# Aurora Forecast. vs My Aurora Forecast Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Aurora Forecast Pro at 79% against Aurora Forecast.'s 32%. My Aurora Forecast Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and device support (5 vs 3). Aurora Forecast.'s advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Aurora Forecast. is free to download; My Aurora Forecast Pro costs $3.99 up front. Aurora Forecast. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and My Aurora Forecast Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Aurora Forecast Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Aurora Forecast.'s written reviews are positive against 79% of My Aurora Forecast Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aurora Forecast. | My Aurora Forecast Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast/id539875792/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-aurora-forecast-pro/id1075462280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #109 | **#40** |
| Size | 22 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TINAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539875795) | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) |

## What reviewers say

### Aurora Forecast.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast/id539875792)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Grossing · Weather, #157 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app acts as an intelligent guide for aurora hunting, leveraging AI and local weather data to provide personalized "Go/No-Go" verdicts. It offers real-time updates, interactive maps, and customizable notifications to help you find the Northern Lights.

**Highlights:** AI Aurora Analyst with personalized Go/No-Go verdicts, Real-time Kp-index updates via widgets, Apple Watch complications for wrist tracking, Interactive aurora probability map, 3D globe with real-time aurora visualization, Customizable push notifications for storms

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alerts (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Aurora Ultimate Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Aurora Alerts(Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| Aurora Ultimate Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent app with nice graphs
- 🌟 Accurate with current solar activity and short-term forecast
- 🌟 Fantastic amount of information about the sun and aurora
- 🌟 Alerts help plan for aurora viewing
- 🌟 Comprehensive data and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- ⚠️ Inaccurate forecasts and predictions
- ⚠️ Notifications not working as expected
- ⚠️ Difficult to interpret data and graphs
- ⚠️ Biased towards Northern Hemisphere

**Reported bugs**

- Forecast data not updating
- App crashing on startup
- Incorrect location data
- Alerts not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add support for Southern Hemisphere aurora
- Improve location-based forecasting and alerts
- Provide more user-friendly explanations of data and graphs
- Allow customization of notification settings
- Expand coverage to include more regions


### My Aurora Forecast Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-aurora-forecast-pro/id1075462280)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time Northern Lights alerts and forecasts. This app provides the current KP index, best viewing locations, and a global aurora map. Plan your aurora viewing with hourly, multi-day, and weekly predictions, plus access live webcams and tour information.

**Highlights:** Real-time KP index, Best viewing locations, Global aurora map, Push notifications, Hourly, daily, and weekly forecasts, Live aurora webcams, Tour recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate forecasts and alerts
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🌟 Comprehensive data and features
- 💡 Helpful for planning aurora viewing trips
- 🔍 Detailed location-specific information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable cloud cover forecasts
- ⏰ Delayed or late notifications
- 🔍 Confusing or unclear data presentation
- 🔌 Issues with battery drain
- 🗺️ Outdated or inaccurate map data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect or inconsistent data
- Geolocation issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Custom location settings and alerts
- More detailed historical data and trends
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps
- Improved notification system with customization
- Expanded coverage for aurora borealis and australis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aurora Forecast. free?

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

### Is My Aurora Forecast Pro free?

My Aurora Forecast Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Aurora Forecast. or My Aurora Forecast Pro?

My Aurora Forecast Pro is rated higher. Aurora Forecast. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while My Aurora Forecast Pro averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Aurora Forecast. or My Aurora Forecast Pro have ads?

Neither Aurora Forecast. nor My Aurora Forecast Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aurora Forecast. or My Aurora Forecast Pro?

Aurora Forecast. ships an update weekly, and My Aurora Forecast Pro weekly. Most recently, Aurora Forecast. was updated on November 1, 2026 and My Aurora Forecast Pro on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Aurora Forecast. or My Aurora Forecast Pro?

Aurora Forecast. currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and My Aurora Forecast Pro at #40. 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.*