# Step's Aurora Guide vs Aurora Forecast, Live Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Step's Aurora Guide at 4.5 against Aurora Forecast, Live Weather's 3.8. Step's Aurora Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step's Aurora Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Aurora Forecast, Live Weather sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step's Aurora Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step's Aurora Guide has 117 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Step's Aurora Guide's written reviews are positive against 0% of Aurora Forecast, Live Weather's.

Step's Aurora Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Aurora Forecast, Live Weather every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step's Aurora Guide | Aurora Forecast, Live Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast-live-weather/id6736766344/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steps Aurora Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765831) | [Sonani Bharatbhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753436878) |

## What reviewers say

### Step's Aurora Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757)

**Currently charting:** #158 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alerts, Forecast & Guide | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Alerts, Forecast & Guide | $6.99 | per month |
| Alerts, Forecast & Guide | $29.99 | per year |


### Aurora Forecast, Live Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast-live-weather/id6736766344)

Get real-time weather updates and detailed forecasts for any location worldwide. Visualize weather patterns with interactive radar maps and plan your activities with accurate predictions. Stay informed about storms, floods, and heat waves with timely warnings.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather updates, Detailed weather information (temp, humidity, wind), Interactive radar maps, Storm, flood, and heat wave warnings, Global location forecasts, Zoomable map view

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather One Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weather One Year Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Weather One Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Aurora 300 Credit | $17.99 | one-time |
| Aurora 700 Credit | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Overwhelming amount of ads
- 💸 Unusable free version
- 🚫 Inability to access features
- 💰 Expensive subscription required
- 👎 Poor design and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately
- Pop-up ads block functionality
- Cannot get past initial screens (language, ads)
- App doesn't go to intended links
- Weather functionality not working


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step's Aurora Guide free?

Step's Aurora Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aurora Forecast, Live Weather free?

Aurora Forecast, Live Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Step's Aurora Guide or Aurora Forecast, Live Weather?

Step's Aurora Guide is rated higher. Step's Aurora Guide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Aurora Forecast, Live Weather averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Step's Aurora Guide or Aurora Forecast, Live Weather have ads?

Aurora Forecast, Live Weather shows ads; Step's Aurora Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step's Aurora Guide or Aurora Forecast, Live Weather?

Step's Aurora Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aurora Forecast, Live Weather every 3 months. Most recently, Step's Aurora Guide was updated on November 12, 2026 and Aurora Forecast, Live Weather on November 12, 2026.

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