# Where is the Sun vs Sun position and path

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Where is the Sun at none against Sun position and path's 1. Where is the Sun also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Sun position and path's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 12). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun position and path sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Where is the Sun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sun position and path holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun position and path has 1.8K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Where is the Sun's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sun position and path's.

Where is the Sun ships an update every 13 months, Sun position and path every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Where is the Sun | Sun position and path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-is-the-sun/id1021858372/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-position-and-path/id1502500167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xing Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/990526001) | [siranet GK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435568095) |

## What reviewers say

### Where is the Sun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-is-the-sun/id1021858372)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sun position and path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-position-and-path/id1502500167)

Visualize the sun's position and trajectory in real-time using augmented reality or by exploring any location on Google Maps. Plan activities and projects that depend on sunlight with this intuitive tool.

**Highlights:** AR sun position overlay, 3D sun trajectory visualization, Explore sun path on Google Maps, Seasonal sun position changes, Useful for photography and solar planning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads 1 month | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fantastic for planning
- 💡 Great for photography and solar panels
- 👍 Helpful for gardening and landscaping
- 👍 Accurate sun path visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies
- 🤔 Confusing interface for some
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- AR mode not working as expected
- Search functionality not reliable
- Time zone issues in some locations

**Requested features**

- Add support for 12-hour time format
- Improve AR functionality and integration
- Allow manual adjustment of sun path
- Provide more detailed sun/moon tracking data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Where is the Sun free?

Where is the Sun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sun position and path free?

Sun position and path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Where is the Sun or Sun position and path?

Sun position and path is rated higher. Where is the Sun averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Sun position and path averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Where is the Sun or Sun position and path have ads?

Sun position and path shows ads; Where is the Sun does not.

### Which is updated more often, Where is the Sun or Sun position and path?

Where is the Sun ships an update every 13 months, and Sun position and path every 5 weeks. Most recently, Where is the Sun was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sun position and path on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*