Aurora Forecast vs AuroraTonight!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time aurora forecasts
- Location-based predictions
- KP index and cloud cover data
- Customizable aurora alerts
- Global aurora map
- Aurora viewing tips
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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/
AuroraTonight!
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AuroraTonight! is based on an advanced machine learning model that can predict magnetic perturbations around the world up to two hours in advance with unprecedented accuracy. The strongest magnetic perturbations are caused by the aurora, so we can forecast the aurora for any location an hour earlier than the other models. The app provides global notifications up to three days ahead based on NOAA forecast and local alerts up to two hours ahead. The local alerts take into account darkness and clear sky conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AuroraTonight! at none against Aurora Forecast's 7. Aurora Forecast's advantage is chart position (#94 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Aurora Forecast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AuroraTonight! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aurora Forecast | AuroraTonight! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (164 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 164 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #94 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appelio | The University of Michigan |
In-app purchases
Aurora Forecast
- 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
- Northern Lights Tracker$19.99
AuroraTonight!
No in-app purchases
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