IRF Aurora Alert

Swedish Institute of Space Physics Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch

IRF Aurora Alert is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Swedish Institute of Space Physics. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated January 7, 2026.

Price: Free; on the App Store
Size: 6 MB; Age 4+
Updated: Jan 7; 2026 · v2024.0.4

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About IRF Aurora Alert

Kiruna, in northern Sweden, is a popular place to visit for people who want to see the aurora borealis. It can be hard to predict when they will be visible. To experience the aurora borealis, the sky needs to be dark, clear and the location free from light pollution. This application will send a notification when the auroras are visible in the vicinity of Kiruna.

What’s new

Version 2024.0.4 · Updated January 7, 2026

- Updated age ratings to comply with Apple requirements

App privacy

The developer, Swedish Institute of Space Physics, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

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:

Identifiers: Device ID

Used for: App Functionality

App details

IRF Aurora Alert is a free Utilities app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Swedish Institute of Space Physics. It requires iOS 15.0 or later and is 6 MB to download. It was first released on January 18, 2024 and last updated on January 7, 2026.

Category: Utilities
Price: Free
Version: 2024.0.4
Size: 6 MB
Requires: iOS 15.0 or later
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages: English
Age rating: 4+
Released: January 18, 2024
Last updated: January 7, 2026
Developer: Swedish Institute of Space Physics

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