AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern

by Dunbar Technology, LLC · Weather · Free

No longer on Google Play

AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern is made and published by Dunbar Technology, LLC. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Dunbar Technology, LLC. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Dunbar Technology, LLC and are shown as published on Google Play.

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Total installs: 31 thousand
Rating on Google Play: 3.85; 214 ratings
Last updated: December 6, 2019

AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 6 years, until February 2024. It had 31 thousand installs. Users were divided: 3.8 stars from 214 ratings.

Installs

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Play install range: 10+ thousand
Launched: September 2017

Installs over time

The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to February 2024

AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern was installed 31 thousand times before it was removed.

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Updates seen on Google Play

Version: 2.8.0
Launched: September 2017

Feb 20, 2024Unpublished
Dec 6, 2019UpdateVersion 2.8.0
Sep 4, 2019UpdateVersion 2.7.2
May 9, 2019UpdateVersion 2.7.1
Apr 12, 2019UpdateVersion 2.07.00

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Comments on AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern for Android

★★★★★ Great aurora forecast app with live feeds too. The cloud cover and light pollution maps are brilliant too. I just hope they keep developing it and not give up on it like the last app they did. I paid for the last one as I have for this one and would like a bit more longevity out of it.

★★★★★ Great app with everything I was looking for in one place. Fantastic support; the issues I had were addressed and fixed very quickly. I would give 5 starts, but I haven't yet used this in a practical situation. I think it will be great

★★☆☆☆ Yes I do know my stuff, and if I had an interest in developing an app for Aurora Borealis locations and viewing I would do it. But my interest is mainly in following Google developer guidelines using modern systems and ways to develop an app and using an up-to-date permissions model. But I'm trying to help you I'm not trying to hurt you rather than insult me just make the changes that everyone wishes that you would make, and your app would be a lot better and more usable and more download it than all the other Aurora apps out there. My Aurora Forecast - Aurora Alerts Northern Lights: that app is a good example of how to allow users to enter a specific area as opposed to demanding that they always have their phone location on tap, completely unnecessary. Ya, about location permission for weather info: I use Weather Underground, and it does not require location permission at all, I can put it in the ZIP code, or I can give it location permission. I choose to give it location permission, but Weather Underground and in fact no other weather app including Weather Underground crashes because you decide not to give it permission for location. No you are wrong, your app does not need permission for location in order to run properly. As a matter of fact many complain that your app won't work alongside other weather apps when it should. There's no reason why it can't. The OK button you speak of in order to get rid of the green transparency KP definition does not exist. And because of the way the permissions are being asked the old Lollipop security model, to stay active in the developer Community you're going to need to start using the marshmallow/nougat permissions API. No one will argue that an app that is using an old security permissions model won't run in nougat that isn't the argument is you using an old permissions model and that's enough to get you kicked out of the developer Community especially if you're going to try to do it do anything in oreo, you're actually going to have to commit to using the more modern permissions model, so you might as well get used to it and do it now. I didn't say I was getting any errors I said it fails in nougat. App crashes if you don't allow location permission. We don't need to give it permission we should be able to enter a zip code or what three words location at any point at any time. I might not care if there's a world Boreal is activity near me, I might want to know where is occurring at some other location, so I should not have to give the app permission to always know where my phone is. When I do allow location permission they have doesn't crash, but it just hangs on this weird white letters on green transparency covering the actual app and there's no way to close that whatever it is window.

★★☆☆☆ I didn't have a good experience with this app. Had it not been for my coworker I would have missed seeing the northern lights again. They were dancing in green and red viewable by camera and in greens seen with the naked eye right above my hotel room and not once did this app alert me. Thankfully my coworker took me up on my request to contact me no matter the time, so I could see them. This app definitely didn't work for me, but maybe it will for you.

Technology

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Ads: Contains ads
Price: Free
Libraries: 37
App size: 21.4 MB
Needs Android: 4.4+
Content rating: Everyone

Technologies used by AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern

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About the app and developer

About AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern

AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern was a weather app developed by Dunbar Technology, LLC. It was removed from Google Play Feb 20, 2024.

Install Statistics

AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern had been installed 31 thousand times before it became unavailable.

User Ratings

AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern was rated 3.85 out of 5 stars, based on 210 ratings.

App Information

AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern was free. The app size was 21.40 MB. The last available version was 2.8.0. The last update was on December 6, 2019.

