norlys vs Show a name
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.
Show a name
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Show a name turns your iPhone into a clear, easy-to-read pickup sign. Enter any name, customize the font, text size, colors, alignment and letter spacing, then display it full-screen. Ideal for airport arrivals, hotel pickups, event welcomes, drivers and meeting guests.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Show a name at every 2 weeks against norlys's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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
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, Show a name every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | norlys | Show a name |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hugo Lageneste | FTNL |
In-app purchases
norlys
No in-app purchases
Show a name
No in-app purchases
