# Sun Tracker vs Remote Pilot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Pilot at none against Sun Tracker's 10. Remote Pilot also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Sun Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Remote Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sun Tracker ships an update every 4 days, Remote Pilot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun Tracker | Remote Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-solarwatch/id1191365122/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fifteen Jugglers Software UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/292972357) | [Daniel Kuhl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530682150) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-tracker-solarwatch/id1191365122)

Plan outdoor activities and photography with precise sunrise, sunset, and twilight times. Utilize AR mode and map overlays for optimal lighting, and set customizable solar alarms to never miss a moment. Widgets provide at-a-glance information for your devices.

**Highlights:** Accurate sun-tracking, AR mode for photo planning, Map overlays for lighting, Customizable solar alarms, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Watch complications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SolarWatch Gold | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| SolarWatch Gold Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| SolarWatch Gold (family share) | $8.99 | per month |
| SolarWatch Gold | $9.99 | per year |
| SolarWatch Gold | $9.99 | per year |
| 3 option yearly no family intro | $19.99 | per year |
| SolarWatch Gold Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| SolarWatch Gold (family share) | $24.99 | per year |
| SolarWatch Gold Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| SolarWatch Lifetime | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🌄 Accurate sunrise/sunset times
- 🔍 Useful solar information
- 🕰️ Convenient watch complications
- 💻 Smooth app and widget performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Paywall for advanced features
- 🚫 Removal of previously free features
- 🔋 High battery consumption on some devices
- 📍 Location tracking issues on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widget not updating or displaying incorrect information
- Apple Watch complications not working as expected
- Inability to save favorite locations

**Requested features**

- Ability to scroll forward in time to view future sunrise/sunset times
- Option to customize widget layout and information displayed
- Improved map and AR functionality
- More customizable alarm settings and tones


### Remote Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-pilot/id6744754318)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun Tracker free?

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

### Is Remote Pilot free?

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

### Do Sun Tracker or Remote Pilot have ads?

Neither Sun Tracker nor Remote Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sun Tracker or Remote Pilot?

Sun Tracker ships an update every 4 days, and Remote Pilot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sun Tracker was updated on November 13, 2026 and Remote Pilot on October 30, 2026.

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