Aurora Now - Northern Lights Android

Aurora Now - Northern Lights

By: VNIL AB
Chase Northern Lights with Aurora Now: Real-time aurora forecasts and much more.

Features & Capabilities

Aurora Now is your ultimate guide to chasing the Northern Lights. It provides real-time aurora forecasts with location-based predictions and the option to set a custom location. Tailored alerts keep you informed about local activity, peak times, and solar wind metrics like bt, bz, and speed. Explore live solar data and color-coded interactive graphs that visualize key aurora metrics and their impact on the lights.

Basic features are free to use, with Pro features—such as extended alerts, 12-hour map history, and user observation history—available via subscription. New users can try the Pro features for free with a trial. Start your celestial journey today and download Aurora Now to confidently plan your aurora adventures.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
VNIL AB
Downloads:
323,745 301
Rating:
4.35
(1,493)
1 new ratings
Version:
1.8.2 Last updated: 2026-06-13
Version code:
44
Creation date:
2024-01-11
Publisher country:
SE SE
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
  • android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
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Size:
97.44MB
Email:
vi*****@vnil.se
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-01
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Other platforms

Apple
Aurora Now - Northern Lights (v2.18.4)
4.70 (1,561)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
VNIL AB
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vnilapps.auroranow
Email:
vi*****@vnil.se
Website:
https://vnilapps.com

User Reviews

Reviewers repeatedly cite reliable, accurate aurora timing and the value of community sightings on the map, plus clear graphs and a user-friendly interface as the main strengths. However, they commonly criticize the subscription-based pricing and two recurring issues with notifications not reliably alerting users to activity. Overall sentiment is positive about features and accuracy, but price and alert reliability are the top drawbacks.
Pros
  • Reliable and accurate aurora timing/predictions.
  • Community-driven sightings via the map enhance verification and planning.
  • Informative graphs and data presentation with a user-friendly interface.
  • High-quality graphics and overall app polish for a paid niche app.
Cons
  • Notifications sometimes fail to alert when aurora activity occurs.
  • Pricing model: subscription-based with trial; perceived as expensive and not upfront.
Recent reviews
I've had the app over 1 year.. does not work. pointless..
by Ke*****, 2026-06-05

this app was amazing now it gives you less details then it used to
by st*****, 2026-03-20

Super reliable!
by Em*****, 2026-02-05
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