# Sun Facts vs Sun AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sun Facts at 97% against Sun AR's 0%. Sun Facts also leads on ratings volume (296 vs 10) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Sun AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun Facts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sun AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sun Facts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Facts has 296 ratings behind it against 10, 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 0% of Sun AR's.

Sun Facts ships an update every 2 months, Sun AR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Facts | Sun AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-facts/id1011691256/reviews)** | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-ar-solar-path-tracker/id6698899345/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **296** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **97.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volker Voecking Software Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/390175341) | [Pixby Media AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/440673186) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Facts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-facts/id1011691256)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sun Facts Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Informative and detailed data
- 🆓 Free to use with valuable features
- 💰 Good value for Pro version
- 📸 Useful for photographers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Map can be outdated
- 🐛 Map can be cluttered
- 🐛 Occasional location issues
- 🐛 Time display not always correct
- 🐛 App can be unstable

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Sun AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-ar-solar-path-tracker/id6698899345)

Easily visualize the sun's path and position for any date and time using augmented reality. Plan photoshoots, outdoor events, or understand sunlight exposure without complex astronomical data.

**Highlights:** AR Sun Path visualization, Simplified sunlight data (golden hour, sunset), Map view for sun positioning, Supports any date and time, Ideal for photographers and event planners

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Facts free?

Sun Facts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sun AR free?

Sun AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sun Facts or Sun AR?

Sun Facts is rated higher. Sun Facts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Sun AR averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Sun Facts or Sun AR have ads?

Sun Facts shows ads; Sun AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Facts or Sun AR?

Sun Facts ships an update every 2 months, and Sun AR weekly. Most recently, Sun Facts was updated on October 16, 2026 and Sun AR on October 9, 2026.

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