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Best Aurora Northern Lights Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 244+ aurora northern lights apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Aurora Northern Lights Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1My Aurora Forecast & AlertsMy Aurora Forecast & AlertsFree4.7★ (69K)YesNoAug 2026
2Aurora Forecast.Aurora Forecast.Free4.6★ (4.8K)NoYesAug 2026
3Aurora Now - Northern LightsAurora Now - Northern LightsFree4.7★ (1.6K)NoYesAug 2026
4Aurora Alert & Northern LightsAurora Alert & Northern LightsFree1.0★ (1)YesYesJun 2026
5N. Lights - Northern LightsN. Lights - Northern LightsFree——NoJul 2026
6Aurora Tracker－Northern LightsAurora Tracker－Northern LightsFree—NoYesJul 2026
7Hello Aurora: Forecast & AlertHello Aurora: Forecast & AlertFree4.4★ (109)NoYesAug 2026
8Northern Lights TrackersNorthern Lights TrackersFree—NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Aurora Northern Lights

My Aurora Forecast & Alerts#1

My Aurora Forecast & Alerts by JRustonApps B.V.

Northern Lights & Borealis
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(69K ratings)
FreeAds
#37in Weather
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Track the Northern Lights with real-time KP index, global aurora maps, and detailed forecasts. Get free push notifications for high activity and discover the best viewing locations worldwide. Plan your aurora adventures with tour information and live webcams.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate forecasts
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful notifications
  • 🌟 Useful features (maps, cloud cover, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or inconsistent forecasts
  • 🗺️ Issues with location/map functionality
  • 💤 Notifications not always timely
Aurora Forecast.#2

Aurora Forecast. by TINAC Inc.

Northern Lights & Aurora Alert
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.6😐(4.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#95in Weather
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This app acts as an intelligent guide for aurora hunting, leveraging AI and local weather data to provide personalized "Go/No-Go" verdicts. It offers real-time updates, interactive maps, and customizable notifications to help you find the Northern Lights.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Excellent app with nice graphs
  • 🌟 Accurate with current solar activity and short-term forecast
  • 🌟 Fantastic amount of information about the sun and aurora
  • 🌟 Alerts help plan for aurora viewing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or freezes
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate forecasts and predictions
  • ⚠️ Notifications not working as expected
Aurora Now - Northern Lights#3

Aurora Now - Northern Lights by VNIL AB

Aurora alerts and forecast
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(1.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time aurora forecasts and customizable alerts to help you witness the Northern Lights. It offers live solar data, interactive graphs, and location-based predictions for optimal viewing opportunities.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Awesome app
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🤯 Informative and educational
  • 🎉 Accurate predictions

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full features
  • 🗺️ Limited location selection
  • 🤔 Contradictory forecasts

More Aurora Northern Lights apps to explore

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Aurora Alert & Northern Lights
Aurora Alert & Northern Lights
Aurora Alert & Northern Lights
Aurora Forecast,Aurora Tracker
Free

Track and forecast the aurora borealis with real-time data and detailed predictions. Explore visibility zones on interactive maps to catch nature's most stunning light show. Ideal for photographers and adventurers seeking the northern lights.

Real-time aurora trackingAccurate forecasts up to 27 daysKP Index & solar data
☀️ Weather
(1)
free with in-app purchases
5
N. Lights - Northern Lights
N. Lights - Northern Lights
N. Lights - Northern Lights
by SMJ Jewellery (HK) Limited
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
Aurora Tracker－Northern Lights
Aurora Tracker－Northern Lights
Aurora Tracker－Northern Lights
Borealis Forecast・Live KP Map
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
7
Hello Aurora: Forecast & Alert
Hello Aurora: Forecast & Alert
Hello Aurora: Forecast & Alert
Live Northern Lights Tracker
Free

Track and forecast the Northern Lights with real-time updates and community-shared sightings. Receive instant alerts for aurora activity and view a live map of current displays. Connect with other aurora enthusiasts and share your experiences.

