# Aurora Now - Northern Lights

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vnilapps.auroranow`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** VNIL AB
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 327,748
- **Rating:** 4.38 / 5 (1,517 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2024-01-11
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 102 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vnilapps.auroranow)
- **Website:** [https://vnilapps.com](https://vnilapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://vnilapps.com/aurora-now/privacy-policy](https://vnilapps.com/aurora-now/privacy-policy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #124,281 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.vnilapps.auroranow.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

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.

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