Comparison

Aurora Forecast Now vs Northern Lights Tracker°

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

Head to head
About

Aurora Forecast Now

Get personalized aurora visibility forecasts for any location worldwide. This app analyzes geomagnetic activity and local light conditions to tell you if the Northern Lights are visible right now or in the future. Premium features include a three-day advance forecast and historical geomagnetic data.

Highlights
  • Real-time aurora visibility for any location
  • Adjusts for local light conditions
  • Customized geomagnetic activity data
  • Three-day advance forecast (premium)
  • Hourly geomagnetic forecasts (premium)
  • Historical geomagnetic data
  • Rarity rating for geomagnetic activity
Features
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The only aurora app that will let you know whether you can see the aurora from wherever you are - or from any location you choose - at sea or on land - anywhere in the world. I wrote this app because I was disappointed that current aurora apps were not customised to match where I was right now. This is not just a summary of worldwide auroras, this is an aurora report customised for each location, including yours. • This app will tell you if the aurora is visible from your location - or any other you select - right now. • This app adjusts if your location skies may be too light - adjusts automatically for extreme locations in the North or South polar regions where the sun may not rise or set. This app warns you if the light may result in less than optimal viewing. • Adjusts viewing data for yours or any location you select based on the current strength of geomagnetic activity. • Premium users get a three day advance forecast as to whether the aurora is likely to be viewable at the selected location. • Premium users get three hourly future forecasts of geomagnetic activity. • Premium users get to see a graph of peaks and troughs of the 11 year geomagnetic cycle and where we are currently. • See Historic geomagnetic data for the last week and the peaks and troughs graphed for each day. • This app gives you a rarity rating so you know if the geomagnetic activity is higher than normal. I wrote this app for myself, and I am pleased to make it available to you as well. I’ve designed this app to be both educational and practical. I’ve learned a lot writing it and I hope you enjoy it too. Terms of Use : https://fascinatingprojects.com.au/termsaurora/

About

Northern Lights Tracker°

This app provides real-time aurora borealis forecasts and alerts based on your location. It helps travelers, photographers, and skywatchers track aurora visibility with live data, personalized notifications, and an easy-to-use interface.

Highlights
  • Live aurora forecasts
  • KP index and cloud cover
  • Personalized alerts
  • Global map view
  • Location-based accuracy
  • Clean interface
Features
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Northern Lights Tracker: Auroa helps you stay one step ahead of nature’s most beautiful show. Whether you’re planning a trip to see the aurora borealis or hoping to catch a surprise display nearby, Auroa gives you accurate, real-time forecasts and alerts based on your location. Built for travelers, photographers, and skywatchers, Auroa makes aurora tracking simple and reliable. Key Features: Live Aurora Forecasts – See KP index, cloud cover, and visibility predictions in one place. Personalized Alerts – Get notified when conditions are right in your area. Map View – Track aurora visibility across the globe in real time. Location-Based Accuracy – Forecasts tailored to your exact location. Clean, Easy Interface – Designed for quick checks and intuitive use, even in low light. Whether you're chasing auroras or just don’t want to miss the next show, Auroa gives you everything you need to be ready. The app is free to download and install, but certain features are available exclusively for subscribers. If you have a premium subscription, please note that: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://nlt.bravycode.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://nlt.bravycode.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Aurora Forecast Now4 screens
Northern Lights Tracker°3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aurora Forecast Now at 4.8 against Northern Lights Tracker°'s 4.5. Aurora Forecast Now also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Northern Lights Tracker°'s advantage is ratings volume (126 vs 6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Now sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Northern Lights Tracker° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aurora Forecast Now holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Northern Lights Tracker° has 126 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurora Forecast Now ships an update monthly, Northern Lights Tracker° every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Aurora Forecast Now versus Northern Lights Tracker°: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora Forecast NowNorthern Lights Tracker°
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.5 (126 ratings)
Positive reviews—16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6126 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFascinating ProjectsHarshit Tyagi

Customer experience

Aurora Forecast Now

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Northern Lights Tracker°

All ratings122 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aurora Forecast Now

Subscriptions2
  • Aurora Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Aurora Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Northern Lights Tracker°

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$19.99

Questions

Is Aurora Forecast Now free?
Aurora Forecast Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Northern Lights Tracker° free?
Northern Lights Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aurora Forecast Now or Northern Lights Tracker°?
Aurora Forecast Now is rated higher. Aurora Forecast Now averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Northern Lights Tracker° averages 4.5 from 126 ratings.
Do Aurora Forecast Now or Northern Lights Tracker° have ads?
Neither Aurora Forecast Now nor Northern Lights Tracker° shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora Forecast Now or Northern Lights Tracker°?
Aurora Forecast Now ships an update monthly, and Northern Lights Tracker° every 3 months. Most recently, Aurora Forecast Now was updated on November 4, 2026 and Northern Lights Tracker° on November 5, 2026.

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