Step's Aurora Guide
Steps Aurora Guide Weather iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Step's Aurora Guide is a free Weather app for iPhone and iPad by Steps Aurora Guide. Rated 4.6/5 from 116 ratings. Requires iOS 16.0.
- Rating
- 4.6
- 116 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 37 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 12
- 2026 · v2.19
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About Step's Aurora Guide
Created by an aurora photographer, the app is your perfect companion for aurora adventures. Make informed decisions, get timely alerts, and improve your chances of seeing and capturing the northern lights and aurora australis. Discover the features that make this app indispensable: Timely Alerts Don't miss the aurora. Receive notifications about elevated Kp-index levels in the coming days and when your chances of witnessing the aurora within the next hour are becoming high. Get the notice you need to be ready. Real-time Aurora Forecast Witness the aurora probability in real-time with the SWPC Ovation aurora forecast. Instantly see current aurora probabilities, monitor unfolding trends, and pinpoint the anticipated peak times — all tailored for your location. These insights pair perfectly with aurora alerts. Additionally, solar wind parameters offer a deeper understanding of current aurora activity. Precise Decision-making Make informed choices for tonight and beyond. Access hour-by-hour updates on geomagnetic activity, cloud coverage, temperature, and wind forecast. Compare conditions for your current location and up to 5 custom spots. Advanced Planning Stay one step ahead with our 27-day geomagnetic activity forecast. Seamlessly align your photography sessions with the optimal moon phase and ensure darkness prevails in your selected locations. Track the aurora season from the start. Expert Text Guide Receive tailored advice based on aurora and weather forecasts, moon positioning, and your location. Discover whether the aurora will grace the horizon or dance overhead. Optimise your shots with tips on capturing reflections and shooting under moonlight. Benefit from forecast-based recommendations and camera settings guidance. Additional Features and Beyond Experience a range of other useful features, with more updates on the horizon. Global Applicability The app is designed for global use in all regions where auroras can be visible, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, and more. Aurora looks the same — the landscape makes the difference. Subscription Options The app is available with a weekly, monthly, or yearly auto-renewable subscription, each with a 3-day free trial and full access to all app features, including High Kp-index and Aurora alerts. Download the app and start your 3-day free trial today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & reviews
4.6
116 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.19 · Updated October 12, 2026
The app and aurora alerts are now available in 19 languages! Update now for an enhanced experience.
App privacy
The developer, Steps Aurora Guide, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Location: Precise Location
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Other Diagnostic Data, Crash Data
- Other Data: Other Data Types
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step's Aurora Guide | 4.6 / 5 (116 ratings) | Free | October 12, 2026 | |
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| Northern Lights Tracker | 4.6 / 5 (191) | Free | Oct 12, 2026 | Compare |
| Aurora Alerts Northern Lights | 2.8 / 5 (215) | Free | Oct 30, 2026 | Compare |
| Amazing Aurora | 4.4 / 5 (25) | Free | Oct 14, 2025 | Compare |
| Aurora Now - Northern Lights | 4.7 / 5 (1,574) | Free | Sep 16, 2026 | Compare |
| Northern Lights Alert | 3.6 / 5 (9) | Free | Sep 10, 2026 | Compare |