Aurora Scout vs MBS Blu Charter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aurora Scout
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Preparation is everything in your search for Northern Lights. Whether you have never seen the Aurora or are a seasoned expert, one thing is for sure: Northern Lights will never get off your bucket list! Once you experience their magic you will want to spend more nights outside in search of this spectacular ever changing natural phenomenon. See this app as the Swiss army knife for Northern Lights hunting. It tries to bundle as much relevant information as possible while keeping the interface compact and dark enough to use under extreme conditions. The last thing you want to do is take your gloves off at -40° in order to scroll back and forth through large amounts of data or lose your night vision because your screen lights up like a Christmas tree. The app is intended for anyone interested in catching a good display and serves beginners, experienced enthusiasts as well as professional guides. Appearance: • Easy to understand colors, red=bad, green=good • Summarized forecasts of real-time satellite data • Dark interface, preserving much of your night vision • Everything in local time! No more brain breaking conversions • Explanations of relevant terminology and science • No advertisements or hidden monitization Solar Wind: • Current Charts (accuracy, Basic: 5 min., Premium: 1 min.) • Current Numbers (accuracy, Basic: rounded, Premium: full) • Numbers History (ascending, ~90 min.) • Numbers History (descending, Premium only) • Data reload - automatic (frequency, Basic: 5 min., Premium: 2 min.) • Data reload - manual (wait, Basic: 2 min., Premium: 30 sec.) • Clear indication of arrival time (ETA) • Standard data, Hemispheric Energy, Speed, Bz, Density • Extended data, IMF angle & strength, Bx, By, Bt, Pressure and Flux (Premium only) • Sky darkness estimation (location based) • ETA in minutes (Premium only) • Solar Wind travel time (Premium only) • Active satellite for real-time data (Premium only) Timelines: • 3-day Kp forecast • Sunrise & Sunset • Twilight transitions (Premium only) • Moonrise & Moonset • Moon visibility & illumination % • Moon angle and direction (Premium only) Images: • Zoom in • Oval, Coronal Holes, Sunspots, single image relative to current Solar Wind • ENLIL forecast & nowcast (Premium only) • Scroll images through time (Premium only) • Play images sequentially (Premium only) • Indication of arrival time (Premium only) Other: • Manual location selection, good for privacy and planning • GPS based location selection • Links to weather services
MBS Blu Charter
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Plan your perfect boat trip with the MBS Blu Charter app. Access your booked tours, register passengers to speed up check-in and boarding, and customize your experience by purchasing exclusive extras like champagne or snacks. Stay informed with up-to-date weather forecasts and helpful information to ensure a seamless journey. Download now and enjoy a tailored boat tour experience at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MBS Blu Charter at none against Aurora Scout's 4. MBS Blu Charter also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). Aurora Scout's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Aurora Scout sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MBS Blu Charter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aurora Scout ships an update every 11 months, MBS Blu Charter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aurora Scout | MBS Blu Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dagfinn Snaterse | Endesia |
In-app purchases
Aurora Scout
- 7 days Premium$2.99
- 14 days Premium$3.99
- 30 days Premium$4.99
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- 1 year Premium$9.99
MBS Blu Charter
No in-app purchases









