# Step's Aurora Guide vs Solar Activity

Step's Aurora Guide and Solar Activity both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Solar Activity's written reviews are positive against 14% of Step's Aurora Guide's. Step's Aurora Guide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Solar Activity sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Step's Aurora Guide against 4.7 for Solar Activity. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Step's Aurora Guide's written reviews are positive against 100% of Solar Activity's.

Step's Aurora Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Solar Activity every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step's Aurora Guide | Solar Activity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757/reviews) | **[4.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-activity-space-weather/id6738041542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steps Aurora Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765831) | [VNIL AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/882599808) |

## What reviewers say

### Step's Aurora Guide

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

**Currently charting:** #166 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 |


### Solar Activity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-activity-space-weather/id6738041542)

Track real-time solar activity, monitor sunspots, and detect coronal mass ejections. Get forecasts and view stunning solar animations to stay informed about space weather events.

**Highlights:** Solar Animations, Active Regions Tracking, CME Detection, Solar Wind Data, Space Weather Forecasts

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step's Aurora Guide free?

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

### Is Solar Activity free?

Solar Activity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Step's Aurora Guide or Solar Activity?

Solar Activity is rated higher. Step's Aurora Guide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Solar Activity averages 4.7 from 59 ratings.

### Do Step's Aurora Guide or Solar Activity have ads?

Solar Activity shows ads; Step's Aurora Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step's Aurora Guide or Solar Activity?

Step's Aurora Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solar Activity every 2 months. Most recently, Step's Aurora Guide was updated on October 30, 2026 and Solar Activity on October 30, 2026.

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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.*