Comparison

Northern Lights Tracker° vs Aurora Forecast

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

Head to head
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

About

Aurora Forecast

Track the Northern Lights with real-time forecasts and smart alerts. Get detailed information on aurora activity, KP index, and visibility for your location, helping you plan the perfect viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time aurora forecasts
  • Location-based predictions
  • KP index and cloud cover data
  • Customizable aurora alerts
  • Global aurora map
  • Aurora viewing tips
Features
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Spot Northern Lights easily with Aurora Forecast App. This app gives you everything you need to know. When, where, and how likely you are to see the aurora, wherever you are in the world. Whether you’re chasing the aurora in Iceland, hoping for a rare display in your hometown, or planning a photography trip to the Arctic Circle, this app keeps you fully prepared with accurate, real-time forecasts and smart alerts. - Real-time aurora forecasts tailored to your location - Live KP index, cloud cover, and visibility data - Solar wind stats ands more - Customizable alerts when aurora activity is expected near you - Forecasts for the future - Global aurora map - Aurora viewing tips and best current locations - Simple, sleek design Built for travelers, photographers, and anyone who doesn’t want to miss the next aurora, this app helps you stay one step ahead and catch the magic when it happens. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CYJ_YEK2fZHzfMJntkommHBqIdkYoGnQ2lnCUt52C88/ Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MvMhZJsr14RA3JatJtIHj-GpTCITxJ1a7NMfelop3wk/

Screenshots

Northern Lights Tracker°3 screens
Aurora Forecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

Northern Lights Tracker° and Aurora Forecast both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Aurora Forecast's written reviews are positive against 17% of Northern Lights Tracker°'s. Aurora Forecast also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). Northern Lights Tracker°'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Northern Lights Tracker° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and Aurora Forecast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aurora Forecast holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 165 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Northern Lights Tracker°'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Aurora Forecast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Northern Lights Tracker° ships an update every 3 months, Aurora Forecast monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Northern Lights Tracker° versus Aurora Forecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorthern Lights Tracker°Aurora Forecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (126 ratings)4.6 (165 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings126165 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#113 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarshit TyagiAppelio

Customer experience

Northern Lights Tracker°

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

Aurora Forecast

All ratings78 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Northern Lights Tracker°

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

Aurora Forecast

Subscriptions5
  • Aurora Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Aurora Weekly Free Trial7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Aurora Yearly Free Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Aurora Yearly Free Trial7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Aurora Forecast Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Northern Lights Tracker$19.99

Questions

Is Northern Lights Tracker° free?
Northern Lights Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aurora Forecast free?
Aurora Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Northern Lights Tracker° or Aurora Forecast?
Aurora Forecast is rated higher. Northern Lights Tracker° averages 4.5 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Aurora Forecast averages 4.6 from 165 ratings.
Do Northern Lights Tracker° or Aurora Forecast have ads?
Neither Northern Lights Tracker° nor Aurora Forecast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Northern Lights Tracker° or Aurora Forecast?
Northern Lights Tracker° ships an update every 3 months, and Aurora Forecast monthly. Most recently, Northern Lights Tracker° was updated on November 5, 2026 and Aurora Forecast on November 5, 2026.

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