# Aurora Compass－Northern Lights

> Real-time northern lights alerts, forecasts & probabilities without ads.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.auroracompass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.auroracompass)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.auroracompass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Otto Ranta-Ojala
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 70,422
- **Rating:** 4.73 / 5 (540 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-26
- **First published:** 2023-08-21
- **Publisher country:** FI
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.auroracompass)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JZs26toP6ltsLNrzSzqE9FOBxXBknmT9-sALm6sPvaM](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JZs26toP6ltsLNrzSzqE9FOBxXBknmT9-sALm6sPvaM)

## Description

Aurora Compass is an ad-free, easy-to-use aurora and space weather forecast app. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced aurora hunter, it helps you see the northern or southern lights with real-time alerts and forecasts.

Key features include:
- Real-time aurora alerts with cloudiness filter
- Current and forecasted aurora probability
- Near real-time geomagnetic activity from 110+ magnetometers
- Advanced solar image player with X-ray chart and solar regions
- Darkness tool to see when it’ll be dark
- Moon rise, set and phase information
- Cloudiness forecast
- Solar wind charts
- Kp forecasts
- Color theme for people with red-green colorblindness

## Rankings

- #258,639 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.auroracompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Users highly praise Aurora Compass for its accurate forecasts, beautiful and intuitive interface, and comprehensive information suitable for both beginners and experts. The app's clear presentation, well-explained parameters, and ad-free experience make it stand out among aurora apps. Multiple reviews commend its reliability and elegant design, with no widely reported issues appearing across reviews.

### Pros

- Accurate aurora forecasts and reliable information.
- User-friendly interface that is clean, clear, and beautifully designed.
- Comprehensive information suitable for both beginners and technical users, including tooltips explaining terminology.
- App is free and without ads, providing great value.
- Highly recommended and praised for excellent design and user experience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.auroracompass)