# PredictWind vs Hello Aurora

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictWind at 84% against Hello Aurora's 45%. PredictWind also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 148) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Hello Aurora sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PredictWind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 45% of Hello Aurora's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | Hello Aurora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-aurora-northern-lights/id1457810302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #165 |
| Size | 40 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [Jeremy Barbet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082528736) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Weather, #59 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your trips with routing and departure planning features, and stay informed with live observations and alerts. Ideal for all marine activities.

**Highlights:** Accurate marine weather forecasts, Wind, wave, and current data, Weather routing and departure planning, High-resolution marine weather maps, Live wind observations and webcams, Weather alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic - 3 Monthly | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| Basic - 3 Monthly | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| Basic - Annual | $29.00 | per year |
| Standard - Monthly | $49.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Standard - Annual | $249.00 | per year |
| Professional - 3 Monthly | $249.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Annual | $499.00 | per year |
| Basic Subscription, 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription, 3 Months | $11.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription, 12 Months | $28.99 | one-time |
| Standard Subscription, 1 Month | $48.99 | one-time |
| Professional Subscription, 1 Month | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Comprehensive data and features
- 💡 Useful for sailing, fishing, and other outdoor activities
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in weather predictions
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Locked into using proprietary hardware and services
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent performance across different locations
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Improved integration with other apps and charts
- More frequent weather model updates
- Earlier weather forecast updates
- Ability to customize alert settings
- Improved offline functionality


### Hello Aurora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-aurora-northern-lights/id1457810302)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Weather, #195 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track and forecast the Northern Lights with real-time updates and community-shared sightings. Receive instant alerts for aurora activity and view a live map of current displays. Connect with other aurora enthusiasts and share your experiences.

**Highlights:** Real-time aurora forecast, Instant aurora alerts, Live Northern Lights map, Aurora community and photo sharing, Aurora Passport for tracking sightings, Customizable alerts and locations

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Account | $1.99 | per month |
| Hello Aurora Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Hello Aurora Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Hello Aurora Pro | $4.59 | per month |
| Hello Aurora Pro | $4.69 | per month |
| hello aurora pro | $4.69 | per 7 days |
| hello aurora Pro | $4.69 | per month |
| Hello Aurora Pro | $36.90 | per year |
| hello aurora Pro | $42.90 | per year |
| Hello Aurora Pro | $46.90 | per year |
| Beginner | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supporter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sponsor | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Best aurora app
- 🚀 Helps find northern lights
- 👍 Excellent for novices and experienced
- 🗺️ Great map with community sightings
- 💡 Informative and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Features removed from free version
- ❌ No location detection
- ❌ Constant alarms from Norway
- ❌ Cannot be used without account
- ❌ Registration mandatory

**Reported bugs**

- No images, no location detection
- Constantly getting alarms from Norway, not from direct surroundings
- App won't get past email verification screen
- App would NOT allow reporting or sharing photos stating none could be visible
- Map view: cannot click to see photos taken in the same location

**Requested features**

- Allow users to use the app without an account with just reading access.
- Allow uploading photos after the fact and specifying date, time, location.
- Add option to pick notifications for various parts of USA.
- Add Spanish language option.
- Show percentage of seeing Aurora even if it's zero.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is Hello Aurora free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or Hello Aurora?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Hello Aurora averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

### Do PredictWind or Hello Aurora have ads?

Neither PredictWind nor Hello Aurora shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or Hello Aurora?

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and Hello Aurora every 9 days. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hello Aurora on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or Hello Aurora?

PredictWind currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Hello Aurora at #165. 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.*