Comparison

Aurora Compass vs Easy Aurora

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aurora Compass

This app provides aurora forecasts and alerts, helping users find the best conditions to see the northern or southern lights. It offers detailed space weather data, real-time geomagnetic activity, and a cloudiness filter for accurate predictions.

Highlights
  • Aurora alert notifications
  • Geomagnetic activity tracking
  • Aurora forecast map
  • Real-time aurora probability
  • Solar image animation
  • Cloudiness forecast
  • Darkness tool
Features
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Aurora Compass is a free aurora and space weather forecast app with no ads or paywalls. With it, you'll get all the data you need to catch the northern or southern lights in a layout that’s simple for beginners, yet detailed for experienced aurora chasers. The main features include: • Aurora alert notifications with cloudiness filter • Near real-time geomagnetic activity from over 110 magnetometers • Aurora forecast map with observation sharing tool • Current and forecasted aurora probability in your location • Solar image animation with x-ray chart and solar regions • WSA-Enlil solar wind forecast animation • Darkness tool to see when it'll be dark • Moon rise, set and phase information • Cloudiness forecast • Solar wind charts • Kp forecasts • Color theme for people with red-green colorblindness

About

Easy Aurora

Track and predict aurora activity with an interactive map, global webcams, and detailed forecasts. Get real-time solar wind data and sun activity updates. Pro features include directional compass and customizable alerts.

Highlights
  • Interactive aurora and cloud coverage map
  • Global aurora webcams
  • 24-hour cloud and Kp-index forecasts
  • Real-time solar wind data
  • Sun activity and solar flare tracking
  • Directional compass for aurora viewing
  • Customizable aurora and solar flare alerts
Features
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Discover the magic of the Northern Lights with Easy Aurora! Whether you're a seasoned aurora chaser or a complete beginner, Easy Aurora makes it simple to track and predict aurora activity with ease. Features: - Interactive Map: View multiple layers including cloud coverage, one-hour aurora forecasts, and combined views. - Webcams: Watch the aurora from all over the world, thanks to webcams accessible directly from the map. - Forecast: Access 24-hour cloud coverage forecasts and Kp-index predictions. - Solar Wind: Get real-time solar wind data from the DSCOVR satellite, including wind speed, particle density, IMF Bz, and IMF Bt. - Sun: Admire the latest photos of the sun and browse the list of recent solar flares Go further with Aurora Pro : - Use the Compass to find the best direction to look at with the most probability of auroras. - Receive real-time aurora activity alerts and solar flare alerts. - Customize your alerts to suit your preferences. - Track solar wind data live with the Live Activity feature. - Stay updated effortlessly with the Watch App - Every Pro feature is compatible with Family Sharing. Download Easy Aurora today and never miss a chance to witness the breathtaking Northern Lights! Terms Of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://github.com/a-leblond/privacy-policy/blob/main/easy-aurora.md

Screenshots

Aurora Compass4 screens
Easy Aurora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Easy Aurora at every 5 days against Aurora Compass's monthly. Aurora Compass's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aurora Compass sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Easy Aurora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Aurora Compass against 4.9 for Easy Aurora. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Aurora Compass's written reviews are positive against 75% of Easy Aurora's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurora Compass ships an update monthly, Easy Aurora every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aurora Compass versus Easy Aurora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora CompassEasy Aurora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOtto Ranta-OjalaAlexis Leblond

Customer experience

Aurora Compass

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Easy Aurora

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Aurora Compass

One-time8
  • Pastel Color Palette$1.99
  • Black and White Palette$1.99
  • Pink Color Palette$1.99
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  • Purple Color Palette$1.99
  • IBM Color Palette$1.99
  • Mint Color Palette$4.99
  • Gold Color Palette$9.99
  • Diamond Color Palette$29.99
2 purchases

Easy Aurora

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Aurora Compass free?
Aurora Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Easy Aurora free?
Easy Aurora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aurora Compass or Easy Aurora?
Easy Aurora is rated higher. Aurora Compass averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Easy Aurora averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Aurora Compass or Easy Aurora have ads?
Neither Aurora Compass nor Easy Aurora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora Compass or Easy Aurora?
Aurora Compass ships an update monthly, and Easy Aurora every 5 days. Most recently, Aurora Compass was updated on September 10, 2026 and Easy Aurora on September 21, 2026.

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