Sea Temperature Map vs Aurora Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sea Temperature Map
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Sea Temperature shows live Copernicus Marine model forecasts for Italy's 15 coastal regions on Apple Maps. Choose one coastal home region to use free. All Regions Annual is an optional one-year subscription that unlocks the other 14 regions. Tap a sea point for a numeric modeled temperature and forecast validity time. The map includes a thermal legend, source details, and up to 25 hourly forecast times. The source model has a native horizontal resolution of 4.2 km and a model depth near 1.018 m. Current forecasts require internet. If provider data is unavailable, the app says so. A separately labeled 4–5 September 2026 archive is included for local queries and is never presented as current data. Apple's basemap may still require internet. Live map tiles and selected-point requests go directly to Copernicus Marine, which receives the requested area or point, forecast time, and IP address. Location access is optional; a GPS-derived point is sent only after you use the location control. Your free home choice remains in your iPhone Keychain. Apple StoreKit handles purchases and restores on-device. Sea Temperature has no developer-operated map or account backend. These are model estimates, not direct beach measurements or safety advice. Check official safety information and current local conditions before entering the water. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula
Aurora Scanner
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Aurora Scanner helps you decide when and where to look for the northern lights. It combines current space-weather data with hourly cloud cover and darkness for your destination, then explains what is helping or limiting your chance. PLAN TONIGHT See a clear verdict, the main limiting factor, and the strongest viewing window. Cloud, darkness, moonlight, and aurora activity stay separate so a cloudy sky is never confused with being outside the aurora zone. WATCH THE OVAL LIVE View the latest NOAA OVATION aurora image directly on Tonight, alongside live solar imagery. Every image identifies its source and update age, and opens for closer inspection. CHECK THE MAP BY HOUR Open the full map from Tonight and move through the forecast hour by hour. Compare the aurora model and regional cloud estimate at the time you plan to go outside. PLAN A SHORT STAY Choose your travel dates, save reachable viewing places, compare their conditions, or put a pin on the exact location you want to check. UNDERSTAND THE FORECAST Explore Kp, solar wind, Bz, hemispheric power, twilight, and moon conditions when you want more detail. Freshness labels distinguish current, delayed, estimated, and outlook data. Aurora forecasts are estimates, not promises. Always check local weather, access, road, and safety conditions before travelling. Data sources include NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, and Apple Weather. Terms of Use: https://tryaurorascanner.com/en-US/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurora Scanner at none against Sea Temperature Map's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sea Temperature Map sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Aurora Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Sea Temperature Map | Aurora Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giacomo Barbieri | Netkreatives bv |
In-app purchases
Sea Temperature Map
- All Regions Annual$3.991 Year
Aurora Scanner
No in-app purchases
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