# Aurora vs HurriMap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurora at none against HurriMap's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HurriMap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Aurora asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aurora ships an update every 6 days, HurriMap every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aurora | HurriMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurrimap-hurricane-tracker/id6820183708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pierre Vidal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268261477) | [Ultimate Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856062350) |

## What reviewers say

### Aurora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-activity-and-forecast/id6809773475)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HurriMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurrimap-hurricane-tracker/id6820183708)

This app provides personalized hurricane decision support by showing storm tracks, wind arrival times, and preparation deadlines for your specific location. It offers detailed storm information, custom alerts, and local resources like shelters and evacuation zones.

**Highlights:** Personalized preparation timelines, Wind arrival time contours, Storm track and cone of uncertainty, Custom watch and warning alerts, Satellite imagery, Local shelter and evacuation information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HurriMap Pro Annual | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aurora free?

Aurora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HurriMap free?

HurriMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Aurora or HurriMap have ads?

Neither Aurora nor HurriMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aurora or HurriMap?

Aurora ships an update every 6 days, and HurriMap every 5 days. Most recently, Aurora was updated on October 28, 2026 and HurriMap on October 28, 2026.

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