Comparison

Aurora Notifier vs Aurora Alert

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

Head to head
About

Aurora Notifier

Receive alerts for potential aurora sightings with configurable thresholds for Kp-index and solar wind parameters. See user-submitted photos and real-time observation locations on a 3D globe. A premium version offers advanced technical data and hidden features.

Highlights
  • Aurora sighting notifications
  • Configurable alert thresholds
  • User-submitted aurora photos
  • Real-time observation map
  • Kp-index and solar wind data
  • Premium version with advanced features
Features
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Aurora notification app with observation reports. Finally available for iOS. This aurora notification app shows notifications when it may be possible to see the northern lights (aurora borealis / australis)! It provides configurable thresholds for local aurora probability, Kp-index (Hp30), solar wind parameters (Bz/Bt) and Kp-level forecast for the evening. It also allows you to be alerted when other app users nearby have seen the aurora light display. For the alert feature to work, other app users register aurora reports when they are successful hunting and get to see the aurora light display. This has proven to be quite successful. Many of the app users also upload pictures of northern lights when they see them, and in this app you can see these pictures. You can also see dots on a 3d-globe animation showing where people have just observed the light show. There are users in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand who regularly report their observations and upload pictures. Although the chances are greater if you live in Alaska, northern Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the southern tip of New Zealand etc, there are also regular opportunities in places like Minnesota, Wisconsin, Washington, Montana, Michigan, Chicago, New York, Scotland, Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the Baltics etc. The premium version which can be bought within the app itself offers some more technical information and graphs of Kp-index predictions, cloud cover and solar wind parameters - and some hidden features. The app has an associated X account (@aurora_notifier - https://x.com/aurora_notifier) and an Instagram account (@auroranotifierapp - https://www.instagram.com/auroranotifierapp). Consider following those.

About

Aurora Alert

Features
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Never miss the Northern Lights again. Get instant alerts 30 minutes before auroras appear in your sky. Aurora Alert is the most reliable aurora forecast app trusted by photographers, travelers, and aurora hunters worldwide. REAL-TIME ALERTS - Instant notifications when Kp index rises - Custom alert thresholds (Bz, Bt, speed, density) - Location-based predictions for your exact spot - 30-minute advance warning PRO AURORA DATA - Live NASA satellite data - 3-day Kp index forecast - Solar wind metrics in real-time - Aurora probability calculator SMART PLANNING - Interactive auroral oval map - 25+ live webcams worldwide PERFECT FOR - First-time aurora chasers - Professional photographers - Iceland, Norway, Lapland, Canada, Alaska travelers - Space weather enthusiasts WHY AURORA ALERT: Unlike generic weather apps, Aurora Alert specializes in one thing: helping you see the Northern Lights. Our advanced algorithms analyze real-time NASA data and send you alerts only when conditions are optimal in your location. Features: - Auroral oval visualization - Multi-day geomagnetic forecast - Time travel feature to plan your night - Favorites locations for quick checks - Beautiful dark-mode interface COVERAGE Perfect for aurora viewing in: - Iceland (Reykjavik, Akureyri) - Norway (Tromsø, Lofoten) - Sweden, Finland, Greenland - Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories) - Alaska, Scotland, Northern USA So Download & subscribe now and never miss a spectacular aurora display again. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.auroranow.app/privacy

Screenshots

Aurora Notifier3 screens
Aurora Alert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aurora Notifier at every 5 days against Aurora Alert's every 4 weeks. Aurora Alert's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Notifier sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Aurora Alert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurora Notifier ships an update every 5 days, Aurora Alert every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aurora Notifier versus Aurora Alert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora NotifierAurora Alert
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaturfakta ASMexar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aurora Notifier

One-time2
  • Premium upgrade$2.99
  • Premium$3.99
2 purchases

Aurora Alert

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Aurora Notifier free?
Aurora Notifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aurora Alert free?
Aurora Alert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aurora Notifier or Aurora Alert have ads?
Neither Aurora Notifier nor Aurora Alert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora Notifier or Aurora Alert?
Aurora Notifier ships an update every 5 days, and Aurora Alert every 4 weeks. Most recently, Aurora Notifier was updated on September 13, 2026 and Aurora Alert on September 13, 2026.

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