# SkyCandy vs Sunsethue

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sunsethue at 83% against SkyCandy's 16%. Sunsethue also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and chart position (#136 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyCandy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sunsethue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sunsethue holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunsethue has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of SkyCandy's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sunsethue's.

SkyCandy ships an update monthly, Sunsethue fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyCandy | Sunsethue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycandy-sunset-forecast-app/id1263477198/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsethue/id6784953500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 52 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dunbar Technology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200379778) | [Maarten Laureyssen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784953502) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyCandy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycandy-sunset-forecast-app/id1263477198)

Predicts the visual quality of sunrises and sunsets using local weather data. Offers tools for photographers to plan shoots, including sun direction and daylight phase timings. Provides tips, a community gallery, and countdown timers.

**Highlights:** Sunrise/Sunset Forecast, Sun Direction Tool, Daylight Phases & Times, Multiple Location Forecasts (Premium), Today Widget, Alerts & Notifications (Premium), Photography Tips & Tricks

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $23.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔍 Accurate predictions
- 💡 Great concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🚫 No longer working
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📉 Inaccurate predictions
- 💰 Not worth the subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on loading screen
- Incompatible with latest iOS updates
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to view forecasts for multiple locations
- Improved prediction accuracy


### Sunsethue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsethue/id6784953500)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed sunrise and sunset forecasts for days ahead, including cloud cover and sun visibility. Receive alerts for optimal viewing conditions with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset quality forecasts, Cloud cover and sun visibility data, Golden hour and blue hour times, Location-based forecasts worldwide, Customizable sunrise/sunset alerts, Ray-based forecasting model

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunsethue Alerts Annual | $14.00 | per year |
| Sunsethue Alerts Lifetime | $40.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyCandy free?

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

### Is Sunsethue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SkyCandy or Sunsethue?

Sunsethue is rated higher. SkyCandy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sunsethue averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do SkyCandy or Sunsethue have ads?

Neither SkyCandy nor Sunsethue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SkyCandy or Sunsethue?

SkyCandy ships an update monthly, and Sunsethue fortnightly. Most recently, SkyCandy was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sunsethue on October 28, 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.*