# Step's Aurora Guide vs Meteor Shower

The clearest difference is rating: Meteor Shower at 5.0 against Step's Aurora Guide's 4.5. Meteor Shower also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Step's Aurora Guide's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 3). 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 Meteor Shower sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meteor Shower holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step's Aurora Guide has 117 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Step's Aurora Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Meteor Shower every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step's Aurora Guide | Meteor Shower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-aurora-guide/id1670143757/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteor-shower-alerts/id6788636545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #145 | **#89** |
| Size | 37 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steps Aurora Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765831) | [Ilsur Gabdulkhakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761383781) |

## What reviewers say

### Step's Aurora Guide

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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 |


### Meteor Shower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteor-shower-alerts/id6788636545)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get precise forecasts for upcoming meteor showers, including peak times, viewing locations, and visibility scores. This app provides an annual calendar and alerts for major celestial events, working offline without an account.

**Highlights:** Meteor shower alerts, Viewing time and location forecasts, Moon illumination and twilight data, Visibility score for each shower, Annual meteor shower calendar, On-device forecast computation, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $29.99 | 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 Meteor Shower free?

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

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

Meteor Shower is rated higher. Step's Aurora Guide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Meteor Shower averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Step's Aurora Guide or Meteor Shower have ads?

Neither Step's Aurora Guide nor Meteor Shower shows ads.

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

Step's Aurora Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Meteor Shower every 2 days. Most recently, Step's Aurora Guide was updated on November 12, 2026 and Meteor Shower on November 10, 2026.

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

Step's Aurora Guide currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and Meteor Shower at #89. 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.*