norlys vs Bolt Hunter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
norlys
This app provides a real-time world map and data to assist in tracking and chasing the northern lights. It simplifies the process of finding optimal viewing conditions for aurora displays.
- Real-time world map
- Aurora data products
- Northern lights tracking
- Optimized viewing conditions
- Chasing assistance
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Norlys gives you real-time data to help you spot the Northern Lights without the clutter. Features: Live Aurora Map: Track global intensity as it happens. Night Sky Webcams: Check current sky conditions right on the map. Alerts & Widgets: Get notified when activity occurs. Solar Wind Data: Access raw metrics and figures. Simple, clear, and ready when the sky lights up.
Bolt Hunter
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Bolt Hunter is a companion app for the Bolt Hunter lightning camera trigger. This app is used to configure and control your Bolt Hunter, allowing you to capture lightning with precise timing and improved reliability. Key Features: - Connect to your Bolt Hunter device via Bluetooth - Adjust sensitivity and trigger settings - Control interval shooting modes - Configure Night Mode and exposure behavior - Calibrate camera shutter lag - Monitor device status and settings in real time - View real-time lightning data to improve your settings Important: This app requires a Bolt Hunter device to function. Hardware is sold separately. Bolt Hunter is designed for photographers who want consistent lightning captures without missed shots, in both daytime and nighttime conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bolt Hunter at 15.0 against norlys's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
norlys ships an update every 3 months, Bolt Hunter every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | norlys | Bolt Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hugo Lageneste | Motion Horizons LLC |
In-app purchases
norlys
No in-app purchases
Bolt Hunter
No in-app purchases
Questions
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