# Aurora Now - Northern Lights

> Aurora alerts and forecast

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1037695306](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1037695306)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1037695306`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** VNIL AB
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,568 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.19.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **First published:** 2015-12-06
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aurora-now-northern-lights/id1037695306)
- **Website:** [https://vnilapps.com/aurora-now](https://vnilapps.com/aurora-now)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://vnilapps.com/aurora-now/privacy-policy](https://vnilapps.com/aurora-now/privacy-policy)

## Description

## Aurora Now: Your Northern Lights Companion

Aurora Now is your ultimate companion for chasing the Northern Lights. Whether you're an aurora chaser or new to this celestial show, this app brings the magic of the polar skies to your device with real-time forecasts and vivid imagery.

Key features include location-based forecasts, customizable alerts, live solar data, and interactive graphs that help you track auroral activity. With push notifications and flexible alerts, you can plan viewing moments and capture unforgettable memories.

## Rankings

- #44,926 — Overall

## Review summary

Aurora Now is praised for its simple, informative interface and strong planning tools (forecasts, map, alerts). Users cite its accessibility and tasteful design. However, multiple reviews flag reliability issues: inconsistent or inaccurate predictions, unreliable notifications, and aging data. The learning curve for terminology is noted, and some users question the paid price relative to free alternatives. Overall, a visually appealing and useful aurora-tool, but reliability and data freshness are major concerns.

### Pros

- Easy-to-use, simple and clean interface that lets users access information quickly (drag-to-view time data).
- Comprehensive forecasting features and map view (3-day forecast, 27-day outlook) that aid planning.
- Alerts and real-time probability indicators help users know when to be ready for auroras.
- Accessible and educational design that explains space-weather data to a broad audience.
- Visually well-designed UI described as polished and attractive.

### Cons

- Forecasts and data can be unreliable or inconsistent, leading to missed events or disappointment.
- Notifications/alerts do not always trigger or show accurate information.
- Some data is outdated or not updated regularly, with references to long gaps since last updates.
- Terminology and indices can be confusing or insufficiently explained, requiring external research.
- Occasional factual issues (e.g., map labeling) and questions about price versus free NOAA alternatives.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1037695306)