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Best Budget Aurora Apps

103+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Out of 103+ budget aurora 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.

Top Picks for Budget Aurora

My Aurora Forecast & Alerts#1

My Aurora Forecast & Alerts by JRustonApps B.V.

Northern Lights & Borealis
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(68K ratings)
FreeAds
#44in 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
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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 Budget Aurora apps to explore

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My Aurora Forecast Pro
My Aurora Forecast Pro
My Aurora Forecast Pro
Northern Lights Alerts & Map
$3.99

Get real-time Northern Lights alerts and forecasts. This app provides the current KP index, best viewing locations, and a global aurora map. Plan your aurora viewing with hourly, multi-day, and weekly predictions, plus access live webcams and tour information.

Real-time KP indexBest viewing locationsGlobal aurora map
☀️ Weather
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Budget Aurora
Budget Aurora
Budget Aurora
Plan. Track. Thrive.
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
6
Compass & GPS
Compass & GPS
Compass & GPS
Quick Compass for Directions
Free

This utility app provides a digital compass to help you determine cardinal directions. It's useful for outdoor activities, travel, or low-visibility conditions, and also displays GPS altitude and your current location on a map.

Digital compassCardinal direction displayGPS altitude
🔧 Utilities
(11K)
ad-supported
7
Northern Light Aurora Forecast
Northern Light Aurora Forecast
Northern Light Aurora Forecast
Aurora Forecast and Alerts
Free

This app monitors real-time auroral activity and sends alerts when the Northern Lights may be visible. It provides short-term and long-term forecasts, weather conditions, and solar wind data to help you plan your viewing experience.

Real-time auroral activity monitoringPush alerts for potential aurora visibilityShort-term (1 hour) and long-term (3 days, 27 days) forecasts
☀️ Weather
(169)
free with in-app purchases
8
SpaceWeatherLive
SpaceWeatherLive
SpaceWeatherLive
Aurora and solar activity app
Free

Track aurora and solar activity in real-time with detailed forecasts and historical data. Receive customizable push notifications for significant space weather events. Explore an extensive archive and learn from expert reports.

Aurora and solar activity trackingReal-time forecastsPush notifications for space weather events
☀️ Weather
(167)
free with in-app purchases
9
Aurora Forecast Map – AuroraMe
Aurora Forecast Map – AuroraMe
Aurora Forecast Map – AuroraMe
Aurora Borealis Forecast & Map
Free

Track the Northern Lights with confidence using real-time space weather, cloud coverage, and local darkness data. Get personalized forecasts and smart alerts for optimal viewing conditions worldwide.

3D globe aurora mapReal-time aurora activity heatmapPrecise probability forecasts (0-100%)
☀️ Weather
(161)
free with in-app purchases
10
Aurora Tracker Northern Lights
Aurora Tracker Northern Lights
Aurora Tracker Northern Lights
Forecast, Alerts & KP Index
Free

Track and forecast the aurora borealis with real-time data and a 7-day outlook. Get optimal viewing windows and visibility chances tailored to your location. Access animated aurora maps and viewing tips to plan your celestial chase.

Live KP index and activity level7-day aurora forecastOptimal viewing windows
☀️ Weather
(8)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
(164)
freemium
12
Amazing Aurora
Amazing Aurora
Amazing Aurora
by Sharp Rock Ventures LLC
Free

This app helps you find the best times and locations to see the aurora borealis. It provides solar wind and sun/moon data, forecasts, and allows users to report sightings. Enhanced features are available with a subscription.

Solar wind and sun/moon dataAurora borealis forecastsUser aurora sighting reports
☀️ Weather
(24)
free with in-app purchases
13
Step's Aurora Guide
Step's Aurora Guide
Step's Aurora Guide
Aurora forecast, alert & guide
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
14
Aurora Compass
Aurora Compass
Aurora Compass
Aurora Forecasts and Alerts
Free

This app provides aurora forecasts and alerts, helping users find the best conditions to see the northern or southern lights. It offers detailed space weather data, real-time geomagnetic activity, and a cloudiness filter for accurate predictions.

Aurora alert notificationsGeomagnetic activity trackingAurora forecast map
☀️ Weather
(8)
free
15
Aurora Forecast - Borealis Map
Aurora Forecast - Borealis Map
Aurora Forecast - Borealis Map
Northern Lights Tracker App
Free

Track the Northern Lights with real-time forecasts and smart alerts. Get detailed information on aurora activity, KP index, and visibility for your location, helping you plan the perfect viewing experience.

Real-time aurora forecastsLocation-based predictionsKP index and cloud cover data
☀️ Weather
(41)
free with in-app purchases
16
Northern Lights Tracker°
Northern Lights Tracker°
Northern Lights Tracker°
Aurora Alerts & Forecast
Free

This app provides real-time aurora borealis forecasts and alerts based on your location. It helps travelers, photographers, and skywatchers track aurora visibility with live data, personalized notifications, and an easy-to-use interface.

Live aurora forecastsKP index and cloud coverPersonalized alerts
☀️ Weather
(61)
freemium
17
AuroraTonight!
AuroraTonight!
AuroraTonight!
Univ. Michigan aurora forecast
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
18
AuroraReach
AuroraReach
AuroraReach
World Aurora Forecast & Alerts
Free

Track and forecast aurora activity worldwide. Get local visibility scores based on weather conditions and aurora intensity. Receive alerts for potential sightings and explore aurora travel destinations.

Global aurora trackingLocal aurora visibility scoresWeather condition integration
☀️ Weather
(79)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
20
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
(1)
free