AuroraCast is a powerful and feature-rich aurora forecast app that helps users track the Northern and Southern Lights with real-time data, maps, alerts, and more.
Aurora Cast
UX/UI Design
Android App Development
iOS App Development
Backend Development
User Testing
When the AuroraCast team approached us at Pardy Panda Studios, their vision was clear: to build the most accurate and feature-rich aurora forecast app on the market. What started as a powerful idea soon turned into a stunning product through our end-to-end design and development expertise.
From day one, we worked closely with their team to bring this celestial experience to mobile users across the globe.
We began by mapping out user journeys for casual skywatchers and hardcore aurora hunters alike. The goal was to keep the interface intuitive yet powerful, with fast access to real-time KP values, magnetic field info, and weather overlays. Our design team crafted a clean, dark-themed UI inspired by the night sky—letting the data shine while preserving a magical feel throughout the experience.
Using Swift and Kotlin, we built high-performance native apps that handle live updates, geo-location data, and dynamic visualizations with ease. Whether it’s a quick glance at a home screen widget or deep-diving into solar wind stats, every interaction was optimized for speed and reliability—even in low signal areas.
We engineered a robust backend that aggregates and processes data from NASA, NOAA SWPC, and global webcam feeds, integrating cloud cover maps, light pollution data, aurora forecasts, and solar imagery. The backend is designed to handle thousands of real-time requests without delay—ensuring the aurora info is always up-to-date.
Our development team added smart features like geo-targeted aurora alerts and automatic data saving for offline use. Now, users are notified the moment the aurora becomes visible in their area—no matter where they are.
AuroraCast is now one of the highest-rated aurora forecast apps in the world, used by thousands of people every night to chase the lights. We’re proud to have taken this idea from concept to reality, supporting everything from beautiful UI/UX design to powerful mobile engineering and backend systems.
Built with care by Pardy Panda Studios.
