Aurora Buddy

Aurora Buddy Free App

Rated 3.02/5 (400) —  Free Android application by combatdave

About Aurora Buddy

The most feature complete northern lights app for Android!

UPDATING BUG IS NOW FIXED.

This app gives you updates and alerts for the short-term Aurora Borealis (and Aurora Australis) forecast from the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute. Great for knowing when to get outside to see the northern lights.

You can also view the most recent satellite data for both the North and South poles, as well as the most recent short term predictions on a map for 5 areas:

Alaska
North America
Europe
North Polar
South Polar

(Do a long press on the image to select.)

Ideas and requests for features which you would like to see in the app should be either emailed to me, or left in the comments. Thanks!

How to Download / Install

Download and install Aurora Buddy version 1.5.0 on your Android device!
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Android package: com.combatdave.aurorabuddy, download Aurora Buddy.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
FINALLY found and fixed the bug that some people were reporting regarding the strength not updating. This is now completely fixed.
More downloads  Aurora Buddy reached 50 000 - 100 000 downloads
More downloads  Aurora Buddy reached 50 000 - 250 000 downloads
Version update Aurora Buddy was updated to version 1.5.0
Version update Aurora Buddy was updated to version 1.4.4

What are users saying about Aurora Buddy

C70%
by C####:

It used to work so well, but not anymore. Strength and time still won't update, despite the bug being "fixed". :( The app will get 5 stars from me, once it actually works again on my Galaxy S4.

V70%
by V####:

Used to be great but no longer updates since NovDec 2014. Says strength unknown. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling but still does not work on tablet or phone. This app was last updated in 2012. Looks like the developer has lost interest. Other functioning aurora apps available on play store. Uninstalling Aurora Buddy.

G70%
by G####:

This was my fav! It would wake me up so I could go see them! Now nothing ever. So disappointed.

S70%
by S####:

Since the pro crapped out AFTER I paid for it, this will have to do. I emailed to allow you to make it right and you ignored it...

C70%
by C####:

Had pro version all was great until recently when it all stopped working. Now no pro available and this doesnt work either.

Z70%
by Z####:

Opened it up and there is only one screen, of an aurora and nothing else. Complete waste of time

C70%
by C####:

Used to be great, now after the update it does nothing.

G70%
by G####:

Hasn't worked at all this year. Always just reads "unknown".

D70%
by D####:

I used this app all the time. But now it doesn't work at all. Emailed the developer months ago asking what had happened but I have not received a response. I will be uninstalling this app now.

Q70%
by Q####:

Absolutely nothing happens in this app except a message asking you to buy the prop version, and then a status saying unavailable despite having just updated. And then it's completely unresponsive. Useless.

Q70%
by Q####:

Still not updating.....completely useless like the developer who still hasn't fixed this bug after 7 months....

Q70%
by Q####:

Use to be great but no longer updates.

Q70%
by Q####:

I loved this app. Today I noticed the northern lights while driving and looked at the app. it said unknown. I would have loved to have been notified of the strenght or to look up the strenght at least.... Still

Q70%
by Q####:

Doesnt give any info

J70%
by J####:

Doesn't work on samsung S4

Q70%
by Q####:

Now get a blank screen says no activity

Q70%
by Q####:

New rating: 1 star. Great potential but since POES and other updates from NOAA Space Weather, this app is now obsolete. Needs a simple upgrade to the new forecasting system. Amy at ABN Former rating from 2011: Great job with app. Would love forecasts. Thanks from Aurora borealis notifications.

R70%
by R####:

This app used to be fantastic, but now on my Samsung Galaxy S5, NOTHING COMES UP AT ALL!!!!! There is no forecast whatsoever!! PLEASE FIX THIS!!! I used to be able to rely on your app to tell me when Auroras were nearby and to be able to photograph them all of the time. Now I can't use this app at all, which is very frustrating!! If you can fix this, I will upgrade my rating!!

