Comparison

Where is the Sun vs SunApp Augmented Reality

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Where is the Sun

This app helps you understand the sun's position and trajectory in the sky. It's useful for photographers, travelers, and anyone curious about celestial movements. You can also analyze sunlight exposure through windows for home planning.

Highlights
  • Sun position tracking
  • Sun trajectory visualization
  • Photography planning
  • Sunlight exposure analysis
  • Window insolation calculation
  • Travel planning aid
Features
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Have you wondered where the sun will be? With the position of the sun, you can * Photography: find the best time taking your photograph. * Travelling: avoid the strong sunlight. * Curiosity: learn the sun's trajectory in the sky. * ... With "insolation", the amount of sunlight coming through a window, you can * If you're finding a place to live, figure out what's the implication of the window facing. * Understand why your room is warmer/cooler at certain times of a day

About

SunApp Augmented Reality

Visualize the sun's path and position throughout the year using augmented reality and 2D maps. Plan for optimal sunlight exposure for various activities and projects.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality Live View
  • 2D Map View with address search
  • Sun path for any date
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Sunlight exposure calculation
  • Obstruction masking
  • Save AR view as picture/video
Features
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SunApp, shows the sun position at any time through Augmented Reality Live View and on 2D map view. "Facts that give you more hours in the sun." SunApp standard functions and key features - shows today's sun path in the sky - shows the sun path on the shortest day (Dec.21'th) and longest day (Jun. 21'th) of the year - shows the sunrise and sunset for today - choose language - get acces to PREMIUM functionality via In App Purchase Via in app purchase you can get access to valuable PREMIUM functionality in SunApp. PREMIUM FUNCTIONALITY INCLUDES: - shows the sun path on the sky on any date throughout the year - shows the sunrise and sunset for any day Augmented Reality view: - point at the screen and SunApp will show the date and time, the sun will be in that position - shows how much sun light, in hours or sun energy (kWh/m2), you can get in your position during the year - mask out obstructions to the sun and find out how many sun hours or sun energy (kWh/m2) that will be hidden behind the obstruction during the year - Save AR view as picture or video recording for later use. - Analemma, shows the sun's path at a certain time of day all year round 2D map view: - Search by address or place to view the sun's position at any time SunApp is perfect for - Real Estate Buyers – for finding the sun exposure of properties you are considering - Gardeners – designing gardens and for finding optimal planting locations for current and seasonal solar exposure - Architects – for getting a feel for the spatial variability of the solar angle throughout the year - Photographers – planning for optimal light conditions - Campers – to find shadowed areas, even when sun is hidden by clouds or walls - Sun lovers – find the perfect sunbed location - Solar Industry (PV) Professionals – optimizing solar panel installation - Awning lit installation - Solar site surveys Subscription terms: SunApp offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription or an auto-renewing yearly subscription to provide you with unlimited access to the SunApp Premium features while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Notes * The compass accuracy depends on having an undistorted magnetic field around your device. If you use it close to metallic objects or electrical equipment, directional accuracy may be impaired. This can happen if you keep your device in a metallic casing. It can however be recalibrated quite easily.

Screenshots

Where is the Sun4 screens
SunApp Augmented Reality4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Where is the Sun at 67% against SunApp Augmented Reality's 0%. Where is the Sun also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). SunApp Augmented Reality's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SunApp Augmented Reality sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Where is the Sun asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Where is the Sun holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Where is the Sun's written reviews are positive against 0% of SunApp Augmented Reality's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Where is the Sun ships an update every 13 months, SunApp Augmented Reality every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Where is the Sun versus SunApp Augmented Reality: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhere is the SunSunApp Augmented Reality
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXing ChenCasafox Development

Customer experience

Where is the Sun

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%

SunApp Augmented Reality

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Where is the Sun

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SunApp Augmented Reality

Subscriptions2
  • SunApp Premium (monthly)$2.491 Month
  • SunApp Premium (Yearly)$10.491 Year
One-time1
  • SunApp Premium (Lifetime)$23.99

Questions

Is Where is the Sun free?
Where is the Sun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SunApp Augmented Reality free?
SunApp Augmented Reality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Where is the Sun or SunApp Augmented Reality?
Where is the Sun is rated higher. Where is the Sun averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SunApp Augmented Reality averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Where is the Sun or SunApp Augmented Reality have ads?
Neither Where is the Sun nor SunApp Augmented Reality shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Where is the Sun or SunApp Augmented Reality?
Where is the Sun ships an update every 13 months, and SunApp Augmented Reality every 3 weeks. Most recently, Where is the Sun was updated on June 11, 2026 and SunApp Augmented Reality on June 1, 2026.

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