Sun Facts vs Simple Sunrise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sun Facts
Get precise sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and twilight times for your location. Track celestial events like solstices and equinoxes, and view the sun's path. An optional pro version unlocks detailed moon phase and eclipse information.
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Solar noon calculation
- Twilight and golden hour tracking
- Sun path visualization
- Solstice and equinox dates
- Widget for home screen
- Eclipse event notifications
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Calculate times of sunrise, sunset, moonrise (pro), moonset (pro) and more for your location at any given date. * Provides the following information: - Sunrise - Sunset - Solar noon - Twilight times - Blue hour - Golden hour - Equation of time - Declination - Azimuth of sunrise and sunset - Altitude of sun at noon - Sun Path during the day - Solstice and Equinox dates - Widget for displaying sunrise and sunset times on the Today screen - Date and time of next solar eclipse Pro Version (In-app-purchase): - Moon rise - Moon transit - Moon set - Declination - Azimuth of moon rise and moon set - Altitude of moon during transit - Date of next new/full moon - Moon Path during the day - Date and time of next lunar eclipse * Location from : - GPS receiver - map - list of more than 30000 cities - WGS-84 coordinates
Simple Sunrise
Track celestial events and weather with precision. Get real-time sunrise, sunset, and moon phase data, along with weather insights and forecasts. Customize your device with beautiful widgets for home and lock screens, and access information on your Apple Watch.
- Sunrise & Sunset Times
- Moon Phase Details
- Weather Insights & Forecasts
- Home & Lock Screen Widgets
- Apple Watch Integration
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Elevate your day with Simple Sunrise, the ultimate companion for those who seek to connect with the natural rhythms of our world. Track the sun, moon, and weather with precision, and adorn your iOS device with beautifully designed widgets that keep you in tune with the sky's wonders. Whether you're a weather enthusiast, a stargazer, or just someone who appreciates the beauty of each day, Simple Sunrise has you covered. Key Features: - Sunrise & Sunset Times: Plan your day with precision by knowing exactly when the sun will rise and set in your location. Never miss a breathtaking sunrise or sunset again. - Moon Phase Details: Keep track of the moon's ever-changing phases, from the enchanting crescent to the full moon's luminous glow. - Weather Insights: Stay ahead of the weather with real-time updates, including temperature, conditions, and forecasts. Simple Sunrise helps you prepare for whatever Mother Nature has in store. - Widgets Galore: Simple Sunrise offers stunning widgets for both your home screen and lock screen. Glance at your device to see the sun and moon's current status and a snapshot of the weather—making every moment a visual delight. - Apple Watch Integration: Carry the magic of the sun, moon, and weather on your wrist with the Simple Sunrise Apple Watch app. Get instant access to vital information wherever you go. Embrace the beauty of every sunrise, the allure of the moon, and the ever-changing weather with Simple Sunrise. Download now and start each day with a touch of celestial wonder!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sun Facts at 4.8 against Simple Sunrise's 4.3. Sun Facts also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 71%) and ratings volume (296 vs 9). Simple Sunrise's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sun Facts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Sunrise sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sun Facts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Facts has 296 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Sun Facts's written reviews are positive against 71% of Simple Sunrise's.
Sun Facts ships an update every 2 months, Simple Sunrise every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sun Facts | Simple Sunrise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (296 ratings) — better | 4.3 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.3% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 296 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Volker Voecking Software Engineering | Johan Sogaard |
Customer experience
Sun Facts
Simple Sunrise
Bugs and requests
Sun Facts
Reported bugs
8 issues- Time is not displayed correctly
- Map is outdated
- Map is cluttered with lines
- Widget and location settings don't work well
- App became unstable and crashed
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- Street map is out of date
- Lower culmination times not displayed
- Card feature sometimes reacts slowly
Requested features
9 requests- Make Sun Facts Pro free
- URL-scheme for app launch
- Display WOZ (true local time)
- More visual effects for solar/lunar events
- 3D view on map
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- AR function for sun/moon position
- Visual representation of moon phases
- Add altitude of the sun to largest widget
- Add time charge in min and seconds for sunrise/sunset differences to widget
Simple Sunrise
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sun Facts
- Sun Facts Pro$4.99
Simple Sunrise
- Donation - Breakfast$0.49
- Donation - Lunch$1.99
- Donation - Dinner$4.99







