# Solen vs Sun position and path

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solen at none against Sun position and path's 1. Solen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Sun position and path's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 1) and review sentiment (83% vs 61%). On price 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. Solen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun position and path has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Solen's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sun position and path's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Solen ships an update every 2 weeks, Sun position and path every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solen | Sun position and path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solen/id1193367022/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-position-and-path/id1502500167/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **83.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solen SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221269805) | [siranet GK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435568095) |

## What reviewers say

### Solen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solen/id1193367022)

This app quantifies and simulates natural light and sunshine potential for properties. It provides objective data for real estate transactions, helping agents showcase light quality and buyers assess properties. Features include augmented reality sun trajectory visualization and detailed light certificates.

**Highlights:** Calculate natural light and sunshine potential, Simulate seasonal light and sun exposure, Augmented reality sun trajectory visualization, Generate and share Solen certificates, View sunrise and sunset times, Detailed light and sunshine data per season

**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 Solen free?

Solen 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, Solen or Sun position and path?

Solen is rated higher. Solen averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sun position and path averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Solen or Sun position and path have ads?

Sun position and path shows ads; Solen does not.

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

Solen ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sun position and path every 6 weeks. Most recently, Solen was updated on August 30, 2026 and Sun position and path on September 19, 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.*