Comparison

Aurora Forecast vs AuroraMe

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

Head to head
About

Aurora Forecast

Track and predict the Northern Lights with real-time forecasts powered by advanced satellite data. This user-friendly and reliable app is designed for aurora enthusiasts and photographers, ensuring you don't miss a moment of this natural spectacle.

Highlights
  • Real-time aurora predictions
  • Advanced satellite data
  • User-friendly interface
  • Reliable aurora chasing tool
  • No advertisements
  • No subscriptions
Features
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Are you captivated by the enchanting dance of the Northern Lights? Do you dream of witnessing the ethereal beauty of the auroras? Introducing MLB Aurora Forecast, your ultimate companion for experiencing the majesty of the night sky. Real-Time Forecasts: Get up-to-the-minute aurora predictions based on advanced satellite data. Accuracy: Our app uses the latest technology to ensure you never miss a moment of auroral activity. User-Friendly: Intuitive design and easy-to-use features make aurora chasing accessible for everyone. Reliability: Trusted by aurora hunters and photographers around the globe. No advertisements, no subscriptions

About

AuroraMe

Track the Northern Lights with confidence. This app combines space weather, cloud cover, and moon phase data to provide clear visibility forecasts. Get smart alerts for your chosen locations and plan aurora hunting trips with detailed historical and future predictions.

Highlights
  • Real-time aurora activity map
  • Combined visibility score
  • Smart aurora alerts
  • 72-hour forecast
  • 27-day trend calendar
  • Aurora history and insights
  • Find nearest aurora displays
Features
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See the Northern Lights with confidence — not by luck. AuroraMe is your aurora borealis tracker combining real-time space weather, cloud coverage, moon phase, and local darkness into clear visibility forecasts. Track locations worldwide on an interactive 3D globe and get notified only when conditions align for actual aurora viewing. 3D GLOBE AURORA MAP See real-time aurora activity across the planet on an interactive globe. Toggle aurora probability heatmap overlay to spot where the lights are dancing now. Switch between dark and NASA satellite night themes. Day/night terminator zones show viewing windows instantly. Tap anywhere on the globe to check aurora probability and add tracking locations. AURORA SCORE Aurora Score combines space weather, magnetic latitude, darkness, clouds, and moonlight into a 0–100 viewing score. It is a model score, not a calibrated probability. SMART AURORA ALERTS Alerts are sent only for your active locations. We factor in darkness, cloud cover, moonlight, and geomagnetic activity, so an alert means a high chance, not a 100% guarantee. Forecast, storm, KP, and solar flare alerts are heads-ups to get ready. Before heading out, open the map to confirm conditions. 72-HOUR FORECAST Hourly aurora predictions paired with weather data. See cloud percentage, moon phase, darkness windows, and temperature hour-by-hour. Use "Best Time" filter to show only optimal aurora viewing hours. Free users: 24-hour preview. Premium: full 72-hour detailed forecast with extended planning. 27-DAY TREND CALENDAR Daily aurora activity summaries for trip planning. Shows best 6-hour viewing windows per day. Excludes unreliable long-range weather predictions to prevent false hopes. Perfect for planning aurora hunting expeditions and photography trips weeks ahead. AURORA HISTORY 11 years of history and Sun Pro insights. Best months algorithm shows optimal times to visit any location. Calendar heatmap displays 12 months of aurora intensity patterns. FIND NEAREST AURORA Discover active aurora within 2000 km of your location. Distance-first algorithm finds the nearest visible displays for spontaneous aurora chasing. Perfect for road trips when conditions shift unexpectedly. 67,500+ LOCATIONS OFFLINE Search cities across 252 countries with instant offline results. Track unlimited locations with independent notification settings for each. No background GPS tracking — your privacy protected. HOW IT WORKS Four reality factors combined: space weather from NOAA OVATION model + real-time KP index, cloud coverage forecasts, sun altitude and moon illumination, magnetic latitude thresholds. When all factors align during dark hours with clear skies, you get notified. FOR AURORA HUNTERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Whether in Alaska, Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Scotland, or northern US — avoid wasted drives and cloudy nights. Save viewing spots, set alert sensitivity, let the app monitor conditions 24/7. Photographers get probability data for optimal shooting windows. FREE — EVERYTHING YOU NEED 1 location, full 24-hour forecast, unlimited aurora & storm & Kp & solar flare alerts, all 6 map overlays, data updated every 15 minutes. PREMIUM — FOR AURORA CHASERS Unlimited locations worldwide, 72-hour forecast, 27-day trip planner calendar, Best Time filter, Best Month & seasonal heatmap, Nearest Aurora finder, advanced alerts (predictive, Storm Watch, CME Impact ETA, Local Window, Weekly Forecast), Sun Pro AI-powered solar analytics. PRIVACY Location used only when you choose — no background tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://auroraforecast.me/terms

Screenshots

Aurora Forecast4 screens
AuroraMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

Aurora Forecast and AuroraMe both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Aurora Forecast's written reviews are positive against 38% of AuroraMe's. Aurora Forecast also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). AuroraMe's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and ratings volume (214 vs 10). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Forecast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AuroraMe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.6 for Aurora Forecast against 4.5 for AuroraMe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AuroraMe has 214 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Aurora Forecast's written reviews are positive against 38% of AuroraMe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurora Forecast ships an update every 5 days, AuroraMe daily. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Aurora Forecast versus AuroraMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora ForecastAuroraMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better4.5 (214 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings10214 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#158 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB128 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKurian Onnunny SamuelNikolai Iakubovskii

Customer experience

Aurora Forecast

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

AuroraMe

All ratings214 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative56.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Aurora Forecast

One-time1
  • Buy Me Coffee ?$2.99
10 purchases

AuroraMe

Subscriptions10
  • AuroraMe Premium Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Special$7.997 Days
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  • AuroraMe Premium$9.997 Days
  • AuroraMe Special Offer$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Special3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • AuroraMe Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • AuroraMe Yearly$44.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Aurora Forecast Yearly$54.991 Year

Questions

Is Aurora Forecast free?
Aurora Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AuroraMe free?
AuroraMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aurora Forecast or AuroraMe?
Aurora Forecast is rated higher. Aurora Forecast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while AuroraMe averages 4.5 from 214 ratings.
Do Aurora Forecast or AuroraMe have ads?
Neither Aurora Forecast nor AuroraMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora Forecast or AuroraMe?
Aurora Forecast ships an update every 5 days, and AuroraMe daily. Most recently, Aurora Forecast was updated on November 8, 2026 and AuroraMe on November 8, 2026.

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