# The Sun: Sunrise sunset Times — Calendar sunrise sunset

> Global sunrise, sunset, twilight, and solar position data. (iPhone/iPad app by Vitalii Gryniuk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sun-sunrise-sunset-times/id1129676782 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vitalii Gryniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1007630419)
- Category: Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 974 App Store ratings · 93 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2016-07-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sun-sunrise-sunset-times/id1129676782/reviews.md

## What is The Sun?

Sunrise and Sunset times, twilight times for any location around the world. 

App provides information about:
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- UV Index
- First Light
- Last Light
- Daylength
- Daylength difference

Position of the Sun:
- Sun Azimuth
- Sun Altitude
- Local sidereal time
- Right ascension
- Declination
- Distance to The Sun

This is helpful for: PHOTOGRAPHERS, TRAVELERS, ASTRONOMERS, etc.


Unlock calendar subscription:
 Your subscription will renew automatically each year and payment will be charged to your iTunes Account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. 
 
Terms of Use: 
http://gv-apps.com/appsTermsOfUse.html

Privacy Policy: 
http://gv-apps.com/appsPrivacyPolicy.html

## Key features

- Sunrise and sunset times
- Twilight times
- UV Index
- Daylength information
- Sun azimuth and altitude
- Distance to the Sun

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock calendar | $1.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Sun?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great, clean app
- 🌞 Provides real-time sun data and UV index
- 📈 Highly informative and useful for outdoor activities
- 🗺️ Detailed sun position and compass
- 🕰️ Accurate sunrise/sunset times

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🔍 Map performance issues and low FPS
- 🔢 Incorrect sun distance data
- 🎨 Poor color scheme and readability
- 🗓️ Restricted calendar view in free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 18 update
- Incorrect sunrise/sunset times
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Add zodiac indicator and sun position in constellations
- Improve map performance and responsiveness
- Provide more customization options (e.g., dark mode)
- Extend calendar view to include year-over-year data
- Add moon phase and moonrise/moonset information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 93)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sun-sunrise-sunset-times/id1129676782/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Reliable, useful, straightforward

*2026-06-14*

I’ve used this app for about two years and check it almost daily. It does exactly what it promises, with a clean interface and easy access to sunrise, sunset, twilight, and day length information. It’s reliable, simple, and genuinely useful for planning my day and outdoor activities. Highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Great, clean

*2026-01-17*

This is more or less what I was looking for - sun altitude - plus more. Bonus that it shows real-time and UV Index. It would be nice if irradiance could be shown. Very nice, handy app.

### 1/5 — Не устанавливать

*2025-12-14*

От него люто виснет айфон. Не реагирует даже на горячие клавиши выключения. Даже единицу жалко этой проге!

### 4/5 — Good app but please optimize

*2025-06-20*

The map is near unusable, the fps on it is low and there’s much delay please optimize.

### 4/5 — Distance to the Sun

*2025-05-22*

After recent update the distance from Earth to the Sun is constant and its 7500 km which is obviously incorrect.  That’s the distance from Europe to America more or less…

### 3/5 — No Zodiac?

*2025-02-19*

This app needs a zodiac indicator. What constellation is the Sun passing through? I would think a Sun app would have such information. Three star rating out of five.

### 1/5 — Crashed my phone!

*2025-01-26, version 2.7*

Trying to set custom location crashed the phone

### 4/5 — -

*2025-01-25*

Желтые надписи на голубом фоне нечитаемы. Можно сделать их чёрными?

### 2/5 — Color scheme poor

*2025-01-18, version 2.7*

The orange text is hard to read on the blue background

### 4/5 — Хорошо, но не отлично

*2024-12-30*

В плане функционала хорошее приложение, единственные проблемы которые доставляют неудобства это кнопка листания даты, она мелкая и тяжело ее нажимать чтобы начало листая. Вторая это выбор локации на карте если выбираешь не по gps а вручную, карта просто сходит с ума

## Frequently asked questions about The Sun

### What information does this app provide?

This app provides precise sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for any location worldwide. It also offers detailed solar data, including the UV Index, first and last light times, daylength, and the sun's position (azimuth, altitude, right ascension, declination).

### Who would find this app useful?

This app is particularly useful for photographers who need to plan shoots around specific lighting conditions, travelers who want to know daylight hours, and astronomers who require accurate celestial timing. Anyone interested in solar data for any global location will find it beneficial.

### Is this app free to use?

The app offers core functionality for free. However, it also provides a calendar subscription that can be unlocked for additional features. This subscription renews automatically each year and is charged to your iTunes Account.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, the app is designed for mobile use and is available on platforms that utilize iTunes Accounts for subscriptions, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices.

### How can I access the calendar subscription?

The calendar subscription can be unlocked within the app. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account and the subscription will renew automatically each year. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2024-11-27

- Fix bug

### 2.6 — 2024-01-23

- Fix bug

### 2.5 — 2024-01-18

- Fix bug

### 2.4 — 2019-04-30

- Fix bug

### 2.3 — 2019-01-15

- Fix bug

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