Quick verdict
- What it is
- Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
- At a glance
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- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- Weather
- Travel
AppCorpus categories
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
Screens
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11 store screenshots
Pricing & paywalls
App Store
- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Ratings & reviews
App Store
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5/5Great
The map with community sightings is the best feature and isn’t on other apps I’ve seen. One thing that could be helpful is if the location is written in the corner of the moments so you don’t have to keep moving to the map to see if it’s relevant to you.
Heloisa Fitzgerald · 31 Jul 2026
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1/5Won’t show any info if it thinks you live too low
Unfortunately, the app may simply tell you “aurora are rarely seen at your location,” and won’t show any data. Which… is wrong. I’ve seen two incredible 360° aurora shows at lower KPs than this, plus a handful of smaller ones, just this year. Stick to soft serve news, which doesn’t try to force an erroneous interpretation of the data.
joshfields.tbone · 31 Jul 2026
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3/52 things need to change
So I absolutely love this app but there is one major thing that really grinds my gear. When you first open the app it brings you to the percentage of likely seeing the Aurora along with the aurora strength. It would still be nice to even see if the possibility is zero and the aurora strength despite it being high or low. There has only been two occasions where those two aspects of the app have actually had data on them. For example I use the aurora pro app as well, and if there is no chance of seeing the Aurora at that time it will say 0%. I like this app better because it gives you way more information than the Aurora Pro app that I also use and that would literally be the only thing I would recommend adding to this app. When the Aurora Pro app even says one or 2% there have been times that I have seen the aurora. And when I log into this app it doesn’t say anything. It just has a dash across the chance of seeing the Aurora and the aurora strength. And then when you click for more information it doesn’t give you the detail details either it just has that dash where the number should be. Please fix this and I will delete all other apps!!!!
Npetrik33 · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Good app with lots of data
I use this app to track the aurora in Montana. It works well, is intuitive, and has decent notifications. My only complaint is that it only lets you upload pictures of the aurora in the moment. I took a bunch of great photos and tried uploading them the next morning and it wouldn’t let me “Aurora not active in you area error message. It would be nice to be able to upload a photo after the fact and specify the date, time, location that you took it!
RockyMtnGal · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Outstanding aurora app
I’m a mid-latitude aurora hunter (Washington state, USA) so I have to watch the data and pay attention frequently in order to catch the lights. I’ve checked out a lot of aurora apps, and actually downloaded every free one for iOS. This one is good. It has literally everything I can think of that I would want. Basic prediction options for the current moment, tonight, tomorrow, the next day, or the foreseeable future. If you want more than predictions it has live feeds of incoming solar wind data. It has your local weather, cloud cover and temp. It’s great. I’ve bought apps that ended up seeming like they were just based on Kp alone and they really miss out on the most important data. This ones good, check it out.
Giantgroundsloths · 31 Jul 2026
Privacy & accessibility
App Store
Privacy
- Data Linked to You — Analytics — Contact Info — Email Address Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — Analytics — Location — Precise Location Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Contact Info — Email Address Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Location — Precise Location Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — App Functionality — User Content — Photos or Videos Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — Contact Info Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — Location Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — User Content Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Diagnostics — Performance Data Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Diagnostics Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Identifiers Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared
Accessibility
No accessibility labels collected yet.
Versions
App Store
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2.14.3
Hi there, Trying to fix a very weird bug, don't mind me. Cheers,
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2.14.7
Hi there! It's a happy day. The long standing issue leaving you stuck in the onboarding screens has been defeated! That was such a weird issue, and I still don't explain it. But you know what, as long as it works, everyone's happy! Also improved the community screen, some moments were duplicated when re-loading the screen. That wasn't great! What else, made the buttons transitions nicer. I like it. Oh yeah, also, quite big one, added more information on the sign up screen for the email field, and show the email used when sending the verification email. Because sometimes, a typo get in there, and you never receive the email. And added an option to edit your email if you made a typo. Neat! That should be it. Cheers,
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2.15.0
hello aurora is now smoother, prettier, and packed with fresh updates—fixed some stuff, might've broken others; you never know!
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2.20.0
Improved purchase flow, data handling, and loading states, plus fixed crashes and a text display issue on the real-time chart.
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2.20.1
- Various fixes and improvements
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2.20.3
Fix support for iOS 18. A bit late to the party, but better late than never.
