# Northern Lights Tracker vs Eh! Aurora

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eh! Aurora at 100% against Northern Lights Tracker's 62%. Eh! Aurora also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Northern Lights Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (190 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Northern Lights Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Eh! Aurora asks for nothing beyond the download.

Eh! Aurora holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Northern Lights Tracker has 190 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Northern Lights Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Eh! Aurora's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Northern Lights Tracker | Eh! Aurora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northern-lights-tracker/id6569249780/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eh-aurora/id6741434729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehmet Ali Demir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631537417) | [MING-HSUN WU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794161727) |

## What reviewers say

### Northern Lights Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northern-lights-tracker/id6569249780)

This app provides real-time predictions and forecasts for the aurora borealis using NOAA space weather data. It helps users find the best viewing locations and times, offering smart alerts and interactive maps for an optimal aurora hunting experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time aurora probability, NOAA-powered KP index, Interactive global aurora maps, Best viewing location recommendations, Space weather data monitoring, Smart aurora alerts, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| month | $5.99 | per month |
| year | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for tracking trips
- 👍 Good for Aurora tracking
- 👍 Accurate for location
- 👍 Helps plan trips
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Not free, useless without payment
- 🐛 App crashes
- 💸 Misleading pricing, charged unexpectedly
- 🐛 Notifications are bogus/inaccurate
- 🐛 Enable Notifications shuts off

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes out of nowhere
- Phone part of app shows 0%
- Enable Notifications continuously shuts itself OFF
- Data seems outdated and freezes
- App crashes in Norway

**Requested features**

- Add widgets
- Correlate probability to times
- Show probability over time (next 24 hours)
- Allow setting threshold for 'good chance' notifications
- Show readings for around the world


### Eh! Aurora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eh-aurora/id6741434729)

Track, forecast, and share aurora activity with real-time data. Get Kp index forecasts, space weather updates, and personalized alerts. Discover viewing spots and learn photography tips to enhance your aurora hunting experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time aurora data (Bz, solar wind), Kp index forecasts (short & long term), Space weather forecast & CME animations, Personalized aurora alerts, Interactive visibility map, Aurora viewing spot finder, Photography guides & educational content

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Northern Lights Tracker free?

Northern Lights Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Eh! Aurora free?

Eh! Aurora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Northern Lights Tracker or Eh! Aurora?

Eh! Aurora is rated higher. Northern Lights Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Eh! Aurora averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Northern Lights Tracker or Eh! Aurora have ads?

Neither Northern Lights Tracker nor Eh! Aurora shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Northern Lights Tracker or Eh! Aurora?

Northern Lights Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eh! Aurora every 3 weeks. Most recently, Northern Lights Tracker was updated on October 27, 2026 and Eh! Aurora on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*