# SunLocation — Current position and altitude

> Displays sun and moon location, altitude, and phases with compass synchronization. (iPhone/iPad app by Yoshitaka Watanabe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunlocation/id861850891 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yoshitaka Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/599401659)
- Category: Weather, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunlocation/id861850891/reviews.md

## What is SunLocation?

SunLocation is an app that lets you know the current sun location and altitude.

If there is a compass, the directions are synchronized.
You might want to watch the Super Moon, take a photo, move, go out or look at the sky.

If the position is different, the compass is interfering.
Please adjust the position with the compass app and try again.

The altitude is displayed in the center.

Add-on (Add moon position and phases and hide ads)
- The ad will be hidden.
- You can display the month position and age.
- Tap the center to switch between sun and moon altitudes at any time.
- You can see the altitude graph of the sun and the moon.
- You can see the distance graph of the moon.

Enjoy !

## Key features

- Current sun position and altitude
- Compass synchronization
- Moon position and phases display
- Altitude graphs for sun and moon
- Distance graph for the moon
- Ad-free option with add-on

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moon position and age, etc. | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunlocation/id861850891/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not buggy but not helpful

*2021-10-09*

Shows sun location and altitude but not moon location without watching an ad. Also did not show moon altitude within the 10 seconds of showing the moon after the ad before it was hidden again.

### 1/5 — 全く役に立たない

*2021-05-26*

参りました

### 4/5 — Useful

*2019-09-27*

Simple and useful app

### 1/5 — Total crap

*2017-07-07*

Watching sunrise and this thing is pointing somewhere else

### 1/5 — Junk

*2017-06-25*

Do not waste your time not accurate junk

### 1/5 — 金返せ

*2017-06-11*

ストロベリームーン見たさに課金して月の位置も表示できるようにしたが見れず。後日太陽の位置を確認したらまさかの表示とは真逆の方向に太陽が。ふざけるな、金返せ。

### 1/5 — A waste. Not accurate.

*2017-02-16*

A waste. Not accurate.

### 2/5 — Nothing special (except for in-your-face ads)

*2016-01-03*

The app gives the location and elevation of the Sun, but so do many other apps.  This app distinguishes itself from other apps by playing loud video ads when it starts.  Get something else instead.

### 1/5 — 全く分からない

*2015-12-26*

説明不足というか、説明自体が見つからず、画面表示の月と太陽の位置が、全く合わない、、、、課金もしたが全く利用出来ない現状、、、。

### 1/5 — You have got to be kidding

*2015-12-19*

Start this app and you are presented with full-screen ads, not just once but every time you start the thing. What a joke. I am not a fan of ads... even tiny ones. Throw a full-screen add on my screen and you're going to be uninstalled instantly!

## Frequently asked questions about SunLocation

### What is SunLocation?

SunLocation is an application that shows you the current position and altitude of the sun. It can synchronize with your device's compass for directional accuracy. The app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### Does SunLocation have ads?

No, SunLocation does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without ads.

### What features are available with the add-on?

The add-on for SunLocation hides ads and allows you to view the moon's position and phases. It also provides altitude graphs for both the sun and moon, as well as a distance graph for the moon.

### How accurate is the compass synchronization in SunLocation?

The directions in SunLocation are synchronized with the compass. If the position appears different, it may be due to compass interference, and the app suggests adjusting the compass position.

### What is the altitude displayed in SunLocation?

The altitude of the sun is displayed in the center of the screen. With the add-on, you can also switch to view the moon's altitude by tapping the center.

### When was SunLocation last updated?

SunLocation was last updated on November 1, 2019, with version 5.1. The app was initially released on May 2, 2014.

### What is the age rating for SunLocation?

SunLocation has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the user rating for SunLocation?

SunLocation has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its current user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1 — 2019-11-01

Some features are now available conditionally.
Bug fix.

### 5.0.2 — 2019-02-26

bug fix

### 5.0.1 — 2019-02-10

bug fix

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version5

Correction of calculation logic
In the setting screen, when the sun or the moon is sinking, I switched so that it flashes.

[Only Purchares version]
Increase display period of altitude graph.
Add a graph of the distance to the moon.

### 5.0 — 2019-02-09

Correction of calculation logic
In the setting screen, when the sun or the moon is sinking, I switched so that it flashes.

[Only Purchares version]
Increase display period of altitude graph.
Add a graph of the distance to the moon.

### 4.0.1 — 2017-11-28

Advertisement display adjustment

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