# Step's Aurora Guide vs UV Report

The clearest difference is ads: Step's Aurora Guide at none against UV Report's shown. Step's Aurora Guide also leads on ratings volume (107 vs 1) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). UV Report's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 UV Report sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UV Report holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step's Aurora Guide has 107 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Step's Aurora Guide ships an update fortnightly, UV Report every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step's Aurora Guide | UV Report |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uv-report/id6775496637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steps Aurora Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765831) | [Embay, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730783354) |

## What reviewers say

### Step's Aurora Guide

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

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Free · Weather, #174 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 |


### UV Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uv-report/id6775496637)

This app provides real-time UV index readings and personalized sunburn forecasts worldwide. It offers hourly and multi-day predictions, along with guidance on sun protection and sunscreen reapplication.

**Highlights:** Real-time UV index worldwide, Personalized 'time to burn' calculation, Hourly and multi-day UV forecasts, Sunscreen reapplication reminders, Live Activity and widgets, Apple Watch app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunscreen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sun Hat | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beach Day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sun Guardian | $9.99 | 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 UV Report free?

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

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

UV Report is rated higher. Step's Aurora Guide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while UV Report averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Step's Aurora Guide or UV Report have ads?

UV Report shows ads; Step's Aurora Guide does not.

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

Step's Aurora Guide ships an update fortnightly, and UV Report every 3 weeks. Most recently, Step's Aurora Guide was updated on September 27, 2026 and UV Report on September 17, 2026.

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