Q70%
by Q####:

I would buy the pro version but there are some negative reviews of that one. I would like some of those features but want them to work. This one is basic but works great. Haven't missed an opportunity to photo the aurora since downloading. Update 12-2014 : this app no longer works or notifies you if anything. When it is opened is doesn't display any information. I would no longer recommend this app.

B70%
by B####:

I have been using this app for more than a year now and have found it suits my requirements well. It presents data about upcoming aurora activity in a clear easily understandable format with a map (that isnt the size of a postage stamp and really low res, like other apps I have tried). I really like the notification alearts that can be configured for different levels. For a free app I would have given this 5 stars, but a recent update has resulted in aurora data being unavailable: UNKNOWN. Hence only 3*

R70%
by R####:

I LOVED this app but it stopped working one day, deleted and re downloaded but still not working :-(

R70%
by R####:

Used to be a great headsup for auroral activity. Since Nov/Dec it stopped working and I missed a couple of displays as a result. Says strength 'unknown'. This page says bug fixed, I uninstalled and reinstalled and it isn't!

K70%
by K####:

It doesn't update now even though the bug is supposedly fixed. I deleted the app and reinstalled it. No luck. I used to love it. :(

R70%
by R####:

This used to be an amazing app to use. I have uninstalled 3 times and still get the message that it's unavailable. Need to get this fixed ASAP! Get this fixed then I'll come back and give it 5 stars. If I could I wouldn't give it any stars period.

H70%
by H####:

The free app is essentially a single screes that shows any possibility of the Aurora. That's it. No maps, nothing. The disclaimer before opening it the first time indicates the free app will not get updated. This app does not make me want to pay for the upgrade.

I70%
by I####:

Used to be great but no longer updates since NovDec 2014. Says strength unknown. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling but still does not work on tablet or phone. This app was last updated in 2012. Looks like the developer has lost interest. Other functioning aurora apps available on play store. Uninstalling Aurora Buddy.

R70%
by R####:

I used this app for 2 years. No real changes made to it, nothing added to make it better, none of the input from people that have and use these apps has been used to make it better. Uninstalled. Found a much better app, more accurate and with needed info like timeframe, estimated viewing time/times as well as astrological phenomenon that's also viewable. If I have to pay to buy an app its going to have everything I want and need, sorry. 2 years is plenty of time to make this better

R70%
by R####:

Stopped working about a week ago ( last update? ) Unknown strength shown. "Aurora Notifier" seems better.

R70%
by R####:

It doesn't update any of the data. It used to work great. Not sure what changed.

R70%
by R####:

Worked for a few weeks now it does not work. Doesn't update only says unknown all the time.

R70%
by R####:

Down loaded on to my sony z2 didnt do anything

J70%
by J####:

What's up with this app? Where I live we don't get to see the Northern Lights much at all, so an app that works would be nice. Are the programmers on vacation? Every time I have clicked on the app, I get the same screen with absolutely no information. Either fix it or get rid of it out of Play Store!

X70%
by X####:

I loved this app. Today I noticed the northern lights while driving and looked at the app. it said unknown. I would have loved to have been notified of the strenght or to look up the strenght at least.

K70%
by K####:

Used before it was great. now it's crap never updates always has unknown so disappointing!

N70%
by N####:

Simply doesn't work, showing strength as unknown. Deleting it!

R70%
by R####:

Openned the app and it apparently cannont get any data. Everything is showinh "unknown".

R70%
by R####:

I was a loyal user. I used the app to help me chase the lights in Alaska. It worked amazing. Until last night that is. Whenever I opened it told me all info was "unknown."

F70%
by F####:

Used to great, hasn't worked for months. Uninstalled and downloaded again numerous times but still not working on HTC One M8

D70%
by D####:

It used to work so well, but not anymore. Strength and time still won't update, despite the bug being "fixed". :( The app will get 5 stars from me, once it actually works again on my Galaxy S4.

D70%
by D####:

I've had this on my Sony phone for ages and it works well. It does not work on my Xperia tablet, which is frustrating


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