Technical Requirements

AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern required Android 4.4+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play since September 2017.

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Frequently asked questions about AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern

Is AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern free?

Yes. AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern was free on Google Play.

Is AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern still available?

No. AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern was removed from Google Play. We last saw it there Feb 20, 2024.

Does AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern contain ads?

Yes. Google Play listed AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern as containing ads.

What Android version does AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern require?

AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern ran on Android 4.4 and higher.

How large is AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern?

AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern is 21.40 MB.

Is AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern as suitable for everyone.

How many times has AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern been installed?

Google Play listed 10,000+ installs for AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern.

How do people rate AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern?

AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern scored 3.85 out of 5 stars, from 214 ratings on Google Play.

Who made AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern?

AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern was developed by Dunbar Technology, LLC. It was listed in the weather category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern?

People looking at AuroraCast - Aurora & Northern also look at these weather apps: My Aurora Forecast & Alerts, My Aurora Forecast Pro, Arcticans Aurora Forecast, Aurora Forecast & Alerts, Aurora Notifier.

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By Dunbar Technology, LLC, from Google Play

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Description by Dunbar Technology, LLC Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

AuroraCast is the most fully featured aurora forecast, northern lights, and southern lights app available for mobile devices. AuroraCast is an accurate and powerful aurora borealis forecast app, but there's many more features found inside that you won't find in any other aurora forecast app! Some features include KP + Magnetic field info, Light Pollution Map, Cloud Cover Map, Northern Lights Webcams, Weather Forecast, Aurora Alerts, Live Aurora Map, Sun & Moon Information, Widgets, and more! Scroll down to see a detailed summary of the most important features in AuroraCast:

Live KP & Magnetic Field Info
Only the best information and data for the hardcore aurora borealis hunter. Get a fast-loading and accurate KP value indicator to know when the aurora borealis will be active. AuroraCast also has live magnetic field info such as Bz, Density, and Speed!

Aurora Forecast
Unleash the power of easy to read graphs to see a forecast of realistic and potential KP values over the next few hours. Always know when the best days and times will be to see the Northern Lights & Southern Lights. Leverage the power of 3-day and 27-day KP forecasts.

Advisories and alerts from the Space Weather Prediction Center
See the most recent advisories and alerts from the space weather prediction center about solar flares, geomagnetic activity, radio emissions, and more!

Light Pollution Map*
The integrated Light Pollution Map helps you find the darkest places near you for the best viewing of the aurora borealis, and the night sky. Our light pollution map has global coverage and is the most detailed and accurate light pollution map available.

Live Northern Lights Webcams
Watch live northern lights webcams from around the world, in one quick and convenient location.

Live Aurora Map
See where the best viewing of the aurora borealis currently is on our live aurora map. Our aurora map supports both Northern Lights and Southern Lights!

Widgets*
Prefer using widgets to get quick information? In AuroraCast, we have 3 types of widgets that show live aurora information, magnetic field information, darkness countdown timer, cloud coverage, and outdoor temperature! With a quick glance to your android home screen, you will know if it's a good time to go outside and see the aurora borealis!

Cloud Cover Map*
Before you even step outside, you will know if the aurora will even be visible at all and not obscured by heavy cloud coverage.

Weather
Cloud coverage, temperature, precipitation, humidity, fog, and more!

Alerts and Push Notifications*
Configure the app to send you alerts for when the aurora is visible at your location, and/or when global geomagnetic activity is high! Never miss the aurora again!

Sun & Moon Info
Get Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset times; as well as the Moon's phase!

SOHO Sun Images
See live images of the Sun in different spectrums and wavelengths from NASA's SOHO.

In-App Help & Support
Get help, when you need it.

And a lot more!

*Some features above are not available in the free version and may require an additional in-app purchase to AuroraCast Pro. AuroraCast Pro is a one time purchase of $5.99 USD and helps us to keep this great app running. The northern lights are beautiful and fantastic to witness.

APIs Used:
Dark Sky
Auroraslive.IO
Space Weather Prediction Center

Recent changes:
* New notifications from SWPC added.
* Improved UI and fixed some UI issues.
* New server and data points for faster information loading.
* Weather information is now more reliable.
* Removed old graphs that were no longer working and added new graphs.
* Added new images and graphics.
* Improved notification system.
* Improved widgets.
* Some other small fixes, changes, and improvements.

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