Hello Aurora: Northern Lights

Name: Hello Aurora: Northern Lights
Rating: 3.8085105 (651 reviews)
Author: Jérémy Barbet EI

By: Jérémy Barbet EI

Aurora forecast, notifications, see real-time aurora photos and locations.

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Features & Capabilities

Hello Aurora is your ultimate companion for chasing the Aurora Borealis. It provides real-time forecasts from trusted sources, explains key aurora metrics, and lets you track current and future activity with an interactive map and photos from a global community of aurora enthusiasts.

Features include instant alerts, a photo-sharing feed, privacy protections, and Pro tools like advanced alerts and the Aurora Passport to track your hunts. It’s ad-free and designed for easy use, with smart features like custom locations and language options.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

3.3.2 Last updated: 2026-05-20

Version code:

407

Creation date:

2019-10-24

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

89.95MB

Email:

co*****@hello-aurora.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 145,815 ▼ 193

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Developed by:

Jérémy Barbet EI

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helloaurora

Email:

co*****@hello-aurora.com

Website:

https://hello-aurora.com

User Reviews

Reviewers praise community-driven alerts, a simple UI, and map-based data (cloud cover and instrument readings) that aid aurora sightings. Recurring issues include mandatory account creation, intrusive or poorly targeted notifications, uneven regional coverage, reliability bugs, and ads. The app shows value for enthusiasts but usability and notification/policy friction limit appeal for casual users outside favored regions.

Pros

Strong community-driven alerts and user-contributed photos for aurora sightings.
Simple, clean UI and quick reporting of sightings.
Map features with cloud cover data and instrument data to help set expectations.

Cons

Mandatory account creation and social components; deters non-social users.
Excessive or mis-targeted notifications that wake users up; limited customization.
Regional coverage and alert relevance issues (alerts for far-off areas like Alaska instead of user locale).
Bugs and reliability problems (login errors, posting restrictions, data outages).
Ads in the app; users want an ad-free experience.

Recent reviews

Have been enjoying this app for quite some time then got a message that it had a new update only to read "it is not compatible with your device." Thanks for shutting out your followers who have 'older' devices.

A *****, 2026-04-18

Requires account creation for aurora prediction...? I am aware that they want accounts for the social part of the app, but this can clearly be regulated by disabling the liking, saving, posting features behind a log in. I wouldn't recommend anyone sign up with their email or unique password