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My Aurora Forecast & Alerts

JRustonApps B.V. · Weather · United States store
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Rating
4.7 of 5
55.7K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
0
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Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / MONTH · WORLDWIDE
Unranked
Not in any grossing chart, and it sells nothing in the store (no in-app purchases, free download). Any revenue comes from ads or payments outside the store, which we can't see.
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
6.3M
About 49.2K per month on average since launch
RATINGS
55.7K
AVG RATING
4.65
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
No
CONTAINS ADS
Yes
LAST UPDATE
4d ago
RELEASED
Feb 18, 2016
CONTENT RATING
Everyone

Last 29 days

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DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
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COUNTRIES NOW
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Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
No in-app purchases
Earns from its upfront price, ads or payments outside the store.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
4.2 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average3.8 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share27%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 834 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
55.7K ratings
5★81%
4★11%
3★4%
2★2%
1★3%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States Google Play, Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 13, 2026: 27% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Too many ads19%

25 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ uninstalled after latest update with ads that won't go away.
★★★★★ far too many ads which sometimes take control and you have to close app and reopen it.
★★★★★ New version of this brings ads that stick so hard you have to force close and restart it.
Wrong or poor results9%

12 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Those appear in agressive and maximum disrupting way in this is wrong way to push to Pro version especially if I'm and very occasional user.
★★★★★ says 100% cloud cover now and I can see loads of stars so not accurate also missed out the other night said 1% and 95% cloud cover and people posted great pics from the area im at
★★★★★ Wrong Aurora notifications.
Worse after an update9%

12 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ uninstalled after latest update with ads that won't go away.
★★★★★ New version of this brings ads that stick so hard you have to force close and restart it.
★★★★★ Never would actually update my location for updates.
Bugs, things not working5%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ such a potential in the app but completely not working.
★★★★★ I get a pop up that says this app has a bug, try to update the app when the developer fixes the bug.
★★★★★ Loved it, but recently the map stopped working.
Price and subscription3%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ In reality when you go there after spending so much money you dont find anything.
★★★★★ I cancelled the installation.
★★★★★ Pretends to have a message, which leads to scam ads.
Missing features3%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ it used to be extremely precise, but as of late 2024, it's been missing the mark on several occasions.
★★★★★ Real ones are still missing when sky is full of auroras.
★★★★★ Downloaded this after missing the aurora earlier this year in the UK.
Crashes and freezes2%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ crashes when you try and access long forecast
★★★★★ New version of this brings ads that stick so hard you have to force close and restart it.
★★★★★ But I'm drawing the line at ads that fill the screen and render the app unusable, and mean i have to force close the app.
Limits, credits, locked features2%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This is substantial on a limited data plan.
★★★★★ Then if you want specific info, you have to pay for those features
★★★★★ With the latest update my phone locked up.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • A more modern design (Material 3) would be nice. 3★, Jul 28, 2026
  • It's nice to see that others nearby reported sightings but knowing how recently would be great. 4★, Sep 2, 2025
  • I'm wonder what brought about the change and I wish it went back to its older ways. 2★, Jun 3, 2025
  • I do wish there was little help buttons with sum up explanation of what each thing means 5★, May 2, 2025
  • it would be great if the forecast is by the hour. 3★, Nov 29, 2024
  • I wish we could set a % we want to be alerted at. 2★, Oct 11, 2024
  • I like this app but it sure would be nice if the app had a 24 or 48 hour actual KP history to help the user to see if the predictions are early or late. 5★, Jul 31, 2024
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
chance of seeing7full screen4last night4latest update3background data3next day3push notifications3kp index4free version3seeing aurora3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Accurate, great results13%

45 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ love this app so easy and accurate
★★★★★ works great for knowing when aurora are in my area.
★★★★★ accurate, notifications more than just aurora but easy to focus on only aurora if that's all you need
Useful, it helps10%

34 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I find this app so helpful to know when I might have a chance of seeing any aurora.
★★★★★ Really helpful for finding the Auroras, especially when I live in an area that rarely gets to see them.
★★★★★ I haven't used it much, but so far, it's been really useful.
Easy to use7%

24 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ love this app so easy and accurate
★★★★★ Easy to use giving clear probability of seeing lights where you are
★★★★★ accurate, notifications more than just aurora but easy to focus on only aurora if that's all you need
Looks great2%

8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Simple interface, very good data.
★★★★★ not a 100% accurate for my location, but still helped me see some of the most beautiful Northern Lights I've seen in my life.
★★★★★ It's usually been bang on with the notifications, then I can take a look outside and see the beautiful light show.
Worth the money2%

6 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ just needed to make it gnu free, like ahoxus fupl.
★★★★★ Only free app that has successfully alerted this old lady to auroras.
★★★★★ My Aurora Forecast is free.

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What users say

Latest reviews, United States Google Play.

★★★★★Oct 13, 2026

not sure how viewing is calculated, but I'm thousands of km away, and I still get notifications when high KP, but viewing probability = 0%

★★★★★Oct 12, 2026

completely trash , never get real alerts and miss all the chances to spot the northern lights in my area .This app it's definitely not what i was expecting.

★★★★★Oct 11, 2026

good info, nice website

★★★★★Oct 11, 2026

not intuitive drives you straight to advertising websites.

★★★★★Oct 9, 2026

love this app so easy and accurate

★★★★★Oct 9, 2026

easy to nanny ads

Store screenshots

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App Store ads

Apple Search Ads this app ran in the last 90 days, from Apple's public ad repository.

No App Store ads in the EU
None in the last 90 days.

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Growth research

Where this app is buying and earning its users. Each link opens pre filtered.

Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title or short description.

aurora7northern lights6northern4lights4aurora forecast3seeing northern3likely see3aurora borealis3sun imagery3around world3view3forecast2best2seeing2want2likely2see2borealis2solar2high2sun2imagery2find2locations2

What's new in 26.8.1

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Store description

My Aurora Forecast is the best app for seeing the Northern Lights. Built with a sleek dark design, it appeals to both tourists and serious aurora watchers by telling you what you want to know - whether that is exactly how likely you are to see the aurora borealis or details about the solar winds and high-resolution sun imagery. With this app, you'll be seeing the Northern Lights in no time. - Find the current KP index and how likely you are to see the Northern Lights. - View a list of the best locations to view from right now. - Map showing how strong the aurora is around the world, based on the SWPC ovation aurora forecast. - Free push notifications and alerts when auroral activity is expected to be high. - Forecasts for the next hour, several hours and several weeks so you can plan your Northern Lights viewing long in advance (subject to weather conditions). - Solar wind statistics and sun imagery. - View live aurora webcams from around the world. - Tour information so if you're considering to go to locations such as Iceland or even Alaska or Canada, you'll be able to find tours that we can recommend to you. - Completely free of charge for all functionality, no in-app purchases. If you want the latest updates on geomagnetic activity and enjoy viewing the aurora borealis, this app is right for you. This version is ad-supported.

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