AuroraTonight! vs Show Me Fire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Show Me Fire
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Stay informed about fire-weather conditions across Missouri with Show Me Fire. Show Me Fire brings daily statewide fire-weather forecasts, active Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches, outlook graphics, and situation reports into one focused app. Select Missouri counties and receive optional notifications for the updates that matter to you. FEATURES • View the latest daily Missouri fire-weather forecast • Monitor active Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches • Browse forecast maps and outlook graphics • View active situation reports • Select counties for county-specific notifications • Receive optional statewide forecast and situation-report updates • Share forecast and outlook images • Use your location once to identify your county, or select it manually • Use the app without creating an account
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AuroraTonight! at monthly against Show Me Fire's every 2 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.
AuroraTonight! ships an update monthly, Show Me Fire every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AuroraTonight! | Show Me Fire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The University of Michigan | Cade Woolaway |
In-app purchases
AuroraTonight!
No in-app purchases
Show Me Fire
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AuroraTonight! free?
Is Show Me Fire free?
Do AuroraTonight! or Show Me Fire have ads?
Which is updated more often, AuroraTonight! or Show Me Fire?
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