# SunPath vs Sun Quest

The clearest difference is price: Sun Quest at Free against SunPath's $1.99. Sun Quest also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Sun Quest is free to download; SunPath costs $1.99 up front. SunPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sun Quest sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SunPath ships an update every 2 months, Sun Quest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SunPath | Sun Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-quest-seeker-and-tracker/id1607543741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **726** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **56.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #135 | #135 |
| Size | 38 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Romeo Goosens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333617988) | [Apextens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607543743) |

## What reviewers say

### SunPath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunpath/id1224548795)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize the sun's path in real-time by pointing your device's camera at the sky. This app overlays the sun's movement directly onto your camera feed, offering a unique perspective on celestial mechanics.

**Highlights:** Real-time sun path visualization, Augmented reality camera overlay, Celestial movement tracking, Intuitive pointing interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Recording | $4.99 | one-time |


### Sun Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sun-quest-seeker-and-tracker/id1607543741)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Weather, #137 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app helps users predict and optimize the use of natural sunlight. It provides detailed information on sunrise, sunset, and the sun's path, with features for photography, real estate, architecture, and solar energy planning.

**Highlights:** Predict sunrise and sunset times, Visualize the sun's path, Analyze light and shadow areas, AR Street View for sun path simulation, 10-day weather forecast, Solar energy production simulation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LIGHT - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| LIGHT - 3 Months | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| LIGHT - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| PRO - Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| PRO - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| PRO - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| SunQuest - Migration Pack | Free | one-time |
| LIGHT - Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| PRO - Lifetime (Upgrade) | $24.99 | one-time |
| PRO - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for tracking sun progress
- 👍 Easy to understand and use
- 👍 Useful for gardening and plant placement
- 👍 Excellent for house hunting and solar gain planning
- 🚀 Brilliant and amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restricted features without purchase
- 🐛 Issues with setting location and tracking sun position
- 💰 Trying to charge for features already purchased

**Reported bugs**

- Constant pop-ups to subscribe to premium version
- Can't test app without being prompted to buy

**Requested features**

- Allow users to set up location arrangement
- Provide more free features without paywall


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SunPath free?

SunPath costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sun Quest free?

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

### Do SunPath or Sun Quest have ads?

Neither SunPath nor Sun Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SunPath or Sun Quest?

SunPath ships an update every 2 months, and Sun Quest every 2 weeks. Most recently, SunPath was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sun Quest on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SunPath or Sun Quest?

SunPath currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and Sun Quest at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*