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2.21.0
Hi Aurora lovers, Aurora season is officially started! We have made some performance improvements to the app so you can enjoy an even smoother experience. If you like the update, we would truly appreciate your review. And if you run into any issues, don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected]. We will be happy to help. Wishing you a magical aurora season ahead!
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2.21.1
Hey Aurora lovers! We’re always working to make your aurora hunting experience as smooth as possible. In this update, you’ll find: - A new clear cache option, so you can easily refresh the app and restart if you run into sign-up or login issues. - Multiple fixes and improvements to ensure full compatibility with the latest iOS 26. We hope you enjoy the update! If you run into any issues, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or join the conversation on Discord. Thank you, and happy aurora hunting!
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2.21.2
Hey Aurora lovers! We’re always working to improve your experience and help you catch more magical moments under the Northern Lights. This update is a small one, thanks to a lovely user who reported a pesky bug that was preventing new subscriptions. The issue has now been fixed! If you’re still experiencing any problems, please let us know we’re always happy to help. Wishing you clear skies and the best aurora hunting!
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2.22.0
Hello there, We’re shining bright like the Northern Lights this October! In this update, we’ve: - Made some minor language improvement - Fixed a few bugs here and there
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2.22.1
In this update, we tried to fixed some annoying bugs that occurred when users tried to log in or reset their passwords. Wishing you the best aurora-hunting experience!
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2.22.2
Some really annoying bugs are still making it tricky for some users to log in. We’ve been trying to tackle them, and yes! it’s just as frustrating for us! Thanks for bearing with us and we wish you the best aurora hunting.
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3.0.0
Big update is here! We’ve been working behind the scenes to make the app smoother, faster, and nicer for you to hunt the Northern Lights. Here’s what’s new: - Charts are clearer and more accurate: Numbers now line up perfectly and everything loads faster. - A better widget on iPhone: It now matches the location you set in the app. - Cleaner design: More consistent spacing, nicer rounded corners, and smoother animations everywhere. - Helpful warnings + messages: If there’s no internet or the server is down, the app will now clearly let you know. - Fun new like animation on the aurora moment: Tapping to like aurora photos feels even more delightful! - German language is now supported and in beta. - Added flag to the Moment so you know from which country the aurora was shared from - Improved onboarding & maps: Sign-up is easier, and we’ve removed some map layers to make things simpler and clearer. and last but not least, we did lots of improvements under the hood. You may not see all of them, but you’ll definitely feel the difference, everything should just work better and enhance your aurora hunting experience even more! Enjoy the smoother, faster, cleaner experience of Hello Aurora update the app and check it out! And as always, if you experience some issue we are just one email away. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] We wish you the best aurora hunting experience!
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3.0.1
Happy new year! This update include a minor fix to improve your experience. Have a happy aurora hunting!
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3.0.2
Happy new year! This update include a minor fix to improve your experience in 2026. Have a happy aurora hunting!
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3.0.3
Happy new year! This update include a minor fix to improve your experience in 2026. Have a happy aurora hunting!
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3.1.0
2026 is another great year for aurora activity, and our community started the year with a bang! To help you make the most of this year, we’ve introduced new tracking and notification features: - Introducing Aurora Passport: A dedicated memory card for Pro users. You can collect points, track your rankings, and revisit your very first "Aurora Moment." View it on your profile, share it with friends, or check out the Passports of other hunters in the community! - New local alerts: Since the lights are heading south, we’ve expanded our "Aurora Spotted" notifications. You can now toggle alerts for Germany, Switzerland, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Poland. - Design refinements: General design improvements for a more pleasant navigation experience. - Behind-the-scenes improvements: We've included various performance enhancements and bug fixes. You might not see them, but you will feel the difference! As always, we wish you the best aurora hunting experience. We hope you like the new features! Feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or feedback. Good luck!
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3.1.1
2026 is another great year for aurora activity, and our community started the year with a bang! To help you make the most of this year, we’ve introduced new tracking and notification features: - Introducing Aurora Passport: A dedicated memory card for Pro users. You can collect points, track your rankings, and revisit your very first "Aurora Moment." View it on your profile, share it with friends, or check out the Passports of other hunters in the community! - New local alerts: Since the lights are heading south, we’ve expanded our "Aurora Spotted" notifications. You can now toggle alerts for Germany, Switzerland, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Poland. - Design refinements: General design improvements for a more pleasant navigation experience. - Behind-the-scenes improvements: We've included various performance enhancements and bug fixes. You might not see them, but you will feel the difference! As always, we wish you the best aurora hunting experience. We hope you like the new features! Feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or feedback. Good luck!
