Comparison

Aurora Scout vs ALVIPO

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

Head to head
About

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

About

ALVIPO

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ALVIPO is your all-in-one platform for discovering the real Algarve. Find local events, restaurants, activities, special offers, unique places and connect with people around you. Whether you are a local resident, expat or tourist, ALVIPO helps you explore the Algarve in a new way. Features: • Discover local events • Explore restaurants and businesses • Find activities and experiences • Connect with people nearby • Discover local products and offers • Share moments and recommendations • Support local businesses ALVIPO brings together locals, visitors and businesses in one growing community. Find events. Meet people. Live the moment.

Screenshots

Aurora Scout4 screens
ALVIPO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ALVIPO at none against Aurora Scout's 4. ALVIPO also leads on update cadence (every 5 days 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aurora Scout sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ALVIPO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurora Scout ships an update every 11 months, ALVIPO every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Aurora Scout versus ALVIPO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora ScoutALVIPO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB143 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDagfinn SnaterseMartin Matthias Schreier

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Aurora Scout

One-time4
  • 7 days Premium$2.99
  • 14 days Premium$3.99
  • 30 days Premium$4.99
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  • 1 year Premium$9.99
None

ALVIPO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aurora Scout free?
Aurora Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ALVIPO free?
ALVIPO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aurora Scout or ALVIPO have ads?
Neither Aurora Scout nor ALVIPO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora Scout or ALVIPO?
Aurora Scout ships an update every 11 months, and ALVIPO every 5 days. Most recently, Aurora Scout was updated on November 4, 2026 and ALVIPO on October 31, 2026.

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