# Sunrise/Sunset times vs Sun position and path

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sunrise/Sunset times at none against Sun position and path's 1. Sunrise/Sunset times also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Sun position and path's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 244) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Sunrise/Sunset times asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sunrise/Sunset times against 4.7 for Sun position and path. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun position and path has 1.8K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Sunrise/Sunset times's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sun position and path's.

Sunrise/Sunset times ships an update every 2 months, Sun position and path every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunrise/Sunset times | Sun position and path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrisesunset-times/id1220079480/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-position-and-path/id1502500167/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 244 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 83.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergio Arroyo](https://appshunter.io/developer/482630852) | [siranet GK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435568095) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunrise/Sunset times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrisesunset-times/id1220079480)

Get precise sunrise and sunset times for your current location or any other place on Earth. Access detailed information about solar midday, lunar phases, and seasonal changes. View historical and future data with support for polar regions and time zone conversions.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset times, Local solar midday, Lunar phase dates and times, Seasonal start dates and times, Daylight saving time changes, Location and date browsing, Lock screen widget

**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 Sunrise/Sunset times free?

Sunrise/Sunset times 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, Sunrise/Sunset times or Sun position and path?

Sunrise/Sunset times is rated higher. Sunrise/Sunset times averages 4.8 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Sun position and path averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Sunrise/Sunset times or Sun position and path have ads?

Sun position and path shows ads; Sunrise/Sunset times does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sunrise/Sunset times or Sun position and path?

Sunrise/Sunset times ships an update every 2 months, and Sun position and path every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sunrise/Sunset times was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sun position and path on October 24, 2026.

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