Aura vs Throb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Aura
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Sun protection is personal. Aura helps you plan sunscreen reapplication around the conditions you are actually in. It combines the current and forecast UV index with your self-reported skin type, SPF, and activity to create an easy-to-follow timer. PLAN AROUND LIVE UV Use your location to see current and upcoming UV conditions, or choose a UV value manually when you prefer not to share location. MAKE THE TIMER YOURS Choose your Fitzpatrick skin type, sunscreen SPF, and what you are doing outside. Swimming, exercise, water, and sweat can shorten the suggested interval. FOLLOW THE TIMER ANYWHERE Keep the countdown visible with a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Optional local notifications can remind you when the timer ends. OPTIONAL TAN MODE Aura includes a sunset-capped session timer for people who choose Tan mode. UV tanning is not risk-free, and Aura never marks exposure as safe. BUILT FOR FOCUS Aura does not require an account. The calm, uncluttered interface keeps the forecast, remaining time, and next action easy to find. Aura provides estimates based on forecast data and the details you select. It does not measure UV exposure, guarantee protection, prevent sunburn, or provide medical advice. Always follow sunscreen directions and use shade, clothing, and other sun-protection measures.
Throb
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Throb is the migraine diary that doesn't rent you your own health data. One-time purchase. 100% offline. No subscription, no account, no tracking โ ever. Every attack stays on your iPhone. โข One-tap logging โ start an attack in a single tap, even in a dark room with a pounding head โข Pain-over-time curve โ see how each attack rises and breaks โข Doctor report PDF โ hand your neurologist a clean, credible summary (MIDAS included) โข Barometric-pressure context, attached automatically at onset โ no location needed โข Multi-dose medication log with an honest monthly overuse count โข Calendar heat-map, trends, and honest co-occurrence (never fake "causes") โข Backup, restore, CSV/JSON export โ your data, portable and yours No streaks. No gamification. No notification spam. Just a calm, private place to understand your migraines. The diary and current-month report are free. A one-time purchase unlocks full history, any-range reports, and export.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aura at none against Throb's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Throb sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aura asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Aura | Throb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bo Anderson | Evatech Innovations,TOO |
In-app purchases
Aura
No in-app purchases
Throb
- Throb Lifetime Unlock$12.99









