# Step's Aurora Guide vs AuroraMe

The clearest difference is update cadence: AuroraMe at daily against Step's Aurora Guide's every 3 weeks. AuroraMe also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 14%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 AuroraMe sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5 for AuroraMe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 196 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Step's Aurora Guide's written reviews are positive against 38% of AuroraMe's.

Step's Aurora Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, AuroraMe daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step's Aurora Guide | AuroraMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757/reviews)** | [4.5 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurorame-aurora-forecast-map/id6749782053/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 116 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #171 | **#36** |
| Size | 37 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Steps Aurora Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765831) | [Nikolai Iakubovskii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771308263) |

## What reviewers say

### Step's Aurora Guide

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

**Currently charting:** #171 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 |


### AuroraMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurorame-aurora-forecast-map/id6749782053)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Weather, #86 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track the Northern Lights with confidence using real-time space weather, cloud coverage, and local darkness data. Get personalized forecasts and smart alerts for optimal viewing conditions worldwide.

**Highlights:** 3D globe aurora map, Real-time aurora activity heatmap, Precise probability forecasts (0-100%), Smart aurora alerts with custom thresholds, 72-hour hourly aurora and weather forecast, 27-day trend calendar for trip planning, 11 years of historical aurora data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AuroraMe Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Special | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Special | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AuroraMe Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AuroraMe Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| AuroraMe Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly — One Time Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| AuroraMe Halloween Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Special | $19.99 | per year |
| AuroraMe Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| AuroraMe Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| AuroraMe Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Aurora Forecast Yearly | $54.99 | 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 AuroraMe free?

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

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

Step's Aurora Guide is rated higher. Step's Aurora Guide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while AuroraMe averages 4.5 from 196 ratings.

### Do Step's Aurora Guide or AuroraMe have ads?

Neither Step's Aurora Guide nor AuroraMe shows ads.

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

Step's Aurora Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and AuroraMe daily. Most recently, Step's Aurora Guide was updated on October 27, 2026 and AuroraMe on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Step's Aurora Guide or AuroraMe?

Step's Aurora Guide currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and AuroraMe at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*