Aurora Forecast. Reviews

by Dr.1892

What would be a robust app is rife with problems. The maps don’t agree with each other on data. AuroraForecast will report a 225% chance of seeing the Aurora when it is really 0%. App needs debugging. Eagerly awaiting an update.

by MellowLadyRider

Only thing working correctly on AuroraForecast anymore is the “UPGRADE NOW” button. The aurora prediction goes from 300+% visible to a constant “UPDATING NOW” notification. Have deleted AuroraForecast then reloaded it all to no avail. Now deleting it and leaving it deleted. Giving one star-only because we are not given the option of giving none at all.

by NaturePhotoGuy60

For someone who has used AuroraForecast for years and on a weekly basis, the new format is appalling. Why hog up valyBle screen space with a map of your location. Why disable the ability to spin and rotate the planet. Lastly, I did not appreciate my older version getting hijacked by this newer and inferior version.

by NataliaMeowMeow

AuroraForecast keeps saying there’s an expected kp index above 5 but every time I check AuroraForecast , it never shows that. Has happened several times over the past few months. Not sure what I even paid for at this point

by Jmagnusphoto

This so works and looks great on my iPhone. I loaded it on my apple watch but it does not provide any information. The screen has empty spots where the information is supposed to go. I tried to email the developer through the iPhone app but the email function didn't work. There some good things about AuroraForecast but it needs to fix these problems.

by NrthMN Chaser.

The new update is horrible I loved AuroraForecast until today. It was one of my favorites for the past 5 years. The entire platform has been changed. It lost most of its cool maps and features. The location finder does not work anymore. All around this update ruined AuroraForecast for me. Not impressed.

by Sjajkkdkw

After cross-checking with other information sources, I think the time zone for the forecast is incorrect, which make the results misleading.

by Zarkmuelke

This! If you are a naturalist or just a science nerd, this will give you everything you need to see the lights! Just one thing, please add a glossary of terms used!!

by Robert W2

This is my go to for daily status reports on solar activity and viewing opportunities on my solar telescope. Good data , well presented. Only complaint is the lack of support documentation to explain all the solar spectral views . Additional information would be helpful to new viewers

by MarielleGK

AuroraForecast has a fair number of features but I’m pretty tired of it telling me in its bright blue banner that I have a 255% chance of seeing an Aurora at noon in Southern New Hampshire. It’s probabilities are never correct.

by Deadhorsenomad

See, there you go developer cadre. Much better with the Sun again. Now, leave it alone, perfect the way it is. I have bought, used and deleted all other Aurora apps, except this one. Long time user in Alaska, thank you. 🙃

by Amit 6830

I highly recommend this ap.

by R Burchmore K

On two ipads it crashes now and now won't open. I like AuroraForecast and have used it for a while. I did a hard reboot, and deleted then reinstalled. Still crashes. Need it for a big storm tonite.

by MadCityScientist

If you love the Aurora (north or south)
You’ll gonna enjoy this easy to understand APP❣️
Even MORE amazing since the upgrade of AuroraForecast ❣️
Now everything reachable by way of 1 page
Quick reference guide.
And you can set your choice of when to be notified.

by T Pizzle J Wizzle

Exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thanks to everyone involved in its creation.

by Qween Ashlee

I don’t like that it doesn’t tell you the time when the northern lights are out

by Kaky55

Worth buying the upgrade

by Iampojolly

This is my favorite of all the Aurora Borealis apps I have. It is easy to find out exactly where you need to be to see the Northern Lights. There is a globe of the earth with an aurora overlay.

by Gweeds45

I can place myself anywhere in the world and see the probably of seeing an Aurora.

by Jimberini

This is a handy app that keeps a lot of useful information right at your fingertips. I especially appreciate the Aurora Nowcast globe. That alone is a clever tool for visualizing the aurorae.

by Katetrooper

I paid the $1.99 for the aural push notifications. They claimed their app was updated and working fine in the updates section. So far I've received 5 push notifications for aural activity above a 5. I double checked on the actual app it was at a 1 and quiet. I decided to check some websites to make sure and all said aural activity was at a 1 as well. I have it set for the correct hemisphere. I even tried to troubleshoot online to fix it. Don't pay the $1.99 it's a pain. I now have to wait for them to fix it in a update I hope in the near future. I ended up turning the push notifications off. Fix it please, I would love to be awoken to some actual aurora. Not fake push notifications. 👎👎
Fix and I'll edit my review to be a positive.

