never miss the northern lights. Key Features: Hyper-Local Accuracy: We don't just give you a generic Kp-index. We analyze real-time solar wind speed, density, and Bz orientation to give you a probability for your exact location. Flight Planner: Put in the details for your next flight and see if you'll see the aurora from your flight! Smart Background Alerts: Traveling? Aurora Buddy tracks your location in the background to update your forecast. If the lights start dancing near your new location, you'll be the first to know. Cloud Maps: An aurora is no good behind a thick layer of clouds. Our interactive maps overlay live cloud cover and light pollution data so you can find the clearest "dark sky" window nearby. Solar Cycle Insights: Stay ahead of the curve with 5-day long-range forecasts, perfect for planning your next trip to the Arctic (or your own backyard).

Screenshots

Aurora Tracker3 screens
Aurora Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Aurora Buddy at 8 against Aurora Tracker's 2. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Aurora Tracker against 5.0 for Aurora Buddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Aurora Tracker versus Aurora Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora TrackerAurora Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArseniy ChuranovHarsh Patel

Customer experience

Aurora Tracker

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

Aurora Buddy

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Aurora Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Aurora Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aurora Tracker free?
Aurora Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aurora Buddy free?
Aurora Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aurora Tracker or Aurora Buddy?
Aurora Tracker and Aurora Buddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Aurora Tracker or Aurora Buddy have ads?
Neither Aurora Tracker nor Aurora Buddy shows ads.

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