Real-time aurora forecastInstant aurora alertsLive Northern Lights map
☀️ Weather
(109)
free with in-app purchases
8
Northern Lights Trackers
Northern Lights Trackers
Northern Lights Trackers
Aurora Forecast,Aurora Alerts
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
9
Northern Lights Vision
Northern Lights Vision
Northern Lights Vision
Northen Alerts & Notifications
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
10
Step's Aurora Guide
Step's Aurora Guide
Step's Aurora Guide
Aurora Forecast & Alerts
Free

This app provides aurora forecasts, alerts, and expert photography advice. It helps users plan and capture stunning aurora images with real-time data, geomagnetic forecasts, and personalized guidance.

27-day geomagnetic activity forecastMoon phase and darkness alignmentReal-time aurora probability
☀️ Weather
(102)
free with in-app purchases
11
Aurora Finder
Aurora Finder
Aurora Finder
Find the Northern Lights
$0.99
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
12
Aurora Forecast Northern Light
Aurora Forecast Northern Light
Aurora Forecast Northern Light
Aurora Alert & Forecast On Map
Free

Track and predict northern lights visibility with real-time updates and location-based forecasts. See aurora activity on a map, get personalized alerts, and check the KP index for geomagnetic activity. Stay informed about the sun's state for optimal viewing.

Real-time aurora activity updatesLocation-based visibility predictionsMap view of aurora activity
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free with in-app purchases
13
IRF Aurora Alert
IRF Aurora Alert
IRF Aurora Alert
Aurora notifications in Kiruna
Free

Receive timely notifications when the aurora borealis is visible near Kiruna, Sweden. This app helps you predict and experience the northern lights by alerting you to optimal viewing conditions.

Aurora visibility notificationsOptimized for Kiruna, SwedenPredicts aurora viewing conditions
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free
14
Northern Lights Alert
Northern Lights Alert
Northern Lights Alert
Real-Time Aurora Alerts!
Free

Get real-time alerts when the Northern Lights are visible. This service uses dedicated aurora cameras to monitor the sky and notify you when conditions are right. A login key from a participating accommodation or travel agency is required to receive alerts.

Real-time aurora camera monitoringInstant visibility alertsLogin key system
☀️ Weather
(9)
free
15
NorthLight - Northern Lights
NorthLight - Northern Lights
NorthLight - Northern Lights
Northern Lights Tracker
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
16
Aurora Expert
Aurora Expert
Aurora Expert
Northern lights forecast
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
17
Northern Lights - Aurora Hunt
Northern Lights - Aurora Hunt
Northern Lights - Aurora Hunt
Forecast, Map, Borealis Alerts
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
18
Aurora Tracker
Aurora Tracker
Aurora Tracker
by Arseniy Churanov
Free

Discover the magic of the Northern Lights with real-time forecasts and an interactive map. Plan your aurora-watching adventures with this intuitive and powerful tool.

Real-time aurora forecastsInteractive mapAurora viewing planning
☀️ Weather
(2)
free
19
Northern Lights Tracker
Northern Lights Tracker
Northern Lights Tracker
Aurora Borealis Forecast
Free

This app provides real-time predictions and forecasts for the aurora borealis using NOAA space weather data. It helps users find the best viewing locations and times, offering smart alerts and interactive maps for an optimal aurora hunting experience.

Real-time aurora probabilityNOAA-powered KP indexInteractive global aurora maps
☀️ Weather
(176)
freemium
20
Lumyros
Lumyros
Lumyros
Northern Lights forecast app
Free

This app simplifies finding and viewing the Northern Lights. Get notifications when the Aurora is visible and connect with other enthusiasts. It eliminates the need to interpret complex solar data.

Northern Lights forecastAurora visibility notificationsConnect with other aurora hunters
☀️ Weather
(4)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Aurora Northern Lights

What are the best aurora northern lights apps for iPhone?
My Aurora Forecast & Alerts tops our aurora northern lights apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 69K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top aurora northern lights apps we rank are free to download, including My Aurora Forecast & Alerts and Aurora Forecast..
My Aurora Forecast & Alerts shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 244+ aurora northern lights apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
My Aurora Forecast helps you track and predict the Northern Lights. It provides the current KP index, shows how likely you are to see the aurora borealis globally, and offers detailed forecasts for the next hour, several hours, and weeks ahead.
Key features include real-time KP index, a global aurora forecast map, a list of the best viewing locations, free push notifications for high auroral activity, multi-period forecasts, solar wind statistics, sun imagery, and live aurora webcams from around the world.