by Kinasekitt

I purchased in app notifications. Last night, we had kp7 last but there were no notifications whatsoever.

by Random Person 19284

AuroraForecast started to not function properly this week. The only thing that shows up are the ovation pictures and nothing else. I hope a new AuroraForecast gets updated soon since it’s Aurora season.

by Mtnbound1

Used and loved so many features on AuroraForecast but now it only crashes and won't open at all. Any chance there will be an update?

by Malagite

Bought the in-app purchase for aurora alerts, but its completely broken. Have it set for 7, and I’m getting multiple notification every hour but the forecast is actually for Kp of 2. Several things need fixing 1) Only notify when the Kp actually reaches the specified level. 2) Only notify once, not all the damned time. 3) Add settings to disable notifications during certain hours. App looks good, is promising but doesn’t fulfill the one task I bought it for.

by Thegirlinquestion

The Push Notifications are too much. I currently have it set at 9 of 10 and I get alerts constantly. I'd say I get at least 15-20 alerts every day. I'd like to be notified when there is a significant auroral event, not multiple times every day. Where I live, the Northern Lights are only visible occasionally, so seeing such high numbers every single night essentially renders them meaningless to me. Also, I receive daytime alerts. There should, at the very least, be an option to turn alerts off during the day without having to switch the Push Notifications on and off every night. AuroraForecast already knows my location and displays it on a map. Maybe, in the future, this could become more integrated into AuroraForecast . I do like that it also lists the daily forecast using UAF data. I find I usually have more success using that to predict my chances of seeing the lights on any given night than if I just go by the NOAA POES data alone.
AuroraForecast looks great and shows promise, but it needs to improve its practicality. Like I said, tweaking the Push Notifications to exclude alerts during daylight and twilight hours based on current location would dramatically improve its usefulness.

by Blakerayvid

AuroraForecast works fine, but it needs some more analytics to be worth paying for the notifications. All it seems to do is format the online data. Yeah it's easy to look at, but simple additions like interfacing with a weather forecast and location services would make it really to tell whether or not you'll be able to see the lights at your current location. I think that would definitely be worth paying for.

by Thalinor

I buy paid apps, but not paid apps with ads. Your Aurora Tours is an AD. Why would anyone spend thousands of $ to go on a trip and pick their tour guide from an in app ad? I bet you have been compensated for those ads. If I pay for alerts I expect the ads removed. If I go on a trip to see the aurora I will do my own research, not pick them from an in app ad.

by WxStat

With the new version they got rid of the easy to read maps that showed you the limit of visibility in your area. The NOAA map is fine but you can't zoom in so it leaves me guessing if it's close to Anchorage (home). I like the additional scientific detail, though. Not a fan of the forecast page where the first date that shows up is a week ahead and you have to scroll down to see today's forecast. It is also not clear if that forecast is general aurora activity or specific to my area. I miss the last version :/ but overall a great app that takes advantage of UAFs awesome resources. Thanks guys!

by AllDay78

I really like the UI of AuroraForecast and appears to be accurate. The only downfall for this is app that's killing me is the notifications seem to be nonexistent. I've checked, everything is on and active yet I haven't had one. I'm not checking AuroraForecast often, so when I wake up and hear about the spectacular show it's a bummer I missed it. Hope an update is on the horizon.

by Extremekc5

I give photography tours of Iceland and this is my main app for determining the Aurora strength.

by KJonczak

I downloaded AuroraForecast with the push alert for my Iceland trip. It was right on with the alert. As a result, I was able to catch the aurora at just the right time. I had the alert set for 4 (out of 10) and within 10 minutes of the alert, the aurora exploded over our heads in a dancing curtain of green, purple, red, and pink. If you are going to be in a place where seeing the Northern Lights is possible, I highly recommend AuroraForecast with the push alert.

by El Alasdair

AuroraForecast is very useful for tracking and forecasting auroras. I bought the alarm feature and find it very helpful, as I'm not always using AuroraForecast , so the alerts grab my attention. I love the summary information and maps, they help me identify the intensity and the maps help show where I'm likely to be able to see it. Keep up the good work!

by Bluesurfkarma

Ive been following the GI of Alaska for 3 years since I saw my first solar magnetic storm in Oslo, Norway harbour. I had their original app but I like this way better. I don't like that the pics of the solar magnetic zone levels are not available to see if the strength will been seen in my location. Hopefully in an update! :-)