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3.1.2
2026 is another great year for aurora activity, and our community started the year with a bang! To help you make the most of this year, we’ve introduced new tracking and notification features: - Introducing Aurora Passport: A dedicated memory card for Pro users. You can collect points, track your rankings, and revisit your very first "Aurora Moment." View it on your profile, share it with friends, or check out the Passports of other hunters in the community! - New local alerts: Since the lights are heading south, we’ve expanded our "Aurora Spotted" notifications. You can now toggle alerts for Germany, Switzerland, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Poland. - Design refinements: General design improvements for a more pleasant navigation experience. - Behind-the-scenes improvements: We've included various performance enhancements and bug fixes. You might not see them, but you will feel the difference! As always, we wish you the best aurora hunting experience. We hope you like the new features! Feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or feedback. Good luck!
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3.1.3
2026 is another great year for aurora activity, and our community started the year with a bang! To help you make the most of this year, we’ve introduced new tracking and notification features: - Introducing Aurora Passport: A dedicated memory card for Pro users. You can collect points, track your rankings, and revisit your very first "Aurora Moment." View it on your profile, share it with friends, or check out the Passports of other hunters in the community! - New local alerts: Since the lights are heading south, we’ve expanded our "Aurora Spotted" notifications. You can now toggle alerts for Germany, Switzerland, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Poland. - Design refinements: General design improvements for a more pleasant navigation experience. - Behind-the-scenes improvements: We've included various performance enhancements and bug fixes. You might not see them, but you will feel the difference! As always, we wish you the best aurora hunting experience. We hope you like the new features! Feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or feedback. Good luck!
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3.1.4
Various bug fixes and performance improvements. Resolved several critical issues.
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3.2.0
The end of the Northern Lights season is approaching, but we’re celebrating with a major update featuring your most-requested features! It has been an incredible year so far—14,000 auroras have been spotted by our community since January. After the success of the Aurora Passport, we’ve turned our focus to advanced notifications for Pro users. You now have control over how and when you’re alerted: - Distance-Based Alerts: Configure alerts by kilometer range. For example, set the app to only notify you when an aurora is spotted within 30 km of your location. - Choose to get notification only from aurora spotted reports with photos / Moments. - Intensity Filters: Choose the level of activity that triggers an alert. You can now filter sightings by Weak, Medium, or Intense to ensure you only head out for the brightest lights. - Substorm Strength: On very active nights, notifications can get chaotic. You can now choose to receive substorm alerts only when they reach a specific intensity. - Bz Value Triggers: The Bz value is a crucial indicator for aurora hunting. You can now set a custom threshold to be notified the moment the Bz value drops, ensuring you never miss the start of the dance. As always, we’ve included various bug fixes and performance improvements to keep the app running smoothly. We hope you love this update! As always, you can reach us at [email protected].
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3.3.0
The 2026 aurora season has been spectacular, and we’re committed to helping you make the most of it before things start to slow down. In this update, we’ve introduced several key improvements: • Profile redesign: A completely refreshed profile page with a cleaner layout and more intuitive navigation. • Updated moments feed: New Recent and Explore tabs in the Moments section make it easy to switch between the latest community sightings and the global gallery. In case you missed our previous release, these features were added in the last update: • Expanded “Aurora Spotted” Alerts: Now covering sightings in Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Italy, France, Poland, Austria, and Switzerland. • Aurora Passport (Pro): Log your sightings and document your personal journey under the lights. • Precision Alerts (Pro): Smarter and more control of your notification. Include location-specific notifications so you never miss a peak moment. We hope you enjoy these improvements. If you have any feedback, please reach out to us at [email protected].
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3.3.1
Minor fixes and improvements
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3.3.2
· 21 May 2026
- Completely redesigned icons across the app for a cleaner, more polished look - Various bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience
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Availability by market
- US
Data quality & evidence
- Page completeness
- Live store listing
- Last verified
- 31 Jul 2026
- Sources
- App Store
- Independent summary has not been published yet.