Comparison

Aurora Forecast vs AmberMap

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

Head to head
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/

About

AmberMap

Features
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AmberMap helps you predict when and where amber will wash up along the coasts of the Baltic Sea. We combine wave, wind and current data with the Amber index (your chance of a find) for selected stretches of coastline. We start with Poland's Baltic coast and keep adding more countries across the region. WHAT'S INSIDE • Interactive Baltic coast map with a color-coded amber chance scale (from "unfavorable" to "excellent") • Clear daily forecast up to 10 days ahead (hourly view in Premium) • Ranked list of regions — see at a glance where to go • Dangerous-conditions warnings — high waves, side winds, storm alerts • Push notifications when your chosen region's amber chance crosses your threshold • Offline mode — last forecast available without signal • Polish, English and German WHO IT'S FOR Weekend amber hunters, locals walking the beach after every storm, jewellery makers sourcing raw amber — anyone who's ever driven an hour to the wrong stretch of coast. ACCESS TIERS • No account — today's forecast • Free account — today and tomorrow (2 days) • AmberMap Premium — the full 10 days plus push notifications with per-region Amber index thresholds you set yourself Premium auto-renews. Cancel any time in your App Store / Google Play subscription settings. Full terms and privacy policy: ambermap.com SAFETY FIRST AmberMap also tells you when NOT to go. High swell, dangerous side winds, storm warnings — always shown above the forecast. The amber will still be there tomorrow. We want you to be too. CONTACT Support: support@ambermap.com Privacy: ambermap.com/en/privacy Terms: ambermap.com/en/terms

Screenshots

Aurora Forecast4 screens
AmberMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Aurora Forecast at #122 against AmberMap's unranked. AmberMap's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aurora Forecast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and AmberMap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurora Forecast ships an update monthly, AmberMap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Aurora Forecast versus AmberMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora ForecastAmberMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#122 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppelioKonrad Zelazny

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

AmberMap

Subscriptions3
  • Premium - Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Premium — Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium - Annual$54.991 Year

Questions

Is Aurora Forecast free?
Aurora Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AmberMap free?
AmberMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aurora Forecast or AmberMap have ads?
Neither Aurora Forecast nor AmberMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora Forecast or AmberMap?
Aurora Forecast ships an update monthly, and AmberMap fortnightly. Most recently, Aurora Forecast was updated on October 16, 2026 and AmberMap on October 17, 2026.

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