Comparison

Magnetosfera vs ClearNight Stargazing Forecast

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

Head to head
About

Magnetosfera

Features
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Stay connected to the cosmos with Magnetosfera, your ultimate tool for tracking solar activity and its impact on Earth's magnetosphere. Key Features: Comprehensive Widgets: Enjoy all types of widgets, from small to large, designed for your Lock Screen and Apple Watch. Get instant access to crucial space weather data, no matter where you are. - 3-Day & 27-Day Forecasts: Stay informed with detailed short-term and long-term forecasts, offering you insights into solar activity over the next 3 and 27 days. - Interactive Forecast Chart: Visualize trends in space weather with an intuitive, easy-to-read chart, keeping you updated on potential magnetic storms. - Apple Watch Support: View live data directly on your Apple Watch with customized complications for quick, at-a-glance updates. - Kp Index: Track the Kp Index, a key measure of geomagnetic activity, to understand the intensity of space weather and its potential impact on Earth’s magnetosphere. - A Index: Monitor the A Index, which indicates the level of geomagnetic disturbance, to get a sense of the storm's severity. - Radio Flux: Follow the Radio Flux index, a key indicator of solar activity, to anticipate changes in solar emissions and their effects on communication and navigation systems. Magnetosfera keeps you ahead of the curve with accurate and timely information on space weather, helping you plan your day around solar activity.

About

ClearNight Stargazing Forecast

This app helps you determine the best times for stargazing by providing clear, plain-language information on cloud cover, moon phase, and sky darkness. It's designed for anyone wanting to know if the night sky is worth observing, from backyard glances to weekend camping trips.

Highlights
  • Plain-language sky condition read
  • Cloud cover and moon phase information
  • Sky darkness predictions
  • Save favorite stargazing spots
  • At-a-glance verdict (go, wait, don't bother)
  • Optional sky clearing alerts
Features
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Know the sky before you go outside. ClearNight tells you when the sky is actually worth looking at — clear enough, dark enough, tonight or this weekend. Built for campers, families planning a night under the stars, and anyone who's ever stepped outside and wondered if it was worth it. Get a plain-language read on your exact spot: cloud cover, moon phase, and how dark it'll really get — not just weather, but sky weather. • Save your favorite camping and stargazing spots • See tonight's verdict at a glance — go, wait, or don't bother • Optional alerts when the sky clears up near you • Works for backyard glances and weekend trips alike The sky doesn't announce itself. ClearNight does.

Screenshots

Magnetosfera4 screens
ClearNight Stargazing Forecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ClearNight Stargazing Forecast at Free against Magnetosfera's $0.99. ClearNight Stargazing Forecast also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). Magnetosfera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

ClearNight Stargazing Forecast is free to download; Magnetosfera costs $0.99 up front. ClearNight Stargazing Forecast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Magnetosfera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnetosfera ships an update every 5 months, ClearNight Stargazing Forecast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Magnetosfera versus ClearNight Stargazing Forecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnetosferaClearNight Stargazing Forecast
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOkroshka LabStrange Glyph, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Magnetosfera

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ClearNight Stargazing Forecast

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Magnetosfera free?
Magnetosfera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClearNight Stargazing Forecast free?
ClearNight Stargazing Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magnetosfera or ClearNight Stargazing Forecast have ads?
ClearNight Stargazing Forecast shows ads; Magnetosfera does not.
Which is updated more often, Magnetosfera or ClearNight Stargazing Forecast?
Magnetosfera ships an update every 5 months, and ClearNight Stargazing Forecast every 4 days. Most recently, Magnetosfera was updated on November 8, 2026 and ClearNight Stargazing Forecast on November 5, 2026.

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