# Step's Aurora Guide vs Aurora Iceland

The clearest difference is rating: Step's Aurora Guide at 4.5 against Aurora Iceland's 4.0. Step's Aurora Guide also leads on ratings volume (117 vs 1) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). Aurora Iceland's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Iceland sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step's Aurora Guide has 117 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Step's Aurora Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Aurora Iceland every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step's Aurora Guide | Aurora Iceland |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-iceland-forecast/id6753279637/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steps Aurora Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765831) | [Medalheimur ehf.](https://appshunter.io/developer/650594404) |

## What reviewers say

### Step's Aurora Guide

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

**Currently charting:** #139 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 Iceland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-iceland-forecast/id6753279637)

Get clear, plain-language forecasts for seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland. It combines aurora activity, cloud cover, and darkness into an easy-to-understand score. Plan your trip with a 7-night outlook and receive alerts if conditions improve overnight.

**Highlights:** Plain language aurora forecasts, 7-night outlook, Overnight wake-up alerts, Live aurora map, Dark-sky viewing spot recommendations, Photography tips

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aurora Pass Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| 14-Day Trip Pass | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step's Aurora Guide free?

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

### Is Aurora Iceland free?

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

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

Step's Aurora Guide is rated higher. Step's Aurora Guide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Aurora Iceland averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Step's Aurora Guide nor Aurora Iceland shows ads.

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

Step's Aurora Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aurora Iceland every 9 days. Most recently, Step's Aurora Guide was updated on November 12, 2026 and Aurora Iceland on November 8, 2026.

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