# RunwayMap vs Sunwise

The clearest difference is rating: Sunwise at 5.0 against RunwayMap's 4.3. Sunwise also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). RunwayMap's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RunwayMap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Sunwise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sunwise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RunwayMap has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RunwayMap ships an update every 6 weeks, Sunwise every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RunwayMap | Sunwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runwaymap-1-pilot-community/id1137468419/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunwise/id6741860332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RedDev GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/456242201) | [Robert Bajzat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788910018) |

## What reviewers say

### RunwayMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runwaymap-1-pilot-community/id1137468419)

This app provides pilots with an interactive map featuring aviation weather forecasts, 3D approach views, NOTAMs, runway information, and airport restaurant details. It also includes tools for flight planning and document management.

**Highlights:** Interactive aviation weather map, 3D approach and airport views, NOTAMs and runway information, Airport restaurant directory, Flight document management, Aviation calculator tools

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aviation Weather PLUS | $2.49 | per month |
| Tools PLUS | $2.49 | per month |
| 3D PLUS | $2.99 | per month |
| Aviation Weather PRO | $3.99 | per month |
| Aviation Weather PLUS | $12.99 | per year |
| Tools PLUS | $12.99 | per year |
| VFR Switzerland Map | $12.99 | per year |
| 3D PLUS | $14.99 | per year |
| Aviation Weather PRO | $24.99 | per year |
| VFR France WE Map | $24.99 | per year |


### Sunwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunwise/id6741860332)

This app provides detailed information on local dawn, sunrise, sunset, and dusk times worldwide. It offers a comprehensive view of daylight hours for any location.

**Highlights:** Detailed dawn times, Sunrise tracking, Sunset calculations, Dusk time information, World clock functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RunwayMap free?

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

### Is Sunwise free?

Sunwise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RunwayMap or Sunwise?

Sunwise is rated higher. RunwayMap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Sunwise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RunwayMap or Sunwise have ads?

Neither RunwayMap nor Sunwise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RunwayMap or Sunwise?

RunwayMap ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sunwise every 2 months. Most recently, RunwayMap was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sunwise on July 26, 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.*