Comparison

Haze@SG vs Aurora Watch Global

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

Head to head
About

Haze@SG

Quickly check Singapore's air quality with hourly AQI, PM2.5, and 24-hour PSI readings. Understand what the levels mean and receive alerts to stay informed about haze conditions.

Highlights
  • Hourly AQI readings
  • Hourly PM2.5 levels
  • 24-hour PSI
  • Clear indicators
  • Share haze levels
  • Alerts
Features
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Haze@SG helps you quickly check air quality levels across Singapore. Stay updated with hourly AQI and PM2.5 readings, along with the 24-hour PSI, so you can make informed decisions throughout the day. The app is designed to be simple, fast, and easy to read at a glance. NEW! Local Air Quality Stations Explore additional AQI readings from local monitoring stations across Singapore, updated regularly. Find stations near you, see their distance from your location, and check the latest air quality conditions in different neighbourhoods. Maintained since 2013, Haze@SG continues to provide reliable haze updates with a clean and focused experience. Features: * 1-hour AQI readings across all regions * 1-hour PM2.5 levels for current conditions * 24-hour PSI based on NEA data * Local AQI readings from additional monitoring stations across Singapore * Find nearby monitoring stations using your location * Clear indicators to understand what the readings mean * Latest haze news and weather forecasts * Share current haze levels with friends and family * Alerts to stay informed Official regional air quality readings are sourced from NEA, while additional local station readings are provided by the World Air Quality Index (WAQI) project. PM2.5 readings reflect short-term air quality and may change throughout the day depending on weather conditions and haze levels. Haze@SG is independently developed and maintained. Your support helps cover server costs and ongoing improvements. If you find the app useful, you can support its continued development through a subscription. As a subscriber, you also enjoy an ad-free experience. Feedback and suggestions are welcome. You can reach us via email at support@hosaystudios.com or through the app. -------------------------------- Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. Subscription price: SGD 1.99 per month SGD 19.99 per year Prices may vary by country. Privacy Policy: http://hosaystudios.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: http://hosaystudios.com/terms.html -------------------------------- Note: This app is not affiliated with NEA. Data is sourced from publicly available information, and any inaccuracies should not be attributed to NEA.

About

Aurora Watch Global

Track auroras worldwide with forecasts, real-time space weather, and local conditions. Plan your viewing or learn about celestial events with interactive maps and detailed data.

Highlights
  • Global aurora forecasts and interactive maps
  • Real-time KP index and space weather data
  • Solar imagery and flare probabilities
  • Local weather conditions and forecasts
  • Offline dashboard with cached data
  • Educational guides on auroras and space weather
Features
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Track the Northern and Southern Lights in real time - wherever you are. AuroraWatch is a free, ad-free app that brings together NOAA's OVATION aurora model, real-time KP index readings, live solar wind data from NOAA SWPC, and your local cloud cover into one clear view. No clutter, no ads, no guesswork - just the data you need to know when the sky might put on a show. WHY AURORAWATCH Most aurora apps only cover the Northern Hemisphere. AuroraWatch tracks both the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis, so whether you're chasing lights in Norway, Alaska, Tasmania, or New Zealand, you get the same real-time data. FREE FOR EVERYONE • Interactive aurora activity map using NOAA's OVATION model • Real-time KP index • Live solar wind data from NOAA SWPC (density, speed, Bz) • Local cloud cover and moon illumination, so you know if you'll actually see anything • Substorm Monitor (Beta) - live USGS magnetometer readings for aurora burst timing • Solar flare probabilities • Live SDO solar imagery • Ask Siri about tonight's aurora chances • Customizable push notifications GO PRO Upgrade for deeper data and always-on visibility: • AI summaries on the KP and Solar Wind screens - written privately on your iPhone with Apple Intelligence where available • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - KP, solar wind, Bz, and cloud cover at a glance • Home Screen widgets for KP, cloud cover, solar wind, and a short forecast • Apple Watch dashboard with KP, weather, upcoming changes, and solar wind • Aurora Now alerts when aurora may be visible in your area • Minute-resolution KP charts, a 45-day Ap outlook, GOES X-ray history, and a full solar event log • 48-hour solar wind history with interactive charts and date scrubbing • Three premium themes - Northern Lights, Eclipse, and Storm Pro is available as a weekly, monthly, or annual auto-renewing subscription. Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. BUILT ON REAL DATA AuroraWatch pulls directly from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, and USGS magnetometers - the same sources space weather scientists use - and refreshes automatically so you're always looking at current conditions, not stale forecasts. Download AuroraWatch and never miss a night the sky lights up. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - AuroraWatch Pro Pricing: AuroraWatch Pro (Weekly): $2.99/week (or your local price) AuroraWatch Pro (Monthly) $4.99/month (or your local price) AuroraWatch Pro (Yearly) $29.99/year (or your local price) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://aurorawatch.app/privacy Terms of Use (Apple): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: (AuroraWatch): https://aurorawatch.app/terms/

Screenshots

Haze@SG4 screens
Aurora Watch Global4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aurora Watch Global at none against Haze@SG's shown. Aurora Watch Global also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Haze@SG's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Haze@SG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Aurora Watch Global sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 5.0 for Haze@SG against 5.0 for Aurora Watch Global. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Haze@SG has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Haze@SG ships an update every 9 days, Aurora Watch Global every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Haze@SG versus Aurora Watch Global: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaze@SGAurora Watch Global
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHosay StudiosGILBY SHEPHERD

Customer experience

Haze@SG

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Aurora Watch Global

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Haze@SG

Subscriptions2
  • Haze@SG Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Haze@SG Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
3 purchases

Aurora Watch Global

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Haze@SG free?
Haze@SG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aurora Watch Global free?
Aurora Watch Global is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Haze@SG or Aurora Watch Global?
Haze@SG and Aurora Watch Global are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Haze@SG or Aurora Watch Global have ads?
Haze@SG shows ads; Aurora Watch Global does not.
Which is updated more often, Haze@SG or Aurora Watch Global?
Haze@SG ships an update every 9 days, and Aurora Watch Global every 6 weeks. Most recently, Haze@SG was updated on October 26, 2026 and Aurora Watch Global on October 28, 2026.

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